Habitat houses foster optimism and confidence
Amanda shares how being around the Habitat volunteers and staff members who helped build her family’s home gave her a new perspective on the possibilities for her future.
Amanda shares how being around the Habitat volunteers and staff members who helped build her family’s home gave her a new perspective on the possibilities for her future.
“We know from our work in advocating for decent, affordable housing that it is crucial to acknowledge systemic barriers and biases.”
Habitat for Humanity extends its deepest sympathies and prayers to the people of Lebanon in the wake of an explosion that has claimed more than 100 lives and devastated housing infrastructure in parts of Beirut.
Emma Funfar and Dot Hannon — one a Habitat Cape Cod homeowner, the other a volunteer — have become close friends. Their bond, as happens so often, has lasted long after the build.
With Habitat Mexico’s help, Javier has built a home for his family and has seen an immediate change.
Since 1991, Women Build volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build stronger, safer communities.
I have been privileged to be a part of five Hope Journey trips, which enable me to participate firsthand in Habitat for Humanity’s work.
Learn more about microfinance and Habitat’s role in housing microfinance to assist even more families in need of a safe place to call home.
When housing isn’t affordable and secure, families suffer.