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“What brought it home to me”

Like so many Habitat supporters, Nahla Rajan has seen the results of her gifts in action firsthand on the build site.

Putting their stamp on fundraising in Louisiana

For the past 12 years, second graders at Louisiana’s Christ Episcopal School in Covington have raised money for Habitat St. Tammany West in a unique manner: an intra-school post office.

Be a witness of faith through action

On-site in Texas, Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford reassures hurricane victims that we will build back.

Before & After: Repurposing vintage furniture from the Habitat ReStore

Get inspired with these before and after shots of repurposed furniture found at a Habitat ReStore and brought back to life!

Health and safety

Keeping climate change in mind

Earlier this year, Phala, Chariya and their four children moved into a climate-sensitive Habitat home they helped build Cambodia’s Battambang province. The look of their home is similar to others in the area — but the difference is in the details.

Building Forward: Disaster Resilience and Recovery

At Habitat, we believe every community deserves not only the right to recover, but the power to thrive. That’s why we’re reimagining disaster recovery — building resilience in housing and restoring lives with dignity and justice at the center of all we do.

Bringing communities together through Home Builders Blitz

Hear from just a few of the professional homebuilders and suppliers who helped Habitat partner with 230 families during the 2019 Home Builders Blitz to build, renovate and repair homes in communities nationwide.

Research series: How does housing impact health?

The CDC identified housing as an important social determinant of health, highlighting the link between where people live and their health. This evidence brief summarizes research on key factors to improving health through housing in populations with low incomes and illustrates how the work of Habitat for Humanity contributes to positive health outcomes.

“Every youth represents one innovative idea”

Twenty-two-year-old Kannika Nhem began volunteering with Habitat Cambodia in 2019 for personal growth. And while it has been a fun way to meet new people, develop her talents and explore her interests, she remains a volunteer for another reason.

“I find that the most important inspiration now comes from my fuller understanding of the housing issue in Cambodia and all the ways Habitat works to solve it,” says the university student. “Not only is Habitat Cambodia building safe shelters and environments, but they are also helping people increase their knowledge and skills so that they can keep their income and housing stable.”

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