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A difficult year that highlighted the importance of being able to afford the cost of home

Habitat for Humanity International board member Ronald Terwilliger reflects on the second anniversary of Habitat’s Cost of Home U.S. advocacy campaign and why he is a longtime supporter of Habitat’s work.

Planting the mustard seed

In the midst of grief, one family began a journey to healing by serving with Habitat. Donating their family car to the Cars for Homes program is their latest step.

How to make a DIY room divider out of bifold closet doors

Wendi shows us how easy it is to repurpose bifold closet doors she bought at her local Habitat for Humanity ReStore into a DIY room divider.

Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering can help you get a new job, get a better job, live longer, help you learn something new, help you see your neighborhood and the world in a new light and help you make new memories.

Build a back to school DIY desk space with items from Habitat ReStore

Back-to-school DIY desk space ideas for getting your kids’ desks ready for homework: shop Habitat for Humanity ReStore for ready-to-use deals on desks and little treasures perfect for upcycling.

A Habitat house leads to personal successes

From living in a Habitat home to helping others build their own, Boris Henderson shares how Habitat changed the trajectory of his life.

Benefits of community service for college students

Learn about Habitat’s first campus chapter, started 30 years ago at Baylor University.

Make your own DIY gallery wall with repurposed vintage frames

A step-by-step guide to building your own inexpensive DIY gallery wall from repurposed vintage frames from Habitat ReStore.

Be a witness of faith through action

On-site in Texas, Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford reassures hurricane victims that we will build back.

6 facts about Habitat’s sustainability efforts

Home affordability and sustainable building go hand-in-hand. Want a peek at how we’re helping homeowners and our planet? Check out these six facts for a glimpse into Habitat’s expansive sustainability work.

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