ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County is committing more money to help low-income homeowners stay safe in their homes, and for one lifelong resident, the impact is already life changing.
What You Need To Know
- Orange County has approved $460,000 for Rebuilding Together Greater Florida’s Safe at Home program
- Funding will support repairs for about 20 homes in unincorporated Orange County
- Army veteran Robert Croker, 72, received major repairs including a new roof, shower, kitchen, and mold remediation
The Board of County Commissioners recently approved $460,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support Rebuilding Together Greater Florida’s Safe at Home program, which is a nonprofit that provides free home repairs for seniors, veterans, and low-income families.
The group says the new funding will help repair about 20 more homes in unincorporated Orange County this year…