Foundations Workshops
Next session starting in early 2025!
Habitat Seminole-Apopka offers free Foundations Workshops to all homeowners. The classes cover essential topics for homeownership and are taught by experts. Attend as many workshops as you want by signing up for the sessions your choice.
In person
Home and Lawn Maintenance Part I
Learn all about the inner workings of a home and important things to take note of as a homeowner. • Locating the circuit breakers (Turning on and off). • Turning off and on all water valves (sinks and toilets). • Plumbing: Proper items to flush or put down the drain. How to use a plunger. How to install a toilet repair kit. • Rinsing the AC overflow with bleach or vinegar & water. • A/C Maintenance - changing your filter and clearing the condensation line.
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On Zoom
Homeowner’s Insurance
Learn how to shop for homeowner’s insurance. • Understand your policy and coverages. • Practical tips to help avoid losses.
On Zoom
Mental Health - Stress and Anger Management
Identifying and understanding symptoms and triggers of stress and anger. • How to better manage our anger (BRISC – Break, Re-evaluate, Identify, Solve and Communicate).
On Zoom
Down Payment Assistance
Learn Down Payment minimum requirements and the application process.
In person
Home and Lawn Maintenance and Home Safety Part 2
Learn about the inner workings of a home and important things to take note of as a homeowner. • Termite bond. • Maintaining your septic system to last a lifetime. • Refrigerator maintenance. • Lawn maintenance. • Pest control.
On Zoom
Civic Engagement Part I
Why is civic engagement so important? • Obtain general knowledge about how to advocate on your own behalf regarding your neighborhood or community. • Learn the importance of applying for Homestead Exemption, what it is, and where to apply for it. • Learn about what makes up a property tax bill.
On Zoom
Mental Health - Coping with Sadness and Depression
Effective ways to cope with sadness and depression.
On Zoom
Nutrition – Healthy Cooking on a Budget
How to shop and cook healthy meals. Eating Better on a Budget.
On Zoom
Wills, Probate and Life Insurance
Understand the importance of having a will and the issues that might arise when a homeowner does not have a will. • Learn about legal organizations and resources in the community that might help you create a will. • Understand how the probate process works and how it might impact your family. • Learn why having life insurance is important. • Types of Life Insurance (Term, Whole, Variable). • Where can I get life insurance?
On Zoom
Civic Engagement Part II
Learn the importance of voting and where and how to register to vote in your community. • Learn how to find out who your elected representatives are and how to contact them at the local, state, and federal levels. • Learn where to find reliable and accurate information on candidates when it is time to vote, so that you are an educated voter.
On Zoom
Closing on Your Mortgage and Zero Equivalent and Predatory Lending
What is involved when closing on your mortgage and what is zero equivalent?