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Disaster preparedness: Floods and flash floods

Some floods develop slowly, while others develop in just minutes. Being prepared and taking mitigation measures, such as building away from floodplains and elevating homes, can reduce the risk of damage and injuries in a flood.

Valspar Hands for Habitat program, featuring the auction of handprints from Actor Rob Lowe and more than 25 celebrity supporters, raised $150,000 in proceeds and in-kind donations for Habitat for Humanity

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DIY worm tower: Great for your garden and the environment

See how composting with a worm tower is easy to set up, will help your plants grow larger and healthier and is one of the most efficient recycling programs around.

Malcolm's magic

Habitat kid and UGA senior wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell dreams of engaging kids in his newest passion — reading.

5 amazing kids who make a difference

Hear from some inspiring kids who are setting up lemonade stands, giving away their birthday money and emptying their piggybanks so other kids can have good homes, too.

Tips for learning how to use tools for DIY projects

A look at how learning the tool skills to tackle DIY projects at Habitat ReStore is easier than you think.

Service opportunities for teens

Whether you’re in high school, college or on a gap year between the two, community service programs can play a powerful role in helping you find your passion and your voice while volunteering.

Concrete floors pave way for healthier future

An estimated 6% of households in Latin America and the Caribbean have predominantly dirt floors, leaving millions of families at risk of catching serious, sometimes deadly diseases. By replacing dirt floors with concrete, we can help vulnerable families improve their health outcomes.

Accelerator advances housing solutions in Africa

As sub-Saharan Africa braces for continued rapid urbanization, Habitat’s ShelterTech platform uses an accelerator model to fast-track innovative housing solutions by advancing local startups through a six-month program to scale their business models and get them investor ready.

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