3 simple ways to give back this holiday season

3 simple ways to give back this holiday season

The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on your year and look ahead to what is to come. It is a time to reach out a hand and connect with others, give back to old friends and new, and meet needs in your community. As we go about the busyness of the holidays,...
More than a house: Janessa’s Story

More than a house: Janessa’s Story

Seated at the front desk of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s headquarters, Janessa is focused. She’s attentive and works hard, answering phone calls and assisting visitors. She’s close to completing her sweat equity hours, part of the...
Striving to give his children a better life: Michael’s story

Striving to give his children a better life: Michael’s story

Editor’s note: Michael purchased his home in December 2019! Congratulations to Michael and his family! Thank you to our amazing supporters who helped give Michael a hand up to homeownership.  “Stability. Ownership. And pretty much mine.” That’s future homeowner...
Reaping the benefits of homeownership: Rhonza’s story

Reaping the benefits of homeownership: Rhonza’s story

Rhonza moved into her Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County home about three years ago. At the time, Rhonza was a recent nursing school graduate and a full-time employee of a local hospital. She chose to sleep on the couch so her three adolescent...
5 Reasons Habitat Mothers are Heroes

5 Reasons Habitat Mothers are Heroes

Each day, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County homeowners inspire us with their hard work and dedication to the dream of owning a safe, decent and affordable place to live. This Mother’s Day, we recognize the outstanding women whose dreams of...