fiddle leaf fig, two small portraits with women in them in brown frames, two red birds and a coat rack with a red coat on a pink and tan walll.

Let’s Open the Door, Washington D.C.

 

Visit the Washington D.C. exhibit live on April 11 and 12, 2026. 
The National Mall’s 7th Street Crossing

Pop-up doors in Washington D.C.

Everyone deserves a decent place to call home. For 50 years, Habitat has been turning that mission into reality by helping millions of people around the world build, improve or finance their homes.  

Today, we’re building on that momentum. 

We’re popping up in 10 cities worldwide with an art installation of 10 doors, each featuring work from local artists and real homeowner stories. 

Together, they represent what’s possible with a safe, decent foundation. 

What is Let’s Open the Door?

Every day, 1 in 3 people on the planet wake up without the security of a safe, affordable home. That’s why Habitat for Humanity is launching Let’s Open the Door, a global campaign to rally people everywhere to take action and help change this reality. Learn more.

Woman in a tan suit and white boots sitting in front of a pink canvas and art supplies.
Graphic art of a pink wall with three framed photos and plants.

Katty Huertas is a multidisciplinary artist born in Colombia and based in Washington, DC. She holds an MFA from MICA. This is a teaser image of her door artwork.

Katty Huertas | Featured artist

Home is a place where you feel safe and where you can truly be yourself. As an immigrant, to me, it’s also a place where you can store memories brought from home and build a new life.

I approached this project taking direct inspiration from where I live. I included family photos on the wall; one of my grandma when she was young, and the other of my husband and me. I also included my two cats in the piece, as I believe it is a privilege to be able to take care of others.

I wanted the piece to feel warm and welcoming. I bring life into my home by having plants, and so they are featured there too.

This project reminded me of how lucky I am to be able to call a place my own.

Find Katty on Instagram at @kattyhuertas or on her website.

Whirlpool Corporation | Featured Partner

Whirlpool Corporation is our featured sponsor and partner at our Washington D.C. stop with their own door, representing what’s possible when families achieve housing stability.  

Since 1999, Whirlpool Corporation has supported Habitat with donated home appliances, financial support, employee volunteers, disaster response, advocacy, support of Habitat’s Carter Work Project and a sustainable home program, BuildBetter with Whirlpool. Through their efforts, Whirlpool has helped improve the lives of more than 1.1 million people in more than 50 countries. Learn more about our Habitat legacy partner.  

Graphic image teaser of Whirlpool's door. Kitchen scene with mom dancing with toddler and dog.
Whirlpool Corporation
Blue image with rows of blue doors superimposed on it.

Uncover more pop-up locations and artists

We’re popping up in 10 cities with a 10-door art installation showcasing local artists and real homeowner stories.

Find a pop-up near you!

Explore Let’s Open the Door

  • A child's legs run out past an open white front door toward his mother who is standing and smiling in the front yard.

    Let's Open the Door

    Over the past fifty years, we have helped more than 65 million people around the world build, improve or finance places to call home. Now, we’re building on that momentum.

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  • A woman stands smiling and wearing a blue sari with polka dots in front of a white wall and brown door.

    Let's Open the Door stories

    Behind every open door is a story. As we build on fifty years of making home possible, we’re highlighting some of the people and innovations at the heart of our mission.

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See Habitat’s work in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. 

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Get involved

Give, volunteer, speak up, get involved. 
Let’s open the door to brighter futures.  

  • A group of volunteers work together to lift up the frame of a house while more volunteers stand on top of the roof pulling the frame up.

    Volunteer

    Volunteer with Habitat in your community and around the world. With our help, families can achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life.

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  • A blonde woman with her back to the camera faces the Capitol building Washington D.C. and holds a blue sign and an orange sign advocating for housing.

    Advocate

    Learn more about what advocacy is, why advocacy is important and the ways you can join Habitat for Humanity in advocating for safe, affordable housing.

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  • A group of volunteers celebrate in front of a newly built pink Habitat house by throwing confetti in the air.

    Donate

    Learn about ways you can support Habitat’s work — make a one-time donation, donate monthly, donate stock, donate a car, donate stuff and more.

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