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Time to build, time to connect

Habitat for Humanity is all about people. People in hard hats, people who live in affordable houses, people who spend their hours and days working together because they share a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Volunteering tips: What you need to know to prepare for a Habitat build site

Get answers about what to expect when volunteering on a Habitat for Humanity build site.

2001–2005: Disaster Response programs

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Hurricane Stan, Sierra Leone’s humanitarian emergency and the Gujarat earthquake were some of the Disaster Response efforts we worked on from 2001 to 2005.

Video: Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Irma

Watch college students volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Collier County help Florida families begin cleaning up following Hurricane Irma.

The Carpenter’s Gift

Written by David Rubel in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and illustrated by Jim LaMarche, The Carpenter’s Gift celebrates an American tradition.

Your questions answered

Find answers to the most common questions we get from folks interested in making a difference in their community and around the world with Habitat for Humanity.

What binds us as we build with Habitat

The families who build Habitat homes, the volunteers who work alongside them, and an entire world of generous donors and supporters come together to lay every solid foundation.

Carter Work Project 2014

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter and hundreds of volunteers joined families in Dallas and Fort Worth to help build and renovate homes.

Workplace giving

Can you give to Habitat through your employer? Learn about employer-matched donations and other ways you can engage your company in our work.

Impact

By partnering with Habitat, families and communities transform their lives with the incredible effects of safe and affordable shelter, including improvements in health, safety, child development, economic opportunity and educational achievement.

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