Participate in Executive Build 2026 and join local CEOs and executive to address affordable housing solutions in Central Florida.
Legacy Square— a transformational 19‑home community advances to phase two development with total investment of $7.2 million. The project marks a significant step forward in expanding access to sustainable homeownership for working families.
When you become a Give Local Circle member, you aren’t just making a donation – you are investing in the foundation of the Central Florida community.
Support and join a community of women making affordable housing a reality in Central Florida.
The vision for our new townhome community is taking shape, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Twenty-four affordable homes will make homeownership possible and create generational stability in a vibrant new neighborhood.
At Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka, we believe in a world where everyone has a decent place to live. By seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Join 🇺🇸 in celebrating the American Dream this Fourth of July. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, stories like LaTonya’s remind us what independence and opportunity truly mean. Through Orange County’s Surplus Lots Program, vacant land became the foundation for something life‑changing—a place to call home. LaTonya’s story reflects the very spirit of this nation: […]
Habitat for Humanity has officially launched its 2026 Women Build initiative, bringing together teams from across Central Florida to raise funds and volunteer on home construction projects throughout March. Women Build is an annual Habitat initiative that invites women and their supporters to raise funds and take part in hands-on construction to help strengthen local […]
On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Seminole–Apopka hosted a Home Dedication Ceremony to celebrate the completion of two new affordable homes for two local families. The ceremony brought together Habitat leadership, community partners, elected officials, volunteers, and supporters to mark the moment these families received the keys to their new homes signifying stability, […]
Leading Central Florida executives came out to demonstrate their commitment to be part of the solution for affordable housing by participating in Executive Build 2025, a flagship fundraising and construction event hosted by Habitat for Humanity Seminole–Apopka on Monday, October 6, 2025. The event brought together CEOs and business leaders from across Central Florida to […]
We’re proud to have Kevin Poole, COO of AdventHealth Apopka, join the 2025 Executive Build! As Kevin says, “We’re stronger together, and together we can make the biggest difference in our communities.” That commitment is helping Habitat create homes and hope for families across Central Florida.
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When Tifni Welch-Neidhardt’s son spent his 2024 spring break at a volunteer center working with Habitat for Humanity, he wasn’t just donating his time to a nonprofit, he was sparking a third generation of service in his community. His “bonus” grandmother, Mary Welch, led Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County as Executive Director before moving […]
What do you picture when you hear “The American Dream”? For many Americans, the image of a single-family home behind a white picket fence, sitting on a well-kept green lawn with a blooming flower bed out front, comes to mind. There also might be the thought of a well-paved driveway with a reliable car next to the house. But this concept represents so much more than just a […]
Discover the Story of Our Habitat Affiliate Our Inspiration and How We Began In 1968, on a community farm outside of Americus, Georgia, a group of people formed a belief known as “partnership housing” built on the concept that those in need of safe, stable shelter could work “side by side with volunteers to build decent, affordable houses.” These homes were funded through the “Fund for […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
