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| 🧾 Tax season scams | 👋 Meet our new Board members | 🏡 Meet a future homeowner: Quarlisa | 👷 Supporter Spotlight: Able Trim & Door |
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🏡🎉 Witness the joy: Watch our Home Dedication LIVE! |
We are dedicating two new Habitat homes on Friday afternoon! Join us, two local families, and builders Park Square Homes and PCL Construction, who, along with their subcontractors and vendors, donated the labor and materials to build these homes during Builders Blitz 2025.
📅 Date: Friday, Feb. 7, 3:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Facebook Live
Be part of this unforgettable moment as we welcome these families home! Tune in, leave a comment, and share in the joy. See you there! 🎥💙
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Meet Quarlisa and her family |
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Determined to change her family’s cramped living conditions, Quarlisa, who works at a local jail, embarked on a journey toward homeownership with Habitat Orlando & Osceola.
She will purchase the home that Park Square Homes and their dedicated partners built during Builders Blitz 2025 and have an affordable mortgage — giving her family the space and stability they need to thrive.
"My vision for the future is to enjoy the rest of my life watching my children really grow and be happy with what they accomplish. This home will help me create it," she said.
Quarlisa’s journey is a testament to perseverance, and we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with her! 💙✨
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Welcome to our new Board members! |
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We’re thrilled to welcome eight incredible community leaders to the Habitat Orlando & Osceola Board of Directors!
Each of these professionals brings unique expertise, passion, and leadership to help us Face the Housing Crisis and drive real change in Central Florida.
With their dedication and vision, we’re strengthening our impact and advancing affordable housing solutions for families in need.
Join us in celebrating the Board Class of 2025—we’re excited for what’s ahead!
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🏌️⛳Take a swing for housing🏡 |
Join our Third Annual Homes Fore All Golf Tournament on Friday, May 2 at Shingle Creek Golf Club to help us raise $150,000 to support our mission to Face The Housing Crisis! Sponsorship benefits include:
Brand Exposure: Your logo will be featured prominently on event materials, signage, and our website, reaching a diverse audience before, during, and after the event.
Networking Opportunities: Engage in a relaxed setting and foster relationships with key community leaders and decision makers in industries like construction, banking, hospitality, and others.
Community Impact: Show your dedication to helping Habitat Face the Housing Crisis, as proceeds from the tournament increase access to affordable housing for more families in Central Florida.
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From the experts in our Programs and Construction teams
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Tax Season Scams: Phishing and Smishing |
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As we approach tax season, it is crucial to recognize tax scams used to obtain money, personal and financial information from you. In 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a list of common scams known as the “Dirty Dozen”, highlighting schemes taxpayers should watch out for during tax season. Read about a few ways IRS impersonators may attempt to scam you out of valuable information or your refund.
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Education classes are free and open to the public (you don't need to be a Habitat homeowner!)
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| Community Engagement
In person
Join us for an impactful session about the importance of actively engaging in your community and government.
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✨ Thank You, Able Trim & Door! ✨ |
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This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Able Trim & Door, a dedicated partner helping us build affordable, stable homes for families in our community! 🏡🔨
Here’s what Able Trim & Door had to say about their journey with Habitat Orlando & Osceola:
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🔹 Why get involved?
“When we learned about Habitat’s year-round homebuilding efforts, we knew we could help. Providing materials and resources to create secure housing is an honor.”
🔹 Mission-driven partnership
“We believe in growing our community through employment and opportunity. Partnering with Habitat lets our team see firsthand the impact of their work—not just hear about it.”
🔹 Why Habitat?
“Habitat doesn’t just build homes; they educate families on homeownership and financial stability. That knowledge makes all the difference in long-term success.”
To Able Trim & Door: Thank you for using your expertise to help build brighter futures! Your generosity and dedication make a lasting impact.
Thinking about getting your organization involved? Able Trim & Door says: “Just start somewhere. Attend an event, volunteer, or donate. Every little bit helps change lives!”
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The following programs and services are currently offered by Habitat Orlando & Osceola. Questions? Email us. |
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📙 Habitat U offers free classes on financial literacy, disaster preparedness, home maintenance, estate planning, and more. Learn more >
💲 Orange County Financial Empowerment Center offers free one-on-one professional financial counseling to anyone who lives or works in Orange County. Learn more >
🤝 Housing Counseling offers free 1:1 sessions with housing counselors and First-time Homebuyer Workshops to those looking to buy or preserve a home. Learn more >
🏡 Habitat Homeownership Program sells homes with affordable mortgages to those who qualify. Learn more >
🛠️ Roof Replacements and Major Home Repairs (New in 2025) are available to qualified Orange County homeowners. Learn more >
🌀 Habitat Inspects Program offers free wind mitigation and 4-point inspection vouchers that could help reduce home insurance costs, and uncover home maintenance issues. Homeowners saw a $900 average annual savings through our program in its first year! Learn more >
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