ORLANDO, Fla. – Theresa DeFairia, or more commonly known just as Ms. Theresa, is getting a new home after receiving donations and community support that paid for construction, which broke ground this week.
News 6 brought you her story last year after the City of Orlando was set to condemn her property. [TRENDING: Teens rescued from slingshot ride | Woman found naked in storm drain says she was there for 3 weeks | Teacher fired for using medical marijuana] The journey to rebuild DeFairia’s home on Pershing Place has already started with Orange Avenue Construction saying that they’re happy to do the work, but it will be done in phases to keep costs low.