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Habitat's history

Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poor housing conditions.

Habitat for Humanity to assist those affected by Typhoon Haiyan

Habitat houses create secure spaces

Shenita and her two children are now living in a safe home in a nice neighborhood thanks to Habitat for Humanity.

Stronger than ever: Kentucky families build new homes after devastating tornadoes

After a 2021 tornado outbreak, families in two of the affected Kentucky communities worked alongside volunteers to build their homes during blitz builds supported by The Home Depot Foundation.

Coming home for the holidays

Matthias is proud of his mom Yashica who helped build her new home with the help of Habitat for Humanity.

Creativity takes wing at Milwaukee Habitat ReStore

Every spring, the Milwaukee Habitat ReStore turns part of its indoor space into an art gallery packed with triumphs of imagination and whimsy: everything from paintings and jewelry to a camera tripod transformed into a floor lamp or a chess set made of polished finials.

‘Chopped’ winner Chef Ro holds a special spot for Habitat

All Habitat kitchens in the U.S. and Canada for the past 20 years have been outfitted with a Whirlpool refrigerator and range thanks to the Whirlpool Corporation. It was in her mother’s kitchen, on those appliances, where Chef Ro taught herself basics of cooking and changed the trajectory of her life.

Habitat for Humanity encourages U.S. Congress to support the Water for the World Act

Eritrean emigrants see homeownership dream come true in San Jose

Meet some of the families who partnered with Habitat to build a better future during the 2013 Carter Work Project.

An anniversary of gifts

This year, Habitat for Humanity celebrates 40 years of wonderful things happening for families in your community and around the world.

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