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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to some of our most frequently asked questions on what Habitat for Humanity does in the U.S. and around the world, and how you can join us.

MicroBuild Fund

Directing investment capital to the housing sector is an important part of insuring that there is an adequate supply of housing products and related services in the market.

Cost of Home impact

Explore the Cost of Home campaign’s impact on affordability, policy successes led by Habitat organizations, advocacy strategies, and an Urban Institute report assessing key policy changes shaping home affordability nationwide.

Increasing the supply and preservation of affordable homes

As communities across the U.S. have faced shortages of safe, decent housing, we have focused on various strategies for increasing the supply and preservation of affordable homes where residents are able to live and raise families.

“Apana Shochalaya” or our toilets: Provide inclusive sanitation facilities for eleven schools

While Habitat already works in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu, this project would support the building of more proper sanitation units with toilets, water tanks and handwashing stations.

Spotlighting 6 neighbors helping neighbors at Carter Work Project 2024

Among the Carter Work Project 2024 volunteers were current Twin Cities Habitat homeowners, who understand firsthand the challenges of unstable housing. This year, they’re excited to continue to give back and help their future neighbors build homes, community and hope in St. Paul, Minnesota.

 

Nissan Americas donates to Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing and community development across the U.S.

Habitat for Humanity International announces the continuation of its long-standing global partnership with Nissan Americas. Nissan’s donation will support vehicle purchases, house sponsorships and broader initiatives to help further Habitat’s mission. 

Hábitat para la Humanidad lamenta el deceso del expresidente de los Estados Unidos Jimmy Carter

Hábitat para la Humanidad se une al mundo en el duelo por la muerte del ex presidente estadounidense Jimmy Carter. Defensor de la vivienda digna y asequible, él y Rosalynn Carter donaron su tiempo y liderazgo cada año para construir y mejorar viviendas con Hábitat en todo el mundo.

“Saur Oorja” or solar power: Take 250 rural households from darkness to light with clean, green solar energy

Habitat for Humanity works with low-income communities in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. This project, which would benefit over 1,000 individuals, could be delivered in any – or all – of these three states.

Mera Ghar (My House): Fulfill the dreams of 13 families in need of a decent home

This project will focus on helping build safe, decent housing for communities living in extreme poverty in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. 

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