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A gift of love builds a Habitat house in Mississippi

On Dec. 19, Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area held a very special home dedication for the Jean Kemp house, financed with a $60,000 donation by Garth Kemp in honor of his wife. He sponsored the house without telling her, planning to surprise her at the dedication ceremony.

What does it take to build a Habitat house?

What exactly goes into building a Habitat house? A whole lot, as it turns out.

Connection really is what Habitat is all about.

Casual friendships and deep personal connections have the potential to develop between volunteers, homeowners and other participants who build with Habitat for Humanity.

How does Habitat's Build-a-Thon make an impact?

Habitat AmeriCorps alum and full-time Habitat Metro Denver staffer Nicole StanekScott shares her thoughts on our AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon.

Coming back home with help from Habitat

After losing their Colorado home to the 2012 High Park fire, Candace and her family received a call from Fort Collins Habitat and learned their community would be helping the family come home.

Frequently asked questions: Tax information for donations

Learn more about the tax benefits you may be eligible for when you make a donation to Habitat for Humanity.

Pledge to help build the Beloved Community

Join Habitat in pledging to make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a Beloved Community of justice, equal opportunity and love of fellow human beings a reality.

U.S. advocacy for housing

Did you know that in addition building houses, Habitat for Humanity is advocating to change systems and policies to ensure U.S. families have access to decent, affordable homes?

Habitat ReStore DIY workshops: An inside look

Workshops held at Habitat ReStores are great ways to gain DIY skills and meet new friends. Find out what you can expect at your next workshop!

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.

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