“How do I get involved?” It’s one of the questions we are asked most frequently — and one question we absolutely love to answer.

As this new year begins, here’s a starter sampler of ways you can join us in 2013 as we build homes, communities and hope. 

• Find your local affiliate.
• Shop — and donate to — your local Habitat ReStore.
• Give a gift.
• Youth, veterans, RV Care-a-Vanners, short-term or long-term — find a volunteer program that fits you best.
• Be a part of National Women Build Week.
• Consider including a Global Village trip in your travel plans.
• Become an advocate for Habitat’s work through special opportunities that include the annual event Habitat on the Hill.
• Mark your calendar for World Habitat Day.
• Apply for a Habitat house.
• Spread the word on social media.

For more ideas and updated information — as well as inspirational stories that demonstrate the impact of the actions we take together — be sure to follow this blog every week, visit habitat.org and subscribe to Habitat World.