Habitat receives grant for its repair program
For one nonprofit, the year 2021 has brought a number of unexpected grants meant to help those in need. The most...
THRIVENT AND HABITAT PARTNER TO HELP FAMILIES STAY IN HOMES DURING PANDEMIC
Thrivent is awarding Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter a contribution of $5,000 to help families in Lake and Sumter...
Around the House: Something to make you smile
For most people, 2020 has been a year of heartache, fear, and anxiety with little to smile about. We are all exhausted...
Board Member Spotlight: Meet Gail Baker
From being the first female president at Lake County’s Reunion Bank of Florida, to being a super mom to two daughters...
Sponsor of the Month: The Community Foundation of South Lake
Thanks to the generosity of the Community Foundation of South Lake, Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter will be able...
Building a Legacy
Home was the heart of Nancy A. Penn-Shaner’s life. As a donor to Habitat for Humanity-Lake Sumter, Nancy left a...
Habitat for Humanity Jingle Build-Off a Success
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter hosted its second annual Jingle Build-Off, a playhouse build competition, on Dec....
Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter partner to help families stay in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter partner to help families stay in their homes during the COVID-19...
Meet the Wimes Family
Felisha Wimes’ story began in 2012 when she married her husband Jerry. The Wimes’ family includes four children, two...
Club builds its First Home for a local Family in Need
Joyce Tohill broke into tears as she walked up to the site where her new home was to be built. This would be the first...
The Villages Habitat for Humanity Club launches project to help single mother
The Villages Habitat for Humanity Club has dedicated its energy to construct its first home to help a single mother...
VHS students build playhouse for charity
The Villages High School’s Construction Management Academy will make Christmas a little brighter for the child who...
Habitat Academy Season Two premieres, eight episodes planned
LEESBURG — Red Apples Media premiered Habitat Academy Season 2 Friday, documenting the start of another year's...
The Kanczurzewski Family: Veteran’s Day Project
Habitat for Humanity-Lake Sumter preserves more than homes The repair of Joan and Henry Kanczurzewski’s home is...
Sponsor of the Month: Munns
Meet Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter's newest partner, Munn's Air-Conditioning and Heating. [iframe...
MEET THE BOISVERT FAMILY
My Name is Michelle Boisvert and thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter I am a future homeowner! My story...
BUSINESSES, TEAMS SOUGHT TO BUILD PLAYHOUSES FOR CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY GIFTS
Calling local businesses and teams to sign up to build and customize wood playhouses as a special holiday gift to...
Students build with Habitat for Humanity
The Villages High School seniors in the Construction Management Academy are back at work building a third home for...
HABITAT TO BREAK GROUND FOR 23-UNIT COTTAGES IN TAVARES
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter plans to break ground Oct. 16 for a new housing development in Tavares. The...
Affordable rent is ‘Out of Reach’ for many in Lake & Sumter
$24.00 per hour. That's how much you would need to earn from a full-time job to afford a two-bedroom apartment...
Salute to our Veterans
“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” -Jeff...
Dreams Come True for the Brooks Family
On Emilee’s birthday last year, her dreams came true when she accompanied Rey on an adventure to find Chewbacca...
NAILING IT
Habitat Lake-Sumter Villagers Club members put construction skills to good use for people in need. Villager Sally...
South Lake High School And Habitat For Humanity Work Together To Build A House
Students from South Lake High School are working with Habitat For Humanity of Lake-Sumter to help launch a new Habitat...
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