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What you're doing now, people did for me

Victoria knows a lot can happen in 20 years. In that time, she raised four children who have grown into fine adults and now has 11 grandchildren.

“I feel good that I can do this for my kids”

A Habitat house starts with the families who partner with us, like LaShonda and her two sons.

Healthy homes make for healthy families

Mandy and her two sons are now living in a healthy home she built with Habitat for Humanity.

“My life changed for the better”

Habitat homeowner Helen Prysock recently paid off her mortgage early and burned the note in celebration. She reflects on what she calls the “blessing of homeownership.”

Building Forward: Disaster Resilience and Recovery

At Habitat, we believe every community deserves not only the right to recover, but the power to thrive. That’s why we’re reimagining disaster recovery — building resilience in housing and restoring lives with dignity and justice at the center of all we do.

Chile

RV Care-A-Vanners Disaster Rebuild Team

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.

The global need for affordable housing and sustainable cities

See how important it is to address the rapid increase in urban populations around the world and what you can do to help us improve these conditions.

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Maintaining independence at home

Having a new stair lift installed with help from Lowe’s has made it easier for Richard and Carolyn to age safely in place in their home of 46 years. 

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