Stepping out on faith to become a homeowner: Tonya’s story

Stepping out on faith to become a homeowner: Tonya’s story

For years, Tonya allowed the belief that she couldn’t become a homeowner, strengthened by negativity from other people, take over her life. Coming home to her studio apartment one day, however, something urged her to visit Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando &...
Making it theirs: Patricia’s Homeownership Story

Making it theirs: Patricia’s Homeownership Story

Patricia began 2020 by celebrating a monumental achievement: closing on her Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County house. She and her four children have since moved into their forever home in the Arbor Bend community.Prior to applying for...
Owning a home helped Shawntae excel in her education

Owning a home helped Shawntae excel in her education

Owning a home has transformed life for Shawntae and her daughter. When Shawntae first applied for homeownership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, the single mom was working two jobs to afford her apartment – and had been pursuing her...
2019 in review: A celebration of this year’s milestones

2019 in review: A celebration of this year’s milestones

2019 has been an amazing year at Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. Our team has been hard at work to advance our vision of a world where everyone has a safe, decent and affordable place to live. As we close this chapter, we’re excited to share...
Accessing the everyday: Yosmarily and Eliezer’s Story

Accessing the everyday: Yosmarily and Eliezer’s Story

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...