Aging at home with Habitat’s help
Walter was overcome with emotion the first time he took a shower in his new bathroom that Habitat helped build — it was the first time the 81-year-old had a bathroom to shower in.
Walter was overcome with emotion the first time he took a shower in his new bathroom that Habitat helped build — it was the first time the 81-year-old had a bathroom to shower in.
Habitat for Humanity helps families have reliable access to clean water and proper sanitation.
Becoming a Habitat homeowner with an affordable mortgage was already life-changing for Aliyya and her family. Becoming the owner of an energy-efficient house with solar panels brought another layer of savings and excitement.
Schneider Electric is renewing its long-standing partnership with Habitat and will contribute nearly $800,000 in monetary donations along with electrical equipment to help Habitat families reduce their utility costs.
The nationwide launch aims to help families and older adults live more affordably and retain homes for future generations.
Despite setbacks caused by COVID-19, local, state and federal policy wins across U.S. lead to change.
Maintaining the funding of the Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program and the Section 4 capacity building program with proven outcomes will allow Habitat to continue supporting more than 1,400 affiliates nationwide to better meet the affordable housing needs in their communities.
Petro Home Services, a heating oil and home services provider, is renewing its partnership with Habitat for Humanity with a donation to support Habitat’s work in the U.S.