Joining work colleagues to build homes
Volunteer and Lowe’s employee Candace Hartley participates in her ninth National Women Build Week, shares what keeps her coming back to build.
Volunteer and Lowe’s employee Candace Hartley participates in her ninth National Women Build Week, shares what keeps her coming back to build.
Habitat-USAID/BHA’s Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements fellowship offered students a chance to deepen their research and boost their professional careers. Learn about the fellows who were part of this innovative program and their inspiring work.
Everyone’s goal on a Habitat build site is the same: a world where everyone has a decent place to live. But volunteers come with many different motivations and skill levels.
Fourth grader Ryan Mackay of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and his mom Liz share why they support Habitat.
“We know we have a permanent place now,” says Poe Shee. “We can plan for things.”
The provincial government in Alberta has shown its full support by serving as a sponsor for the weeklong Carter Work Project.
Mandy and her two sons are now living in a healthy home she built with Habitat for Humanity.
Research has shown that volunteering is associated with improved health and well-being, including increased longevity, adoption of healthy lifestyles and reduction in depression and stress. Dive into the research around these benefits in our evidence brief.
Habitat and Whirlpool Corporation have worked together for more than two decades to help ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing.
If you wonder how far you can get these days on a penny and a prayer, Cameron can tell you. Really, really far.