Habitat CEO Penny Seater Discusses Rethinking Homeownership for Today’s Workforce
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 […]
Mentor Highlight: Lynn Tuttle
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 […]
A National Day of Service: Habitat Staff Volunteer with AmeriCorps Member on Martin Luther King Jr Day
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 […]
New Homes and New Beginnings: Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka Hosts Home Dedication Ceremony for Two Local Families
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 […]
Giving Local to Grow Community: 2025 Annual Giving Drive
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. […]
Habitat Recognized as Orlando Health Community Grant Program Recipient
Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka was one of many Central Florida organizations to be recognized by Orlando Health for their commitment to helping local communities. Members from Habitat joined other nonprofits for the award celebration Monday morning, November 17, 2025, at the Inter & Co. Stadium in downtown Orlando. Orlando Health’s longstanding support and generous partnership […]
Habitat Attends Orlando Health’s Employee Resource Fair
We are always happy to be a resource for our community! This morning, we joined Orlando Health’s Employee Resource Fair, where we had the opportunity to meet with great healthcare industry professionals and share our message. In attendance was our Programs Director, Idalia Nunez, and our Mortgage and Down Payment Coordinator, Jessie Alexander, who shared […]
Volunteer Highlight: Laura Hurt
For our first recognition in a new series, we’re spotlighting Laura Hurt, a recent addition to the Habitat volunteer team, for her outstanding dedication, versatile skills, and heartfelt commitment to our mission of building homes and hope as an office and event volunteer. Who are our Volunteer Highlights? At Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka, we believe […]
Alexander Avenue Closing Day
Five First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Habitat Homes On Friday, August 29, 2025, five Central Florida residents closed on their new homes in Sanford. In attendance was the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka, accompanied by representatives from Habitat, First Horizon Bank, and Seminole County Government, each there to support and oversee the closings for the first-time […]
Why affordable housing is key to Central Florida’s economic future
Roundtable panelists were asked to share the types of things they are working on to help navigate new(er) regulations.
