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Energy conservation in action: Habitat home relies on climate
Alongside Habitat El Salvador, this Habitat family built a sturdy, affordable home that relies on wind, vegetation, the sun and even the heat to reduce their energy needs and costs.
History of the Women Build program
Learn about the history of the Women Build program, where volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build since 1991.
Why AmeriCorps is important
Amanda shares how her AmeriCorps experience makes a difference in the lives of families. She has also been able to find a job and pay off student loans.
“Every youth represents one innovative idea”
Twenty-two-year-old Kannika Nhem began volunteering with Habitat Cambodia in 2019 for personal growth. And while it has been a fun way to meet new people, develop her talents and explore her interests, she remains a volunteer for another reason.
“I find that the most important inspiration now comes from my fuller understanding of the housing issue in Cambodia and all the ways Habitat works to solve it,” says the university student. “Not only is Habitat Cambodia building safe shelters and environments, but they are also helping people increase their knowledge and skills so that they can keep their income and housing stable.”
Everyone
Everyone deserves a decent place to live, and everyone can do something today to help make that possible for another family.
Matt and Valentina
Matt and Valentina moved into their purple Habitat house in New Orleans and are committed to becoming anchors in their new neighborhood.
Photo gallery: Pride Build brings together LGBTQ+ community, allies and homeowners
Habitat for Humanity partners with people of all backgrounds year-round to help build decent housing, and our affiliate-run Pride Builds bring together local members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies and homeowners to work side-by-side on the build site.
Haiti: We have come so far
Marie Gemma Donai is one of more than 50,000 families served through Habitat’s disaster recovery work since the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Critical home repairs in Texas
Helen’s new roof is the result of a home repair assistance partnership between the city of Beaumont and Habitat Jefferson County.