The weeklong 2018 Carter Work Project has come to a close, but for Habitat families and volunteers, the event is a lasting testament to community and the belief that everyone deserves a decent home.
Read research highlights to learn how accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, can help improve access to affordable housing for low-income households and more accessible housing for older adults. Plus, find out how four Habitat for Humanity affiliates are working to implement ADUs in their communities.
When Job Kalulu was still in primary school, his family lost their home. Today, Job and his family live in a safe, decent Habitat home.
Homeowner Lyndsay found security and self-reliance in her new Habitat home.
“Habitat educated me,” says Yondella Hall. “I didn’t know leaking and standing water could affect my health.”
When Hurricane Harvey tore into Texas in September 2017, six local Habitat for Humanity organizations responded as soon as floodwaters ebbed. In the time since, Habitat has built or repaired homes with families in affected communities, in addition to providing disaster-related services and loans to homeowners.
Steven watched his mother work alongside volunteers to build their home with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, and now he builds with Habitat, too.
Habitat for Humanity works with low-income communities in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. This project, which would benefit over 1,000 individuals, could be delivered in any – or all – of these three states.
Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford has felt a challenge to serve God by serving others since childhood. How is God challenging you to be useful?
Habitat for Humanity brings homeowners and volunteers together to build homes in your community and all over the world.