Adding homeownership to the to-do list: Patricia’s Story

Adding homeownership to the to-do list: Patricia’s Story

Patricia had a lengthy to-do list when she first became a Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County homeowner. The mother of two sons had a full-time job in addition to the standard homeownership requirements: sweat equity and classes.But she soon...
Four Days. Four Families. Four Homes.

Four Days. Four Families. Four Homes.

Bright and early on a Monday morning in February, Catherine McManus proudly blew the airhorn to signify the start of Builders Blitz 2019 – and four builders immediately went to work on homes in Arbor Bend.Within seconds, the Pulte Homes construction crew was...
Welcome Home, Daysha!

Welcome Home, Daysha!

Daysha is a single mom to her amazing daughter, Destinee. “As the oldest kid in my family, I saw my mom deal with single parenting,” said Daysha. “The moment I had my daughter, I wanted her to have more than I had.” The two were living in substandard housing...
February Builders Blitz 2018

February Builders Blitz 2018

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando partnered with five builders to build five homes for future Habitat homeowners in just five days February 5-10, 2018. The Builders Blitz started with an airhorn kick-off on Monday, February 5 at 7 a.m. and concluded on Saturday,...
2017 Community Celebration

2017 Community Celebration

Habitat Greater Orlando broke ground on Butler’s Preserve, the organization’s second planned community in 2014. Driving through the neighborhood today, you will see 59 homes that each tell a story. This milestone was made possible thanks to generous...