Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County

Creating the foundation for affordable housing together! 🎨👷🏠Thank you to the volunteers from Appleton Creative, Publix and The Dinerstein Companies for sharing their time, talent and treasure with us in Holden Heights last month!

Looking for a unique team building activity that also gives back? Consider sponsoring a Team Build with us! Visit our website to learn more >>> habitatorlando.org/volunteer

On Juneteenth, we pause to honor a pivotal moment in American history – the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States – and celebrate the enduring values of freedom, resilience, and opportunity.

At Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, we believe that stable, affordable housing is essential to building stronger families, neighborhoods and communities. Our office is closed today, as we observe Juneteenth and reflect on the progress made, the challenges that remain, and the work that continues to create opportunities for all.

In celebration of , we’re sharing the impact Habitat has had on Donya and her family. When Donya bought her home five years ago, her daughter had been expelled from public school and was working on getting herself back on track at an alternative school.

Fast forward to this spring, her daughter graduated from Evans High School as a member of the National Honor Society and the track team and the vice president of chorus. Her senior year was filled with scholarship offers and college acceptance letters. “Everything she touches turns to gold,” Donya said. It’s been a total 180 from before they moved into their home.

And she’s not alone. Evidence suggests that children in stable housing perform better academically due to:

🏫 Reduced school mobility
💭 Improved mental health
📚 Better access to learning resources

Learn more >>> bit.ly/4gjIiW0

Hurricane season is here, and that means it is crunch time for homeowners to make sure their homes are storm ready. We're here to help!

During our Free Roof Replacement & Hurricane Prep Info Session on June 29 at the Holden Heights Community Center, our home preservation experts will share:

✅ Necessary tips for preparing your home for
✅ How to sign up for free one-on-one disaster prep assistance
✅ Information on how Orange County, Florida Government homeowners can apply to have their roofs replaced for free

Join us >>> bit.ly/RRPinfosession✅

Congratulations to Stephanie for being proactive and taking charge of her finances!

If you live or work in Orange County you can schedule your own virtual or in-person financial counseling appointment at OrangeFEC.org

Meet Stephanie, a rising professional and recent University of Central Florida grad. With a limited understanding of finances and a short credit history, Stephanie knew it was time to begin her financial empowerment journey with the Financial Empowerment Center. She sought a greater sense of financial literacy to set herself up for success, and through a series of appointments with her counselor, Marlene, she:

✅Established a personalized budget plan for her situation
✅Started a high-yield savings account
✅Has an emergency fund for rainy days
✅Has greater confidence in navigating her finances

We're proud of you, Stephanie, for being proactive and empowering yourself so early in your career. Our Financial Empowerment Center serves all who live or work in Orange County as a free public service.

Schedule your virtual or in-person financial counseling appointment at OrangeFEC.org

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County

Thank you WFTV Channel 9 for helping us celebrate our longest serving volunteer, Bill Droste!

If you'd like to join him on the build site as a crew leader, sign up for our virtual Crew Leader Info Session happening at noon tomorrow, June 11 >>> habitatorlando.org/individual

The nonprofit recently celebrated Bill Droste's 25 years of volunteer service and is hoping more people will step up to help a great cause.

Congratulations to Juliana for reaching her financial goals! 👏 Find out how our Financial Empowerment Counselors can help you take charge of your finances at OrangeFEC.org

Thanks to our awesome volunteers for donating their time, talent, and treasure in Holden Heights! 🌞😎🔨 With the generous support of organizations like Paverscape, Inc., Hyatt House and Rosen Hotels & Resorts, we are building a better tomorrow.

Interested in sponsoring a build day with your team? Reserve your spot today >>> habitatorlando.org/teambuild

Hurricane season is here! That means it's time to make sure your home is storm-ready. 🌀 During our upcoming Free Roof Replacement & Hurricane Prep Info Session at the Holden Heights Community Center, our home preservation experts will share necessary tips for preparing your home for , including how to sign up for free one-on-one disaster prep assistance, and provide information on how Orange County, Florida Government homeowners can apply to have their roofs replaced for free!

📅Mark your calendar: Monday, June 29, 10 a.m.
✅ Save your spot: bit.ly/4dVAcQq