A family volunteers together and grows closer
The Frantzeskakis family supports Habitat with monthly donations and time together on build sites.
The Frantzeskakis family supports Habitat with monthly donations and time together on build sites.
In 1991, five volunteers opened Habitat for Humanity’s first-ever ReStore in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Today, there are more than 1,000 ReStore locations across six countries, all contributing to Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Meet just two of the women whose lives are changing, thanks to this annual event.
Habitat doesn’t just build new houses; we also do repairs like help painting Jo and John’s house when money was tight for the couple. Now they volunteer for us.
After a military career as an aviation officer didn’t happen, Colton Shaheen has found another way to soar.
Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford shares why some of his favorite moments with Habitat homeowners and volunteers are the house dedication ceremonies.
From extreme cold to ice storms to blizzards, winter weather can knock out heat, power, communications and transportation networks, and can immobilize entire regions. In order to protect your home and family, it is important to be prepared before winter weather strikes.
Meet just a few of your fellow builders, past and present, who represent the heart, soul and muscle behind Habitat’s work.
Two years ago, Indian River Habitat recruited homeowner LaKisha Erwin to manage their revitalization efforts in her neighborhood of Gifford.