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The solutions

Achieving policy solutions in the four areas laid out by our Cost of Home campaign platform has enabled families to have greater access to homes they can afford — and to all the opportunities that follow.

Carter Work Projects through the years

Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have been building and advocating for affordable housing alongside Habitat for Humanity for over 30 years. Journey through the incredible legacy of Carter Work Projects!

Why we build

Habitat for Humanity knows that creating opportunities for affordable homeownership changes lives. See the data behind why we build around the world and the difference a decent home makes for families.

Home is the key to well-being

For Aretha, the accessibility features in her Habitat home “make a big difference” for her and her two children, 23-year-old Devin and 22-year-old Zacaya.

Steps to homeownership

Every day, families partner with Habitat for Humanity to build homes and, as a result, better lives. Learn about the journey each family takes on the intensive path to homeownership.

Housing Opportunities and Mission Engagement

We believe in a world where everyone — no matter who we are or where we come from — deserves a decent place to live. Habitat’s leaders have committed to creating a space where people of all races, all faiths and all backgrounds come together in common cause.

Home is the key to stability

Becoming a Habitat homeowner means the world to Alondra, especially now that her children have a safe place to play and build lasting memories. 

Home is the key to connection

Now that they’ve built their “forever home” with Habitat, Cynthia and Valdemar are focused on building a safe, loving community where their sons can have a bright future.

About the Terwilliger Center

Learn more about why we work with housing market systems, our leadership team and the impact our work has on the communities we work alongside.

Long-term volunteer opportunities

We offer long-term volunteer opportunities in the U.S. and around the world.

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