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...
Matching Donations for the Month of March!
There's a big reason happy hour is usually so happy - buy one, get one! Everything is better when it's doubled, and...
Event Spotlight: Spruce Up the Block Party
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what does it take to keep that village up? An active...
A Month of Maritime
Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership. This is the motto of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and for four weeks their...
Habitat for Humanity Advocates in D.C.
Representatives of Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter were in Washington, D.C., this week, warning that...
Sponsor of the Month: R.L. Mace Universal Design
Habitat’s Veterans Village offers affordable homeownership as state signals shift toward rentals
UMATILLA — Military veteran Don Marshall, 76, lived with his wife, Mae, for 14 years in an RV in this Lake...
Friend’s Build
India. Portugal. Thailand. Korea. Africa. Haiti. Umatilla? You name it, and chances are the Friend's Build team has...
Program Spotlight: Youth Construction Academy
As part of Habitat's ongoing efforts to strengthen the community, we recognize the need to engage our youth in that...
First responders, volunteers paint 13 homes in Clermont
CLERMONT — Personnel from the Clermont police and fire departments, as well as a large contingent of volunteers from...
Impact Report 2017
For many organizations, the check you write, the cash you donate, or the credit card you charge is the last you see of...
Sponsor of the Month: Publix Super Market Charities
Publix Super Markets Charities has been a consistent partner in our Preservation and Repair program for the third year...
Collegiate Challenge Contributions: Ohio State
With winter breaks beginning across the country, the season of Collegiate Challenge groups has begun! This program...
Habitat Homeowner Corner
Upcoming Home Dedication: You're invited to join us in welcoming our newest Habitat Homeowner, Jessica, to her home!...
Habitat for Humanity looking to build community of small houses
Kent Adcock was flipping through a builder’s trade magazine recently when he had a “eureka” moment. Adcock, the...
Why We Build…Curtis Walter’s Story
[iframe id="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kNP2qtZi7Wo"] Curtis was one of the first Homeowners we served through our...
Ways to give…
...this holiday season! This December we encourage you to join us in supporting our local families. Here at...
Staff Spotlight
Matt is the newest addition to the Habitat Lake-Sumter team, filling the role of Development Coordinator out of the...
Season of Generosity
It’s giving season across the nation and in The Villages. Here, some organizations are preparing to collect their...
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