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An inspired act of hope

When Robert Bonder died at 31, his family decided to honor his giving spirit by raising money for a Coastal Empire Habitat house in his memory. Ten years later, they’ve succeeded.

Community development financial institutions

Learn about community development financial institutions and how they improve housing and livelihoods in underserved neighborhoods.

Actor Rob Lowe “Lends a Hand” to Habitat for Humanity to Launch the Valspar Hands for Habitat Program

Closing the racial homeownership gap in the Twin Cities

The homeownership gap between Black and white households is more prominent in Minnesota’s Twin Cities than in any other metropolitan area, with the nation’s largest Black and white homeownership gap at 51 percentage points — more than 20 percentage points above the national average. Learn how Twin Cities Habitat is responding to the challenge of closing the gap.

The power within

Habitat volunteers see firsthand the transformations that occur when individuals and neighborhoods find an avenue that positions them to be a part of their own solution.

Donating critical supplies to front-line health care providers

Habitat offices nationwide have stepped up to donate tens of thousands of face masks and supplies normally used by their construction teams and volunteers to medical providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Memoriam

As we celebrate the life of our most famous volunteer, hear how he described what Habitat for Humanity meant to him. 

How to create a faux wooden pallet look

See how to paint a faux wooden pallet finish on a white wicker dresser Wendi bought at her local Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

“Show up and stand in solidarity”

PolicyLink’s Kalima Rose reflects on the role of advocacy organizations in the fair housing debate.

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Brian Lafferty

“It really meant a lot just to be with like-minded AmeriCorps members... A year of service was the right thing to do.”

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