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Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Colton Shaheen

After a military career as an aviation officer didn’t happen, Colton Shaheen has found another way to soar.

Everyone deserves a decent place to live

Through shelter, we empower people to build a better future for themselves and their families.

History of the Women Build program

Learn about the history of the Women Build program, where volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build since 1991.

Why AmeriCorps is important

Amanda shares how her AmeriCorps experience makes a difference in the lives of families. She has also been able to find a job and pay off student loans.

Making affordable, safe, sustainable housing a global reality

Habitat for Humanity is working with the Communitas Coalition to urge the United Nations to help make cities and homes around the world more affordable, safe and sustainable for all.

“I can help someone else”

U.S. Marine Corps veteran’s Habitat journey takes him from volunteer to homeowner to employee.

How cities keep homes affordable in Honduras

Habitat helps cities in Honduras adopt housing policy that improves affordability for growing families like Fanny and Fredy’s.

A Habitat family finds the freedom to dream

As a child, Michigan State Representative Ben Frederick and his family finally found stability in a Habitat home. As a grownup, Frederick sought an answer to the question: “How can I, in some small way, be worthy of all this?”

Making a difference through the RV Care-A-Vanners

Ron Vandeveld wanted to make a difference so he made sure that his legacy will make an impact through Habitat for a long time to come.

Of what am I certain?

In this essay, Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford reflects on our organization’s mission, vision and faith principles, reaffirming certainty that Habitat stands in its its fierce commitment to the equality of all people and its unfailing devotion to the creation of opportunity for all.

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