Habitat for Humanity is applauding Congress for responding to its call for emergency mortgage assistance for low-income homeowners. The House and Senate included nearly $10 billion in mortgage payment support in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
More than 450 advocates from 44 states and Washington, D.C., will urge Congress to act and prioritize policies that will increase the number of affordable homes, especially for entry-level homeownership.
Habitat for Humanity has been named “Brand of the Year” in the social services nonprofit category based on the 2016 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Equity Score. This is the second consecutive year the global nonprofit has been recognized for its strength in brand equity.
Hundreds of MetLife employees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa will work alongside Habitat for Humanity homeowners for homebuilding and community improvement projects as part of the company’s fourth annual Community Week.
The company’s more than $400,000 donation, in addition to volunteer employee engagement, will support Habitat communities in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh.
A two-year effort will study the health and quality of life impact of a neighborhood revitalization approach that puts residents in the driver’s seat for change, with a focus on six neighborhoods across America.
Sen. Bennet agreed to co-sponsor bipartisan bill S 1344 to clarify mortgage regulations to ensure Habitat for Humanity affiliates may continue to receive voluntarily donated appraisals on homes that they build without the risk of financial penalty.