When Hurricane Harvey tore into Texas in September 2017, six local Habitat for Humanity organizations responded as soon as floodwaters ebbed. In the time since, Habitat has built or repaired homes with families in affected communities, in addition to providing disaster-related services and loans to homeowners.
Four Habitat AmeriCorps members from across the country share how their service year has impacted them as they supported our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
The Disaster Rebuild Team, composed of RV Care-A-Vanners who have received disaster training, can help communities and families build back after disaster strikes.
Habitat for Humanity International is one of SoLo Causes’ first partners. A percentage of each SoLo Funds loan will go to support Habitat’s mission.
On Dec. 19, Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area held a very special home dedication for the Jean Kemp house, financed with a $60,000 donation by Garth Kemp in honor of his wife. He sponsored the house without telling her, planning to surprise her at the dedication ceremony.
Becoming a Habitat for Humanity homeowner with an affordable mortgage empowered Ronessa to build financial independence and launch her own successful business.
Mandy and her two sons are now living in a healthy home she built with Habitat for Humanity.
Make a lasting impact by planning your bequest to Habitat for Humanity. You can put your donation to work today and leave a legacy for years to come.
Watch Habitat Lake-Sumter and other community groups come together to help people affected by Hurricane Irma.