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Housing’s effects on child development
Dr. Megan Sandel on the significant effect that housing has on children’s health and development
The impact of housing affordability on the economy
These experts break down how high housing costs undermine the type of competitive business environment essential to strong, vibrant communities.
Disaster preparedness: Earthquakes
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning, but identifying potential hazards and planning can reduce the threat of damage, injuries and loss of life.
Barbie Dreamhouse™ Celebrates 60 Years of Giving Dreams a Home™ with Habitat for Humanity Collaboration
Mattel, Inc. kicks off worldwide celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Barbie Dreamhouse with a year-long collaboration with Habitat for Humanity International. To mark the 60-year legacy of imaginative play the Dreamhouse has inspired, the brand is undertaking 60 projects and activations, including new construction, home preservation and neighborhood revitalization, for families in need of safe, decent and affordable housing around the world
Finding healing at home
Patricia needed to build a ramp to help her son safely get in and out of their home. With the support of Habitat and Lowe’s, and help from volunteers, James now has a ramp, and Patricia has greater security and peace of mind.
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Declutter with Habitat ReStore: A simple spring cleaning checklist
The days are (slowly but surely) getting longer and it’s time to start thinking about spring activities. Use our simple, room-by-room spring cleaning checklist to break your decluttering process into manageable chunks this year!
Service opportunities for teens
Whether you’re in high school, college or on a gap year between the two, community service programs can play a powerful role in helping you find your passion and your voice while volunteering.
Carters and Kims come full-circle with Habitat
The lives of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter have intertwined with those of Peter and Kathryn Kim in extraordinary ways, from their mutual dedication to Habitat to Peter’s hand in helping bring a happy end to President Carter’s cancer journey.