It was 1942, and on the outskirts of the rural South Georgia town of Americus, a radical experiment began. Koinonia Farm was the culmination of the lifelong passions of farmer and biblical scholar Clarence Jordan. On that farm, among rows of pecan trees, after years of struggles caused by boycotts and persecution, the seeds for Habitat for Humanity were sown.
Learn more about the Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps program by reading about the real experiences of AmeriCorps members.
Habitat’s disaster response teams build connections, empathy and long-term recovery through their work with families affected by disasters.
Clarence Jordan’s spiritual teachings and partnership concepts provide the underpinnings that still guide Habitat’s work today.
A disaster supply kit includes items your family might need to survive in the event of a disaster. You can purchase a pre-assembled emergency supply kit or create your own.
While Habitat for Humanity welcomes the mention of “the transformative power of cities worldwide as drivers for sustainable development,” the G7 Leaders’ Summit communique overlooks the pervasive global housing crisis and rapid urbanization driving the expansion of informal settlements.
Habitat’s community development financial institution, Habitat Mortgage Solutions, becomes Habitat Capital.
See how you can make a lasting, positive impact on someone’s life by volunteering abroad through Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village trips.
This bill would reduce energy costs for lower-income families by improving energy efficiency in their homes.
Bennie and Chanel White exult in owning a Habitat home after hurricanes Katrina and Rita.