Everyone Deserves a Decent Place to Live.

Discover the Story of Our Habitat Affiliate Our Inspiration and How We Began  In 1968, on a community farm outside of Americus, Georgia, a group of people formed a belief known as “partnership housing” built on the concept that those in need of safe, stable shelter could work “side by side with volunteers to build decent, affordable houses.” These homes were funded through the “Fund for […]

Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka hosted the annual Habitat Achievement Awards on April 24, 2026, at Eastmonte Park Civic Center in Altamonte Springs, FL. Over 100 Central Florida volunteers, fundraisers, mentors, and community partners were celebrated, including special recognition for those who have gone above and beyond in their efforts. There to present awards and show […]

Throughout the month of March, teams from across Central Florida have united to fundraise and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka in support of women working in the construction industry. Participants compete in friendly fundraising challenges while also contributing volunteer hours on site. Each team has been tasked with a goal of raising $4,000; however, […]

This February, Habitat for Humanity was represented at state and federal lobbying conferences, advocating for resources to continue the pursuit of affordable housing solutions. Representing Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka was executive leader, Kelly Pisciotta, Chief Operating Officer of the affiliate, accompanied by successful Habitat homeowners, Jaylon and Tiffany. Advocacy in Tallahassee During the first week […]

In honor of Women in Construction Week, we would like to shine a spotlight on a valued member of Habitat Seminole-Apopka’s construction team: Madilynn Pierre, Construction Administrator. As a driving force behind our organization, she works to develop contracts with construction partners, oversee the team’s construction management software, and support communication between the office and […]

Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka’s CEO, Penny Seater, has been nominated for RedTeam’s 2nd Annual Women in Construction Award. RedTeam is construction management software built to help general contractors with budgeting and schedule efficiency, which our construction team is proud to utilize as it is effective and keeps the necessary information accurate and organized so the […]

Builders FirstSource has made a $130,000 contribution to Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka to help make affordable homeownership a reality for Central Florida families. Builders FirstSource is the nation’s largest supplier of building products and services to the professional market for new residential construction. The donation was facilitated through Florida’s Community Contribution Tax Credit Program, which […]

Due to the current fluctuations in job positions and income, today’s workforce no longer fits the traditional path to homeownership established decades ago. In her recent op-ed published in the Orlando Sentinel, Habitat CEO, Penny Seater discusses how rising insurance rates, construction costs, and Central Florida’s limited options for affordable living widens the gap for […]

In honor of January being National Mentor Appreciation Month, we wanted to spotlight one of our homebuyer mentors, Lynn Tuttle, for the continuous dedication and commitment she has shown toward our future homebuyers and our entire Habitat community. Who are our Homebuyer Mentors? At Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka, we are dedicated to providing our future […]

AmeriCorps has recognized MLK Day of Service for over 30 years, asking their members to serve their communities on Martin Luther King Jr Day, encouraging “a day on, not a day off.” For more than 15 years, Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka vowed that staff would serve beside their AmeriCorps members on the MLK Day of […]

Local community members joined Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka in a special Home Dedication Ceremony to recognize two first-time homebuyers and the near completion of their homes. The new homebuyers were surrounded by Habitat leadership, community partners, elected officials, volunteers, and supporters who celebrated in support as they received the keys to their new homes, symbolizing […]

As this year comes to a close, we consider the purpose of our local Habitat and the positive impact we have had on neighbors close to us. We reflect on families just like Jackie Pacheco’s, who we have helped to ensure she is able to raise her son in the community she serves and loves. […]