DECEMBER 2012

Feature articles
Why We Build: Homes
For Habitat, “why” isn’t a question. It’s the answer. It’s why we build. Habitat homes around the world allow families to grow to their fullest potential.

Why We Build: Communities
Habitat builds because decent, affordable housing creates stronger communities. Working together establishes — in some cases, revives — vibrant neighborhoods.

Why We Build: Hope
For every family we build alongside, the experience is life-changing. We build for the promise of a new start and a better life. We’ll only get there together.

The World Spins Right (video) 
The world spins right when we all work together to build simple, decent houses with families in need.

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Foundations
Field Notes
World View
Windows on the Work
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SEPTEMBER 2012

Feature articles
All Things in Common
A celebration of Clarence Jordan’s life and influence as Habitat’s spiritual father.

Tithed Together
The tithe program creates lasting bonds between Habitat organizations around the globe.

Prayer for Shelter
A prayer for willing hearts and a call to action

Mercy (video)
Habitat for Humanity International board member Kevin Kessinger’s song named “Mercy” draws on the message of Micah 6:8.

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Foundations
Field Notes
World View
Windows on the Work
Coming Home

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JULY 2012

Feature articles
Common Goal
Major League Soccer star Brian Ching teams up with Teresa Urbano to help build her family a new place to live — and play.

Good Sports
High-profile athletes help Habitat bring more families home. Click through our roster and cast your vote for MVP!

Room to Play
Habitat families enjoy one of the many benefits of safe, decent housing: space to play.

Team Effort (video)
Watch and learn about how joining the Habitat team can make you a game changer.

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Foundations
Field Notes
World View
Windows on the Work
Coming Home

MAY 2012

Feature articles
ReStore Road Trip
You never know what you might discover at a Habitat Restore. Learn how your good finds can fund good work. 

The Life Cycle of a ReStore Item (video)
Watch how even a donated doorknob can help Habitat do more. 

What Will You BUiLD?
Sharing your answers can help Habitat build houses and strengthen families.

Living as Children of Light
A slideshow captures Habitat’s work as a prism — one that casts a vision of a better world. 

2012 Photo Contest Open!
Show what Habitat means to you and win a volunteer trip to Haiti this fall.

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Foundations
Field Notes
World View
Windows on the Work
Coming Home

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May 2012 (10MB .pdf)

MARCH 2012

Feature articles
Forging a New Future in Haiti
Continuing work in Haiti helps families envision a different world at home. 

Santo Takes Shape
A photo feature shows a Haitian community taking shape.

From Behind the Lens
Habitat World 2011 photo contest winner Chris Sebilia, in his own words — and pictures.

2012 Photo Contest Open!
Show what Habitat means to you and win a volunteer trip of your own. 

Hope for the Future
Watch how a new Habitat community is taking root in Kenya.

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Foundations
Field Notes
World View
Windows on the Work
Coming Home

JANUARY 2012

Feature articles
Building on the Past
How historic preservation is helping some Habitat affiliates renew old neighborhoods.

Advocacy in Action
A Baltimore homeowner speaks up, and Habitat Argentina rouses the public.

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