Affordable homes have far-reaching effects on our Greater Orlando & Osceola County neighbors. Homeownership frees families from housing the fear of losing their home due to increasing rent or the threat of eviction. Once shelter is no longer in question, people...
Editor’s note: Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Yosmarily and Eliezer, who closed on their home in May 2020. Thank you to Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s supporters for helping to make this happen! This story was published earlier this year, before Yosmarily...
For first-time homeowners, the first year of homeownership is comprised of special moments: move-in day, barbecues, birthdays and, of course, holidays. The celebration possibilities seem endless for homeowner Tifton and her three children. They may host their first...
For future homeowner Joelle, owning her own home is a coming-of-age accomplishment – a rite of passage. “It’s a personal accomplishment for myself as a woman to be able to do things for myself and by myself,” Joelle said. This single mom of two partnered with Habitat...
Future homeowner Modline and her 8-year-old daughter, Daniella, spent the last year searching for a stable place to live. Currently, they’re living in a one-bedroom apartment. Most of Daniella’s toys are in storage. There’s simply no room in the small home for all of...
Editor’s Note: Juliet and her family moved into their Habitat home in March 2020. Thank you to Jack Jennings and Sons, their subcontractors and vendors, and Habitat Orlando & Osceola supporters for making this happen! For the past nine years, Juliet has...
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