By Roxanne Brown at Lake & Sumter Style. Published On: October 12th, 2026
One hundred local families have asked for a playhouse this Christmas. Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter is asking businesses and community groups to help fulfill more of those wishes.
Its annual Jingle Build-Off is getting underway, with teams assembling and decorating children’s playhouses that will be showcased during holiday events Dec. 4 in Wildwood and Dec. 5 in Tavares. Each sponsorship also supports Habitat’s work to build affordable housing in Lake and Sumter counties.
Amanda Spradlin, Habitat’s director of development, says this year’s response set a new record for the program. At the time of her interview, 18 playhouses were committed. Her goal is at least 25, with room for more sponsors to help more families.
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