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How housing affects child development

Growing up in a decent, affordable home can have a powerful effect on children. Studies draw a straight line between the quality, location and affordability of housing and a child’s ability to thrive.

Lent devotions

During this Lenten season, join us for weekly devotions as we focus on ways we can honor Jesus by caring for others. You will find a devotion for each week of Lent.

How to find meaningful work

What does meaningful work mean and what kinds of jobs and volunteer opportunities does Habitat offer?

Corporate giving

We build customized partnerships by working with corporations of all sizes, allowing you to give back to your community through Habitat for Humanity.

Why is affordable housing important?

The need and lasting impact affordable housing has on homeowners and their families is undeniable.

Quality of housing central to childhood development

Read about a study showing how safe, decent housing makes a difference in childhood development, health and learning.

Habitat homeowner celebrates a year of firsts

Shaun and his family look back at their first year as Habitat homeowners.

Helping Florida families recover from Hurricane Irma

Habitat Highlands County is working to help families affected by hurricane Irma through critical home repairs and even helping hurricane-displaced families like Natria’s become first-time homeowners.

Student volunteers develop trade skills on build sites

A partnership between a local high school carpentry program and Habitat means
more families are building and more students are empowered to make a difference.

Peace in Poland for Ukrainian refugees

Habitat Poland is helping connect families to apartments through a city of Warsaw database of residents who have agreed to open their homes to Ukrainian refugees like Marina and her two young daughters. 

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