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Having a new stair lift installed with help from Lowe’s has made it easier for Richard and Carolyn to age safely in place in their home of 46 years. 

By design, Habitat for Humanity homes provide a strong foundation for families to flourish. During our inaugural Habitat House Design Contest in 2020, generously sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie, more than 100 Habitat affiliates submitted their plans for sustainable, resilient homes to help families in their communities thrive.

The 2019 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project marked the 36th year that the former president and first lady have built alongside volunteers and future Habitat homeowners. Volunteers from across the country gathered to help families build roofs, walls and community.

Theresa made this love wall art from light switches at Habitat for Humanity’s Philadelphia ReStore. See step-by-step instructions on how she created this work in the blog.

Learn how poverty is defined in the U.S. and around the world, and how the reach and impact of poverty affects people.

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

Habitat builds with families for whom an affordable home means the difference between instability and opportunity.

George O’Malley of Habitat Greater Boston shares his tips for reducing your house’s energy use.

Read a full explanation of the process and get expert tips from three upcyclers who frequent Habitat ReStores.

Helen’s new roof is the result of a home repair assistance partnership between the city of Beaumont and Habitat Jefferson County.