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Orange County Neighborhood Services Division Hosts Fixing Up the Neighborhood (F.U.N.) Program in Lockhart
Due to several days of rain in the Lockhart community, and more rain forecast for Friday, October 10, 2025, Habitat for Humanity and the Orange County Neighborhood Services Division have made the difficult decision to cancel the Fixing Up the Neighborhood (F.U.N). Kick-Off Ceremony and neighborhood painting event scheduled for that day.
The home painting will be rescheduled, and a possible wrap-up celebration may be planned for a later date.
More than 150 volunteers to paint the exterior of 15 homes in just one day.
WHAT:
The Fixing up the Neighborhood (F.U.N.) program aims to revitalize neighborhoods while fostering community pride and connection among residents. Relaunched this year, the program has selected the Lockhart community to receive free home-improvement assistance.
The project is a partnership between Orange County’s Neighborhood Services Division and Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. On Friday, October 10, 2025, more than 150 volunteers, including 90 from Mitsubishi Power, will unite to give Lockhart a fresh look, painting the exteriors of 15 homes in just one day.
WHEN:
Friday, October 10, 2025
Kickoff Ceremony – 7:30 a.m.
Home Sites – 7:45 a.m.
Painting Begins – 8:00 a.m.
Painting Ends – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Kickoff Ceremony: 7601 Forest City Rd #01, Orlando, 32810
Home Sites: 3106 Wallington Dr, Orlando, FL 32810
The home sites are approximately a one-mile drive from the Kickoff Ceremony location.
Photo/Video and Interview Opportunities:
- Some 150 Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County volunteers will help with the painting.
- Several residents of the Lockhart Community will attend the event, as well as Jason Reynolds, Deputy Director of Orange County’s Planning, Environmental and Development Services Department.
- Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola President & CEO Catherine Steck McManus and Mitsubishi Power CEO Bill Newsom will be available for interviews.
On-site Media Contacts for October 10, 2025, Event:
Seina Gilman, 407-491-7599
Sarah Pianta, 407-225-8208
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