Habitat houses open doors to new opportunities
Even as a single mom of six with two part-time jobs, Joyce was able to change her family’s future with the help of Habitat for Humanity.
Even as a single mom of six with two part-time jobs, Joyce was able to change her family’s future with the help of Habitat for Humanity.
See how Habitat helps address housing problems through advocacy that mobilizes people and influences laws and policies.
For Jessica, there has never been anything more important than providing a safe and secure home for her two children. Seeing her youngest crawling in an unhealthy home, Jessica says, “That was my breaking point where I said, ‘I need to make a move,’ and Habitat was that move.”
These kids are helping Habitat build before they’re old enough to be on a construction site.
It had been a year since Ernie, an outgoing 87-year-old U.S. Army veteran, had been outside on his own. After months of this kind of physical isolation, and months of encouragement from his social worker, Ernie applied for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell’s Critical Home Repair Program.
At your local Habitat ReStore, every item has the potential to build something meaningful. DIY expert Theresa Clement turned donated cabinets and flooring into a custom desk for her mom. See how her vision came to life and get inspired for your next project.
Families who partner with Habitat build their own homes alongside volunteers, pay an affordable mortgage and are grateful for your help. 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.
In the midst of grief, one family began a journey to healing by serving with Habitat. Donating their family car to the Cars for Homes program is their latest step.
Support Habitat by donating items like home goods, building materials or a vehicle.
Habitat for Humanity of Collin County’s Cotton Groves, a new sustainable and eco-conscious community, will be one of the first affordable housing communities built with shipping containers in the U.S.