ORLANDO, Fla. — Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County celebrates its 10th home in Parramore, in partnership with Rosen Hotels & Resorts, on World Habitat Day, October 6.
The event at 38 Wilson Court in Orlando included a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Habitat Orlando & Osceola President & CEO Catherine Steck McManus, Rosen Hotels & Resorts President & CEO Frank Santos, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose, and a Habitat homeowner.
Partnerships are a big part of @citybeautiful's efforts to increase Orlando's housing inventory. I'm thankful that we're able to support @HabitatOrlOsc as it builds homes and creates affordable homeownership opportunities, including 10 houses recently constructed in Parramore. pic.twitter.com/dSuB5FS60j
— Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) October 6, 2025
“The City of Orlando has been a proud partner of Habitat Orlando & Osceola, providing grant funds through their Community Investment Program,” said an official statement from Habitat Orlando & Osceola.
Since its founding nearly 40 years ago, Habitat Orlando & Osceola has built over 70 homes in Parramore, including 10 last year. These homes are sold to local families with affordable mortgages, supporting stable community housing.
Rosen Hotels & Resorts, led by late founder Harris Rosen, has long supported the Parramore community through philanthropy, aiming to “provide hope through education.”
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