Affordable Housing Part 1: The A, B, C’s
A is for Affordable… “Can we afford it?” This is one of the first questions any renter or home buyer should be asking....
National Home Builders Association-Best in America
As one of the top 10 homebuilders in the country, Habitat for Humanity is not new to the construction world. What...
Sponsor of the Month – CVS
Community Collaboration Partnering with local businesses, civic groups, and more has always been crucial to building...
Taking the classroom outside, students learn to build homes
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Lake County high school students learn how to build homes
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Some Lake County high school students are not only getting an education, but also learning how to...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter builds homes for veterans, active military members
UMATILLA, Fla. — Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter is done building homes in a Lake County neighborhood. Habitat for...
Family. Friends. Flamingos.
The Light by Lee Owen Some say...
Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing 2018
Every year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition releases a report that discusses the cost of living around the...
Sponsor of the Month: Citizens First Bank
Hospitality. Hard Work. Stewardship. Innovation & Creativity. The pillars of Citizens First Bank were put...
Lake County veterans village offers homes exclusively for America’s military heroes
Lake County, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - Kathleen Mabry says joining the U.S. Army at 32 years old, was one of the most...
Unger Family
Through his time in the United States Air Force and his various career tracks post-service, Shawn Unger has travelled...
Global Village Trip to Honduras
Scientists say life is made up of atoms and energy, but I say it is made up of stories. Stories help us understand...
Hometown Hero
We knew when we built the Veterans Village that we would meet some people with remarkable backgrounds and unique...
VHS, Habitat Team up to build a home Together
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter will break ground on a new home soon, but the construction crew may look a little...
Sponsor of the Month: The Villages Insurance
As National Women Build Week came to a close, so did The Villages Insurance's second Team Build with us. This group...
Volunteer Spotlight: Martha Cole
Whether it's searching for jewelry, finding a new car, or - in our case - recruiting volunteers, sometimes you find...
Board Member Spotlight: Matt Lovo
As our fiscal year winds down and some board terms come to a close, we also welcome some new faces to the team....
Habitat program makes dream homes possible
SUMMERFIELD — James Collins sat in the shade on the porch of his Summerfield home and watched as two...
Spring Cleaning 101
Spring is in the air, and so is a record level of pollen and, for some states, unwelcome snow. Whatever your region or...
Sponsor of the Month: My Favorite Things
One of the ways we get our community involved with our mission, beyond writing a check or attending an event, is to...
The Reason to Give
A Beginning and an End On April 14th, Habitat of Lake-Sumter was proud to dedicate three new homes and officially...
Opening The Window
Apartment-size homes are being billed as a fresh idea for affordable-housing demands. Aesthetically appealing,...
Construction Academy welcomes partnership
If you thought construction in The Villages was booming — you haven’t seen anything yet. Now, all eyes are set on...
Thrift stores are more than treasure chests
That unwanted sweater, tennis racket or couch could make an impact on the local community if it is donated to...
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