Honoring Our Supporters: Habitat for Humanity Hosts Annual Achievement Awards
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 […]
Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka Hosts 2026 Women Build During International Women’s Month
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, […]
Lobbying for Change: Habitat for Humanity Advocates for Affordable Housing in Tallahassee and Washington D.C.
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 […]
Breaking Barriers and Building Brighter Futures: Recognizing Women in Construction
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 CEO Penny Seater Nominated for 2026 RedTeam Women in Construction Award
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 Supports Habitat Seminole-Apopka through Donation and Build Day
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 […]
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 […]
