Meet Elea: Habitat’s New Homeowner
This January, we are thrilled to introduce Elea, one of Habitat Lake-Sumter’s newest homeowners. Elea works at Aegis...
Get Involved This Year: Simple Ways to Make a Difference Close to Home
A new year is here, and it’s a great time to find ways to make a difference in our community. If giving back or...
Free Income Tax Preparation Workshop
Tax season can feel overwhelming, but local families do not have to navigate it alone. Habitat for Humanity of...
Habitat for Humanity opens applications for Tavares housing units
Published by WESH 2 Web Staff on December 30, 2025. Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for tri-plex...
Double Your Impact This December with Citizens First Bank
The season of giving is here—and this December, your generosity can go twice as far. Thanks to the support of...
Use Your QCD to Give the Gift of Home
For families in Lake and Sumter Counties, having a safe, stable home is life-changing. Through the generosity of...
First look at playhouses headlining Jingle Build-Off
Published by Fox 35 Orlando on December 4, 2025. Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter is getting ready for its annual...
Dec. 5-6 | Jingle Build-off in Wildwood and Tavares
Published by the Leesburg Daily Commercial on November 28, 2025 by Julie Garisto. If you haven't seen the nifty,...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, alongside Eustis High School and sponsors First National Bank of Mount Dora and Vann Gannaway Chevrolet, kicked off construction of a new triplex Nov. 7
Published by the Triangle Sun on November 10. Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, alongside Eustis High School and...
Habitat Affiliate Pitches Preservation and Repair Partnership as City Considers Using CRA Dollars
Published on Citizens Portal on May 2, 2025. Danielle Stroud, chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity of Lake...
Wildwood students work with Habitat for Humanity to construct their first home
Published by Camille Acevedo at Spectrum News 13 on Oct 25, 2025. Students in Sumter County are building their first...
The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter
Published by the Triangle Sun on October 18, 2025. The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $15,000 to Habitat for...
Habitat For Humanity Opens Homeownership Applications in Lake, Sumter Counties
Published by LeeAnn Huntoon at WESH Orlando on October 13, 2025. Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter announced Sunday...
Save the Date: Giving Week begins December 1st!
Save the Date: Matching Funds Available December 1st! Make your gift early to double your impact during Giving Week!...
Pre-Applications Now Open for 55+ Homeownership
Exciting news! Pre-applications are now open for our 55+ community in Tavares, The Cottages at Heritage Grove. This is...
A Veteran’s Story: Marshall Shull
“I served my country for 20 years, and when I came home, I didn’t recognize the life I returned to.” This is what...
A Home, A Community, A Future: Thank You to First National Bank of Mount Dora
At Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, we know it takes a community to build strength, stability, and self-reliance....
Your Local Community: Voting in Lake County
What’s Happening in Lake County? Learn How to Stay Informed! Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter is excited to invite...
Shop Or Treat: a Spooktacular Time at the ReStore!
The countdown to Shop or Treat is on—and you’re invited to join us for an afternoon of thrills, chills, and fantastic...
Roofing program helps renovate Clermont Army veteran’s home
By Jonathan Grass, WFTV News A U.S. Army veteran in Clermont, Michael Austine, received a new roof through the Owens...
Lake County veteran receives home makeover through Habitat for Humanity program
Interview by WKMG ClickOrlando. A Lake County U.S. Army veteran is receiving a home makeover as part of a project...
Driving Community Forward: Vann Gannaway Chevrolet Sponsors Two Habitat Homes
At Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, we know it takes a whole community to build strength, stability, and...
Turn Your Generosity Into Lasting Impact with a Donor Advised Fund
Have you ever wished you could do more with your giving? A Donor Advised Fund (or “DAF”) might be just the thing. What...
Jingle Build-Off 2025: Build a Playhouse, Build a Future!
Jingle Build-Off is Back — and We Want You on the Build Team! Each December, Habitat Lake-Sumter brings together teams...
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