homebuyer stories
Skilled, steady, and ready to build a future
Peter is a hardworking maintenance technician with a passion for fixing things and taking on home improvement projects. He looks forward to the day when he can put those skills to work in a home of his own—customizing and caring for a space that truly reflects who he is. Currently renting in Central Florida, Peter […]
Having the right tools and support helped her reach her goals
Alexis is a determined single mother of four boys, three of whom are now grown and out on their own. She currently lives with her youngest son, a bright and energetic 15-year-old. Alexis works full-time in early childhood education and is known for her compassion and commitment to the families she serves. For years, Alexis […]
Finally, she has a place to plant her own roots
A Sanford native and proud mother of four grown children, Chanta has dedicated her life to supporting others, both personally and professionally. She currently works in the healthcare field, helping people navigate important services and support systems. Like many in Central Florida, Chanta has experienced the challenges of finding stable and affordable housing in recent […]
A safe, clean space where our son can grow and thrive
Dakarai and Chynna are proud new parents to a baby boy and are excited to be on the path to homeownership through Habitat for Humanity. Dakarai has served as the lead strength coach at a sports performance center in Altamonte Springs for the past four years, while Chynna spends her days nurturing young children as […]
Taking the first step towards a brighter future
Nia is a dedicated healthcare worker who works tirelessly to support individuals and families in our community. Despite her hard work, she has been living in an unaffordable apartment, where over half of her income goes toward rent—leaving little room for savings or stability. For Nia, homeownership is more than just having a place to […]
A warm, loving environment for my son is everything
Brayahna is a single mom who works as a client processor at a financial service company. Her nine-year-old son is an elementary school student who enjoys swimming, trying new things, and spending time with friends and family. Supporting him is a primary focus for Brayahna, and she makes sure to always provides him with the best. […]
Visualizing a new life of possibilities for my family
Lacie is a strong and determined single mother of a one-and-a-half-year-old daughter. She currently works at a women’s health facility as a benefits coordinator and has recently made the brave decision to leave a relationship for the betterment of herself and her daughter. Now living with her parents and siblings in a rented home, she […]
Seeking assistance and supporting a live of service
Jaylon is a dedicated single father to his 15-year-old adoptive son, Micah, who is a passionate basketball player at his high school. Growing up in a large family in Oviedo, Jaylon always found joy in family life. Originally aiming for a career in law enforcement, he ultimately found his calling in education with the public […]
Creating promise and stability for generations to come
Betzaida Lazu is a proud single mother of two children. Her daughter is a beautiful and intelligent high-school student, and her son serves the United States of America in the Marine Corps. Betzaida currently works as a Helpline Intake Specialist at a legal services firm. For Betzaida, home ownership represents security, safety, and peace of […]
A permanent place to call home
Victor Ortiz is a dedicated and devoted single father of two beautiful daughters, the youngest being a college student. Determined to provide a safe and stable for his family, Victor sought out Habitat for Humanity to help him achieve his dream future. Since relocating from Puerto Rico to Orlando, Victor has been working tirelessly, holding […]
You guys saw something in me. Now, it’s up to me!
Kashima is a loving mother, enthusiastic employee, and hardworking woman driven to learn new skills, advance at work, and provide for her daughter. She was a teen mom to her now-24- year-old son and is divorced. On her own at 18, Kashima worked at a big box store. She married and had a daughter. Moving […]
Building a Better Life
Jackie grew up in Puerto Rico in a “little town with a BIG family.” She came to Orlando for a better life, began to work at Burger King and lived with her aunt. Leaving the nest, she married, rented a home and had a daughter. They split after a year and Jackie and baby moved […]
An Unstoppable Force
Jameca dreamed of a home of her own and financial stability, something her family didn’t have as she was growing up. Going to a Work Force school, she was able to get her schooling and have a job at the same time and moved out on her own at 18. She learned she had to […]
Hardworking Couple with a Dream
Felicia and Kolby are a hardworking couple with an active three-year-old son. Felicia works in customer service for a roadside assistance company and aspires for a corporate position. Kolby is a pharmacy technician and aspires to turn his love of music production into a career. Felicia follows in her mother’s footsteps in her work ethic. […]
Breaking a Generational Curse
When Taylor tells her story, the words strength, survival and miracle come to mind. She was 13-years old when her father died, her mother fell apart and took to the streets, and her older sister ran away with a boyfriend.Taylor and her two younger brothers, 10 and 3, ended up in foster care for three […]
Breaking a Generational Curse
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 […]
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 […]
Saved by Faith
Angel grew up in Apopka, with dreams of going to college; working with disabled children; and owning her own home for family gatherings, Sunday dinners, and children playing. But her life took a different turn. She got in with the wrong crowd, spent years involved in the drug culture, and had her first child at […]
A Safe Place to Play
Keila and her seven-year-old daughter Yanely paint a picture of mother and child with no worries as they sit on the steps of their apartment building. But when the little one wants to run and play, Keila won’t let her venture more than a few steps for fear of the kids in their neighborhood. That’s […]
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 […]
Even Cancer Can’t Stop Her
LaTonya is an Apopka woman, through and through! She grew up in Apopka, lives there now, and is thrilled to be buying her forever home right there. Her son, Cameran, will graduate from Apopka High School this spring and won’t have to go far in his cap and gown. LaTonya works hard for Orange County […]
