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“If more people were like President Carter, the world would be a better place.” – Penny Seater, Habitat for Humanity Seminole Apopka CEO The passing of President Jimmy Carter is being felt by all of us at Habitat for Humanity Seminole Apopka. Today, Habitat CEO Penny Seater responded to members of the local media and […]

During Hispanic Heritage Month, this year, Jessica Rodriguez is living her American Dream. The 45-year-old first-time homebuyer struggled for years before finding a permanent, safe and secure place to live with the help of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka.   The experience changed her life, and today, Jessica and her husband, Oscar Aramendi, own their own […]

By Penny Seater   When I think about the 4th of July, I think about independence, freedom, self-reliance, those kinds of things. What does that mean to me as an individual?   For me personally, it means I get to own the dirt underneath the place where I live. It is mine. I can build […]

Habitat for Humanity has built affordable homes in neighborhoods throughout Seminole County and Apopka for more than three decades, constructing each individual home with the needs of a single family in mind. In fact, our slogan used to be “One house, one family at a time.” But today’s housing market is changing that approach.   […]

We at Habitat Seminole-Apopka are proudly growing into a full-service housing agency, a kind of housing one-stop-shop, to serve Seminole County and the Greater Apopka area of Orange County and beyond. Discover how our housing one stop shop turns all roads to lead home.   A Full-Service Housing Counseling Agency A full-service housing counseling agency […]

What you may not know about loans, money and credit A good credit report and credit score influence your ability to get a loan, qualify for a home mortgage, and, even, land a job. Your credit score plays a crucial role in determining your financial health. Have you ever asked yourself: “How can I improve […]

Susan Rich’s commitment to building homes, communities and hope has a very personal foundation. Having been a single mother for many years, she understands at her core what raising children on one income is like. More than anything, that drives her belief in Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka’s mission, one that has only grown over the […]

In today’s fast-paced world, managing personal finances effectively is more crucial than ever. Having a solid budget in place is essential whether aiming to pay off debt, trying to build your savings account or putting away money for a down payment on a new home. A personal budget empowers you to take control of your […]

Sandra left South Florida and her marriage about eight years ago and moved to Orlando. Things were going well until the daycare where she worked closed, her rent more-than-doubled, and her car became undrivable. Her only recourse was to live with a colleague and depend on a friend to drive her back and forth to […]

“Mom, when are we going to stop moving?” asks Devora’s 12-year-old son. “We’re moving every year!” Devora has tried to explain to her three children that she can only rent where she can afford. Unfortunately, those places have been full of mold…and even bats! Trying to escape those unhealthy environments, as well as the rising […]

The nomadic lifestyle of growing up with parents in the military, and no real sense of “home,” seems to have followed Calesha into adulthood as a mom of two daughters. After a job transfer from Ohio to Tampa, she got hurt and had to depend on a short-term disability of half her income until she […]

Our hot-off-the-press 2022-23 Impact Report is here for your reading pleasure! We invite you to see what YOU have helped us accomplish this year to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter in Seminole County and Apopka. Through your generous time, talent and treasure, we have provided 16 hardworking families with their American Dream of […]

We invite you to log into our Zoom Happy Hour Wednesday, March 8th from 6:00-7:00 pm to hear Lauline Mitchell, ESP, our Special Guest Speaker for International Women’s Day (#IWD23). Lauline, of BBI Construction, is President of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). She’ll share what the Day means to her as professional […]

Mary Hawkins had a dream. Not only did she want to be a homeowner, but she wanted to BUILD her own home. Having a learning disability that has affected her capacity to read and write, working extra-hard to succeed because of it, and watching housing prices go “sky high,” she believed it was impossible to […]

As Carletha and Eugene (Gene) Nathan recount their history of being “ripped off” when trying to buy a house, we can’t help but feel the pain. That pain has now turned to joy and disbelief as they work towards buying their forever home. The Nathans have been together for 40 years. They’ve raised five children, […]

We’re thrilled to share an article from the Florida Catholic newsletter of the Diocese of Orlando that highlights Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs as longtime volunteers at Habitat Seminole-Apopka. Our staff, Board and – especially – Future Homebuyers are extremely grateful for the hardworking souls from the church, who come monthly to build alongside […]

We’re bursting with pride and appreciation! Habitat Seminole-Apopka, your Hometown Habitat, was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from CAHEC, a nonprofit engaged in developing affordable housing for sale to low-income households. They have offered their Open Doors Homeownership Grant since 2004; and only three grants are being awarded in 2022. CAHEC’s focus this year is […]

Have we got good news! We invite you to read our hot-off-the-press 2021-2022 Impact Report, which gives a snapshot of what YOU have helped us accomplish this year to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter in Seminole County and Apopka. Your generous time, talent and treasure have helped provide 12 hardworking families with their […]