Habitat for Humanity Seminole–Apopka today announced a historic $1 million investment from Wharton-Smith to transform affordable housing in Central Florida. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity Seminole–Apopka, the Sanford, FL-based construction services firm will help create Legacy Point, a 19-home community designed to provide safe, stable, and affordable housing for hardworking, qualifying families.
Legacy Point, located in Historic Sanford, represents both a financial contribution and investment from Wharton-Smith. The community will serve as a blueprint for how private-sector investment can meaningfully address affordable housing across the region.
The project is estimated to contribute more than $14 million to the region’s GDP.
“Affordable housing is one of Central Florida’s most pressing challenges,” said Tim Smith, CEO of Wharton-Smith. “This $1 million transformational gift represents more than just financial support; it mobilizes people, skills, and resources to uplift lives for generations to come, creating economic, employment, and community stability benefiting all of us.”
Key Milestones Ahead Include:
- Wall Raising Ceremony: March 2026, with community leaders and families.
- Volunteer Build Days: Wharton-Smith employees and Habitat volunteers joining forces on-site.
- Model Home Tours: Summer 2026 open to the public.
- Home Dedications: Celebratory events as families receive the keys to their new homes.
“Legacy Point will help 19 families fulfill the dream of homeownership,” said Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole–Apopka. “This is corporate leadership at its finest — showing what’s possible when industry invests in community. For nearly 35 years, we’ve been helping families break free from the cycle of rent and step into homeownership. Legacy Point accelerates that mission, and we’re honored to partner with Wharton-Smith to help more families build equity, stability, and generational wealth.”
To learn more about this please visit www.habitatseminoleapopka.org/Legacy-Point
About Wharton-Smith
Wharton-Smith builds communities. For over 40 years, Wharton-Smith’s mission has been to improve the quality of life in the communities where we live, work, and play. Founded on a clear set of core values that still hold true today, Wharton-Smith is dedicated to being the Construction Group of Choice for our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. For more information, visit www.whartonsmith.com
About Habitat for Humanity Seminole–Apopka
Habitat Seminole–Apopka has been building brighter futures and stronger communities in Central Florida for over three decades. Through financial support, volunteer participation, and business partnerships, Habitat constructs and develops affordable homes that are sold to families with low-to-moderate incomes at no profit, financed with modest mortgages. Homebuyers invest in their futures by completing financial education and helping to build their own homes as well as those of other families through earned “sweat equity” hours. Learn more at: www.habitatseminoleapopka.org
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From left to right are:
Pat Hewitt, Chief Operating Officer – Water, Wharton-Smith
Mike Alexakis, Vice President of Operations, Wharton-Smith
Stephanie Pompeo, Chief Financial Officer, Wharton-Smith
Darin Crafton, Chief Operating Officer – Commercial, Wharton-Smith
Jill Wingate, Vice President of Human Resources, Wharton-Smith
Tim Smith, President & CEO, Wharton-Smith
Penny Seater, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
Susan Rich, EVP and Chief Compliance Officer, One Florida Bank, Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka Board and Committee Member
Kelly Pisciotta, Chief Operating Officer, Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
David Johnson, Seminole County Property Appraiser, Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka Board Chair
Lisa Junkerman, Chief Growth Officer, Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
Idalia Nunez, Program Director, Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka
