President and Mrs. Carter stand in front of a microphone at a Carter Work Project build.

Carter Work Project 2024

The 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project is a landmark milestone for Habitat for Humanity, marking the project’s 40th anniversary.

In 1984 in New York City, former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter lent their leadership and hands to work alongside homeowners and volunteers for the first Carter Work Project, igniting an incredible legacy as hands-on volunteers and advocates for affordable housing.

This year, Habitat Humanitarians and country music superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will host the event in St. Paul, Minnesota, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2024.

“President and Mrs. Carter helped open doors for thousands of Habitat homeowners while advancing racial equity in housing,” said Chris Coleman, president and CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. “It is an honor to be selected as host of the 2024 Carter Work Project and carry on the Carters’ inspiring legacy of service and generosity to others.”

Did you know?

Habitat is known for partnering with families to build homes, but that’s only one way we work to help alleviate the global housing crisis. Another necessary component is advocacy: Habitat supports policies that promote adequate, affordable housing around the world.

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What to know about The Heights

The Carter Work Project will bring together volunteers, homeowners and supporters to build 30 new homes over the week.

The project will support Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s long-term work to build 130-150 affordable housing units, making up a neighborhood called The Heights, named by St. Paul East Side residents.

  • Much of the neighborhood will be townhomes – twin homes, triplexes and fourplexes – with some single-family homes.
  • Part of a larger, community-wide redevelopment project in the area, The Heights is set to be a walkable community with nearby trails, parks, public art installations and community-gathering spaces.
  • The Heights is a model for sustainable, resilient, affordable housing, with plans to be an all-electric community working toward LEED Platinum Certification, the highest rating given to highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. The Habitat homes will feature solar panels or shingles, air source heat pumps, water conservation measures and more.
  • The Carters standing together on the build site.

    Carter Work Project

    We have been honored to have two of the world’s most respected and renowned people as dedicated and hardworking Habitat volunteers for more than 35 years. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter have been tireless advocates, active fundraisers and some of our best hands-on construction volunteers. 

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    Advocacy

    Habitat for Humanity does more than build. We also advocate to change policies and systems to improve access to adequate affordable housing. Learn more and how you can get involved.

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    Photo gallery: Memorable moments with the Carters

    From painting walls to framing houses, the Carters have always been ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work alongside fellow volunteers. Journey through these memorable build site moments with two of Habitat’s greatest supporters and hands-on volunteers.

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  • The Carters laughing and talking with volunteers and homeowners.

    Habitat Humanitarians: The Carters

    Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have been champions and groudbreaking voices for affordable, decent housing for all, donating their time and leadership each year to build and improve homes through Habitat’s Carter Work Project.

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