A Habitat house leads to personal successes
From living in a Habitat home to helping others build their own, Boris Henderson shares how Habitat changed the trajectory of his life.
From living in a Habitat home to helping others build their own, Boris Henderson shares how Habitat changed the trajectory of his life.
When Rachel connected with Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno’s Aging in Place program, her decades-long hope of tackling the upkeep of her home became a reality.
During his time as construction manager with Sumter Habitat for Humanity, Bob was able to form meaningful and long-lasting connections with volunteers from Collegiate Challenge.
Through our Aging in Place program, Habitat aims to help older adults make the upgrades and repairs necessary to ensure their homes are accessible and safe to continue living in as they age. These stories exemplify our work to provide these accessible accommodations across the U.S.
Ryan helped his family build their own Habitat home. Now, as an AmeriCorps member, he’s helping others realize their dream of homeownership.
José started a new career in construction after attending Habitat Builds Puerto Rico, a 5 1/2-week program established with the support of AbbVie that trains students interested in entering the construction industry.
For the first time since 1988, the Carter Work Project returns to Atlanta in this milestone year marking Habitat for Humanity’s 50th anniversary.
Habitat is committed to resource- and energy-efficient building practices. Habitat’s Construction Technologies department provides our affiliates with construction techniques that conserve natural resources and reduce long-term costs for Habitat homeowners.
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