Youth United

Youth United

The future is building

Youth between the ages of 5 and 25 from all walks of life are coming together in their communities to take initiative and build Habitat for Humanity homes. Both locally and across the nation, Youth United is engaging youth of all ages to be an active part in transforming their communities. Want to get involved in your community?

Contact a Youth United coordinator to get the new Youth United DVD.

“Youth United is the best program ever! I love it so much!”
—D. Slayer, Chicago, Ill.

Top five reasons to participate in Youth United

1. Make the dream of owning a home come true for a family.
2. Build a house from start to finish.
3. Develop leadership, social and construction skills.
4. Work with a diverse group and make new friends.
5. Make a difference in your community.

Youth United’s four tenets

1. Promote understanding of Habitat’s mission: Youth understand Habitat’s mission and participate with Habitat in their community.
2. Foster diversity: People from different ages, background, faiths and organizations work together.
3. Homeowner youth involvement: Provide a meaningful experience for homeowner youth.
4. Leadership development: Youth are being developed into leaders.

Get more information

Get involved: Learn more
Information on how to get involved and frequently asked questions.

Already involved: Member resources
Information and ideas for individuals already involved in Youth United groups.

Conference call schedule
A listing of 2007 to 2008 Youth United conference calls. Calls include “Getting Started with Youth United” for those interested in getting involved, as well as more in-depth training for current participants.

Program updates
Recent news from Youth United.

Contact us
Find out how to get in touch with a Youth United coordinator near you.