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Housing and climate change

Learn about Habitat for Humanity International’s position on climate change and housing — our beliefs, our practices and our commitments. 

New home helps a family’s legacy live on in Hawaii

A U.S. Army National Guard veteran and father of four, Moses had dreamed of and worked toward the day where he and his family could have a home of their own. He almost couldn’t believe it when the family services coordinator for Honolulu Habitat for Humanity said, “Welcome to the Habitat family.”

 

AbbVie offers major support for long-term recovery in Puerto Rico

With Abbvie’s support, Habitat will partner directly with hurricane-affected families to address their shelter needs as part of the the long-term solution for Puerto Rico.

What neighborhood revitalization looks like in two communities

With a focus on lifting up and bringing lasting change to communities, Habitat works with local partners to implement solutions as unique as the neighborhoods themselves. Take a closer look at neighborhood revitalization work in Muncie, Indiana, and Philadelphia to see how residents are leading the change.

7 things you should know about poverty and housing

Learn how poverty is defined, why affordable housing can be difficult to find, how housing relates to health and more.

House plans that turn ideas into reality

Learn who drafts Habitat for Humanity house plans and see some examples of homes we’ve built with families around the country.

Starter home model revolutionizes affordable housing in Flagstaff

Habitat for Humanity Northern Arizona is building 500-square foot starter homes to bring more affordable housing options to Flagstaff, Arizona. An affordable down payment and an equity savings program are just two of the many features that make the affiliate’s starter home model so transformative.

Florida families recover from Hurricane Irma alongside Habitat

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, families piece together their homes and their lives with the support of Habitat Hammers Back, Habitat’s hurricane recovery initiative.

Rebuilding amid the rubble in southwestern Haiti

Together, we and our partners are committed to helping the people of Haiti do the incredibly hard work of rebuilding so that they are safer and more secure in their homes the next time disaster strikes.

+You thought leadership video series

Habitat’s +You thought leadership series brings together experts from around the world during live streaming events as they inform and educate our audiences about significant and pressing issues in housing today. 

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