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DIY decor ideas with finds from Habitat ReStore

Interior designer Brenda Ische shows us how she transforms old pieces into unique lighting for her new bakery and offers inspiration for other DIY projects.

Why is clean water important?

Learn how Habitat’s water sanitation work benefits families and communities.

Meeting a new family: Habitat volunteers

Habitat doesn’t just build new houses; we also do repairs like help painting Jo and John’s house when money was tight for the couple. Now they volunteer for us.

We made a DIY pallet Christmas tree

We were inspired to make a DIY pallet Christmas tree this year. Here’s how we did it.

Can community engagement enhance civic responsibility?

How can community engagement enhance your civic responsibility? A Habitat AmeriCorps alum shares how his alternative break led to a transformational experience.

Research series: How does housing affect children’s education?

Making direct connections between housing and its impact on children’s education is challenging, but studies have drawn a pathway between owning a decent, affordable, and stable home and experiencing positive educational outcomes.

Lowe’s employees make an impact at the Carter Work Project

Lowe’s employees have a longstanding history of participating in Habitat’s Carter Work Project, and they are continuing their enduring support at the 2023 event by helping to build homes and community in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Shelter leads to success

Young people who have aged out of the foster care system need a place to call home as they work to successfully transition into adulthood. With that in mind, Habitat Poland launched an innovative project that it hopes can serve as a model for the rest of the country.

Q&A: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation partners with Habitat to improve neighborhoods

Associates from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation believe Habitat is an ideal partner to work alongside communities to improve the health and quality of life the residents living there.

Habitat Hammers Back: One year progress report

One year after the historically devastating hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Habitat for Humanity continues to work with affected communities in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

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