Friends who share the same values
Kosuke Katsuki and Jun Tokunaga have volunteered with Habitat Japan since 2011, where they’ve built sturdy, decent homes, as well as a lasting friendship.
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Why we serve
Hear from just a few Habitat volunteers who share what motivates them to help their neighbors.
Q&A: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation partners with Habitat to improve neighborhoods
Associates from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation believe Habitat is an ideal partner to work alongside communities to improve the health and quality of life the residents living there.
Self-reliance and stability in Uganda
When Job Kalulu was still in primary school, his family lost their home. Today, Job and his family live in a safe, decent Habitat home.
Habitat houses: Recognizing best-in-class designs
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.
Habitat houses: Recognizing best-in-class designs
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.
Home improvement projects featured on the ReStore blog
We launched the Habitat ReStore blog on Earth Day this year to serve as a resource for those looking for inspiration, or for those just looking for tips on how to live a little greener.
Families build better foundations in Habitat houses
Partnering with Habitat brings homeowners a world of new opportunities: financial security, potential advancement in jobs and education, independence, a strong sense of community and — perhaps best of all — the freedom and security of living without crushing housing costs or overwhelming worry.
Habitat at the heart of volunteers’ love stories
In all of these love stories, Habitat has played a special role in bringing couples closer through service.
Carter Work Project 2013
In October 2013, the Carter Work Project improved homes and communities in California, Colorado, New York and New Jersey.
