Home for the Holidays: First-time homeowners share holiday plans

Home for the Holidays: First-time homeowners share holiday plans

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...
Making Fundraising Fun: Donor Spotlight on Kaitlyn Wilke

Making Fundraising Fun: Donor Spotlight on Kaitlyn Wilke

Kaitlyn Wilke is an Orlando resident of eight years. She knew that to make this bustling town feel like home, she’d need to get involved. She looked for groups that she could give back to and that made her feel part of a connected community. Working in Orlando’s...
Coming-of-age as a homeowner: Joelle’s story

Coming-of-age as a homeowner: Joelle’s story

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...
A chance for stability: Modline’s story

A chance for stability: Modline’s story

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...
Taking care of others and a home of her own: Juliet’s Story

Taking care of others and a home of her own: Juliet’s Story

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...