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Why get involved with Habitat?

Members of the Habitat family share why they build, advocate, donate — and love what they do.

Hurricane Harvey

Learn more about our disaster response work in Texas and other affected areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Recovery and rebuilding after devastating hurricanes in Puerto Rico

Learn more about our disaster response work in Puerto Rico and other affected areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

The role of housing in educational opportunities

A family’s living conditions can play a significant role in a child’s educational opportunities and achievements.

How housing affects child development

Growing up in a decent, affordable home can have a powerful effect on children. Studies draw a straight line between the quality, location and affordability of housing and a child’s ability to thrive.

How housing affects health

A decent, affordable house can have a significant impact on a family’s health.

Ply Gem continues support of Habitat in 2019 marking over $2.3 million in donated home exterior building products

Habitat for Humanity marks its fourth year of partnership with Ply Gem in 2019. The company’s donation of siding, windows and accessories has helped families across the U.S. fulfill their dream of owning a decent and affordable Habitat home.

Habitat CEO: End family separation policy at border immediately

Reckford and leaders from 13 other major nonprofit organizations are urging the “Trump administration to immediately stop this wrong and immoral policy.”

Aging at home with Habitat’s help

Walter was overcome with emotion the first time he took a shower in his new bathroom that Habitat helped build — it was the first time the 81-year-old had a bathroom to shower in.

Retiree finds purpose as Habitat ReStore volunteer

Retiree John Harris continued to volunteer at Habitat Hall County ReStore during his cancer treatment. “I believe that Habitat gave me a mission to be healthy.” 

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