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What is sweat equity?

At Habitat, sweat equity is a new homeowner investing in their home or one for another family. It’s not a form of payment, but an opportunity to work alongside volunteers to bring to life a family’s dream of owning a home.

Habitat for Humanity and ShelterBox team up to support people in Haiti

Habitat for Humanity and ShelterBox have started distributing emergency shelter aid to communities who lost homes in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that recently devastated southwestern Haiti.

Habitat youth volunteers leverage technology to tackle housing access challenges

Together, Habitat Youth Volunteers are tackling the housing crisis with practical, people-focused solutions. 

Why we are thankful

In this season of giving thanks, millions of families will gather at home to remember good times and to create more. That’s what a home does; it provides a stable place for families to grow strong and make memories.

What binds us as we build with Habitat

The families who build Habitat homes, the volunteers who work alongside them, and an entire world of generous donors and supporters come together to lay every solid foundation.

Having a home empowers a Habitat homeowner

Heidi, a former teacher and youth advocate, shares her journey through the Habitat homeownership process and the sense of community it brings.

Donating critical supplies to front-line health care providers

Habitat offices nationwide have stepped up to donate tens of thousands of face masks and supplies normally used by their construction teams and volunteers to medical providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Donate stock

Donate your stocks to help us ensure that even more families around the world have a safe, affordable place to call home.

Habitat and residents forge legacy of change in Massachusetts community

Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is partnering with residents and local organizations to improve the quality of life in a historically marginalized neighborhood in Massachusetts. Learn how listening to residents, hiring them, and centering their voices has been key to driving improvements.

2017 Advent Devotions

Advent is the beginning of the church year, when we prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming. Find devotions for the four weeks of 2017 Advent.

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