Disaster resilient building
The Habitat Strong program is designed to promote the building of homes that are more durable, resilient and physically strong.
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Habitat and Rotary International work to make affordable housing accessible for everyone
Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce its new partnership with Rotary International. Rotary brings together a global network of members and volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s humanitarian challenges.
Hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico
Habitat for Humanity is committed to increasing access to safe, decent and affordable housing in Puerto Rico and assisting people on their “pathway to permanence” in securing shelter.
Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford statement on legislation that will reduce home energy costs and support home repair programs
Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issues a statement applauding Congress for including over $10 billion for energy-related housing measures in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
375+ Habitat organizations to congressional leaders: Keep housing in the Build Back Better Act
The more than 375 Habitat organizations are calling on Congress to support six specific legislative initiatives that will boost affordable homeownership.
Burning bright: Homeowner celebrates her final mortgage payment
In 1996, Maria applied to Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program in the hopes of providing a safe and stable home for her five children. Now 25 years later, she and her friends celebrated her final mortgage payment, and in Habitat tradition, they burned the mortgage papers she signed all those years ago.
Research series: How does housing affect energy efficiency?
Families with low incomes face the double burden of high costs for housing and energy despite the tendency to consume less energy. Offering energy-efficient homes to these households can reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and the homes’ energy costs and resulting energy burden.
Luxury Bath Technologies and Habitat for Humanity enter national partnership
The company is donating up to $250,000 in bath products to be used to help complete Habitat homes across the United States.
Habitat for Humanity International welcomes Edwin Soeryadjaya to board of directors
Habitat for Humanity International is pleased to announce it has elected international businessman Edwin Soeryadjaya to its board of directors.
At-home Habitat activities for kids
During this uncertain time, many of us are seeing firsthand how critical a decent, affordable home is for a family. Spread the word and show your support for Habitat for Humanity’s mission to make housing affordable by embarking on some of these family-friendly activities.