As Lake and Sumter residents continue to navigate a challenging local real estate market — recently highlighted in a Daily Commercial story about rising home prices in Lake County — Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter is stepping up to connect the community with much-needed assistance.
According to a recent media release, the local Hometown Habitat affiliate will host a free Housing Resource Fair on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army of Lake & Sumter County Gym (2605 South St. Leesburg).
The event aims to serve a wide range of residents, whether they are renting, looking to buy their first home, already own property, or are simply searching for a safe place to land. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with housing professionals to learn about:
Dedicated information and services will also be available for families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
“Our residents need hope and, more than anything, resources! This event is about bringing viable resources together in one place, so people know where to turn when they need housing support,” Geria Forrest, community outreach specialist for Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, said in the media release. “We want them to leave feeling more informed, connected, and supported.”
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter has been providing access to affordable housing solutions in the two counties since 1989.
Organizations interested in participating as vendors are still welcome to register. For vendor information, contact Geria Forrest at 352-849-1145 or Geria@HabitatLS.org
This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: Habitat for Humanity hosts free housing resource fair
Reporting by Julie Garisto, Leesburg Daily Commercial / Daily Commercial
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