Latest News
08 February 2010
Do you or a neighbor need A Brush with Kindness?
A Brush with Kindness is a program that helps preserve homeownership by partnering with homeowners struggling to restore and maintain a safe and decent place to live. Call now and refer a friend or someone in need 863-682-3812.
10 February 2010
Barney and Carol Barnett personally donated two new houses - $60,000 for each home to Lakeland Habitat for Humanity.(Read more on our Blog www.habitatoflakeland.org/blog)
07 March 2010
A message from Ricky Martin
"Every aspect of people's lives in Haiti has been disrupted, and in many cases, almost completely destroyed. Although hearts and homes are shattered, spirits aren't broken. Meeting the families in Port Au Prince affected my soul and I knew I had to do all I could to protect the children.
Needs Questions
How do I become a Volunteer? How do I make a donation? What does Habitat of Lakeland do? Who is Habitat of Lakeland?
Many of your questions can be answered on our FAQ page! Just go to the About tab above.
Family Focus
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity is committed to the development of decent, affordable homes. We are committed to work with businesses, churches and needy families in Central Florida, Polk County area to ensure that the experience of long term home ownership is positive. Our family selection committee chooses homeowners based on their level of need, their willingness to become partners in the program and their ability to repay the loan.
Habitat is not a giveaway program. In addition to a down payment and monthly mortgage payments, homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor (sweat equity) into building their Habitat house and the houses of others. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and financed with affordable loans. The homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat houses.
Long-term affordability is a crucial value for Lakeland Habitat for Humanity. Green building and sustainable development practices are an opportunity to increase and maintain the success of the families we serve. With rising fuel and building supply costs, it is essential to build efficient homes that are cost effective to maintain.
