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.
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.
By increasing access to adequate housing in informal settlements, the Home Equals campaign improves health, increases safety and security, and creates a brighter future for individuals and communities.
Learn home maintenance tips from Habitat construction specialists to prevent damage and costly repairs to your home.
Infiltrator will donate 50 septic systems to local Habitat organizations throughout North America.
Access to clean water, secured land rights, the stability of sturdy and healthy homes — these are the successes families achieve when they partner with Habitat Zambia
From building resilient, hurricane-proof homes in Florida to prototyping with a 3D-printed home in Virginia, Habitat affiliates in the U.S. seek innovative solutions to local, pressing needs. The 2021 Habitat House Design Contest, generously sponsored for a second year by Simpson Strong-Tie, invited local affiliates to submit their home designs across a range of categories, including equity, multifamily, sustainability and many more.
From building resilient, hurricane-proof homes in Florida to prototyping with a 3D-printed home in Virginia, Habitat affiliates in the U.S. seek innovative solutions to local, pressing needs. The 2021 Habitat House Design Contest sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie invited local affiliates to submit their home designs across a range of categories, including equity, multifamily, sustainability and many more.
Taking on a DIY art project? Get inspired by the winners of the Milwaukee Habitat ReStore Recycled Art Contest, and head to your local Habitat Restore for the recycled materials to create something new.
Thank you to the generous sponsors of the 2017 Carter Work Project.
Infiltrator Water Technologies, a manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment technology, continues to partner with Habitat for Humanity with the donation of septic systems and training.