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Common questions about Habitat for Humanity

You may have heard of Habitat for Humanity, but how much do you really know about us? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most.

Ethiopia: Jonathan Reckford travels to build

After months of anticipation — and yet not having time to think too much about a trip I still considered far into the future — I am boarding a plane with my daughter for Ethiopia.

Upcycle idea: Transform repurposed tiles into a new doormat

DIY expert and mom Theresa Clement worked with her son to transform upcycled tiles she found at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore into a brand new accessory for their porch – a tiled doormat!

How painting upholstery can easily renew a vintage barrel chair

Learn how painting upholstery can easily renew a vintage barrel chair in this step-by-step DIY furniture project tutorial.

Corporate and foundation partners

Thanks to our corporate and foundation partners for building alongside Habitat around the world. We are grateful for their unwavering support.

Newsroom

Our newsroom has the latest press releases covering Habitat for Humanity’s volunteer events, partnerships and corporate news, along with our contact info for the media.

Celebrating a home for the holidays with Habitat

For teenagers Jamian and Jaquille, the best gift they’ve ever received is the home their mother built for them. Now the holidays are about celebrating the gifts the house keeps giving — a place to study, a place to have friends over, a place to create their family traditions.

Habitat's WASH successes

Habitat has helped thousands of people obtain access to safe and reliable water and adequate sanitation, improving personal and home hygiene. Check out just a few of the successes we’ve celebrated through our WASH strategy in these case studies.

40 facts about Habitat and housing

As Habitat celebrates 40 years of building in your community and all over the world, here are 40 facts about us.

10 Best Cities to Live Car-Free and Go Green

Read about the benefits to living a car-free lifestyle and 10 places that make it easy. Get started by donating your car to Habitat to benefit your local community.

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