375+ Habitat organizations to congressional leaders: Keep housing in the Build Back Better Act
The more than 375 Habitat organizations are calling on Congress to support six specific legislative initiatives that will boost affordable homeownership.
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As the global housing need grows during COVID-19, Habitat helps more than 4.2 million people gain access to new or improved shelter
Habitat’s annual report for fiscal year 2021 shows that since 1976, the organization has helped more than 39 million people build or improve the place they call home.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar rings in the holiday season with DIY gingerbread house kits that support affordable housing
Continuing its three-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, Lazy Dog committed a minimum donation of $100,000 this year to support the global housing nonprofit’s mission.
How Habitat helped shape former first lady Rosalynn Carter
For over 30 years, former first lady Rosalynn Carter dedicated her voice, time and energy to building and advocating for affordable housing alongside Habitat. She once sat down with us to share why the mission of a decent, affordable home kept her coming back year after year.
SoLo Funds launches SoLo Causes to further commitment to local communities in partnership with Habitat
Habitat for Humanity International is one of SoLo Causes’ first partners. A percentage of each SoLo Funds loan will go to support Habitat’s mission.
Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford statement on Biden Administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan
Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issues a statement on the release of the Housing Supply Action Plan by the Biden administration.
Advancing Black homeownership in Richmond
Mary Kay Huss, Richmond Metropolitan Habitat chief executive officer, talks about historic housing discrimination and what Habitat is doing to help advance Black homeownership locally.
Aging in place with peace of mind
“Taking a shower and having proper handrails in the tub. The handrail in the hallway for helping us steady ourselves,” Bryant says. “They’re little things, but they’re game-changers when you get older.”
Children, Cities and Housing: Rights and Priorities
Children living in inadequate housing in urban areas are one of the most vulnerable groups globally. Read our discussion paper, written in collaboration with UN-Habitat and UNICEF for the World Urban Forum, on challenges faced by children in urban areas and strategies to enable a sustainable future for them.
Investing in innovation in India
In November 2020, Tvasta Manufacturing printed a 600-square-foot home in concrete over the course of 30 days, made possible with investment from Habitat’s ShelterTech. With improvements, the start-up hopes to cut that time down to about a week.
