“How do I get involved?” [1] 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. [2]
• Shop — and donate to — your local Habitat ReStore [3].
• Give a gift. [4]
• Youth, veterans, RV Care-a-Vanners, short-term or long-term — find a volunteer program [5] that fits you best.
• Be a part of National Women Build Week [6].
• Consider including a Global Village trip [7] in your travel plans.
• Become an advocate [8] for Habitat’s work through special opportunities that include the annual event Habitat on the Hill [9].
• Mark your calendar for World Habitat Day [10].
• Apply for a Habitat house. [11]
• Spread the word [12] on social media.

For more ideas and updated information — as well as inspirational stories [13] that demonstrate the impact of the actions we take together — be sure to follow this blog every week, visit habitat.org [14] and subscribe to Habitat World [15].