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Learn more about Habitat for Humanity’s co-founders.

Learn about the characteristics shared by most Habitat houses in the U.S. and Canada.

While every Habitat house is built to keep families safe, warm and dry, their designs and layouts vary based on local style, climate, cultural customs and locally available materials. 

Written by David Rubel in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and illustrated by Jim LaMarche, The Carpenter’s Gift celebrates an American tradition.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about employer-matched gifts, such as how to match donations made to a local Habitat affiliate or Habitat’s Global Village program.

Our partners in the media and entertainment industry join us in raising awareness about building strength, stability and independence in communities.

After Typhoon Haiyan, Sarda’s family slept for months on scrap materials under a tarp. In his new Habitat house, he says, “it will be much easier to take care of my nephews and keep them safe.”

We are deeply grateful to the many partners who help Habitat for Humanity build decent and affordable housing in the United States and around the world.

Habitat for Humanity’s International Women Build Week is an annual weeklong event created by Habitat’s Women Build program in partnership with Lowe’s that invites women to help families build strength, stability and independence through housing.

Learn about the history of the Women Build program, where volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build since 1991.