Jingle Build-Off 2025: A Record-Breaking Season of Giving
What started as a festive playhouse competition turned into something truly extraordinary.
Thanks to the generosity, creativity, and dedication of our sponsors, volunteers, and community partners, Jingle Build-Off 2025 raised an incredible $106,952.81 — exceeding our fundraising goal and making this the largest Jingle Build-Off in Habitat Lake-Sumter history.
Even more meaningful, this year’s event allowed us to serve 43 families across Lake and Sumter County with these special holiday gifts. That’s nearly double compared to last year — bringing joy to children during the holidays while helping more families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through safe, affordable housing.
From first-time teams to longtime Jingle Build-Off champions, every participant brought creativity, teamwork, and heart to this year’s event. Together, they transformed playhouses into magical holiday surprises and turned votes into real, life-changing impact for families across Lake and Sumter County.
We are especially grateful to all of our volunteers, everyone who cast a vote, and all who supported this event — their commitment made Jingle Build-Off 2025 possible and helped create joy for so many families this holiday season.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Playhouse Pros
After an exciting voting period, we’re thrilled to celebrate this year’s top finishers:
3rd place: DeSantis A/C – Royal Castle Playhouse
2nd place: Habitat Lake-Sumter Board Team – Spiderman Playhouse
1st place: Kevco Builders – Surf Shack Playhouse (defending champions!)
No matter where teams landed on the leaderboard, every participant played a role in making this year unforgettable.
Jingle Build-Off 2025 was more than a fundraiser — it was a celebration of holiday cheer, generosity, and the joy of giving back to families in our community.
From all of us at Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, thank you for making this the most impactful Jingle Build-Off yet. We wish you a peaceful, safe, and joyful holiday season — and we can’t wait to see you again for Jingle Build-Off 2026!