Remembering President Carter

“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 […]
Homeownership skyrockets among Hispanic families: Buying a home through Habitat for Humanity

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 […]
Rebuilding The American Dream: Homeownership, Independence, and Freedom

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 […]
The affordable housing evolution: From single homes to thriving communities

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. […]
Our Housing One Stop Shop – All Roads Lead Home

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 […]
How to Boost Your Credit Score

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 – A Habitat Hero

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 […]
How to Budget & Get What You Want

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 […]
Meet Sandra Smith – Grandma with a Goal!

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 […]
Devora Slaughter…It’s a family affair!

“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 […]