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Saving energy and money in New York

Columbia County Habitat in New York has built townhouses with Passive House design, which use 70 percent less energy than conventional construction.

Much happier and safer

Ana Rosemary’s family moved into a safe Habitat El Salvador home after Hurricane Mitch.

Empowering women in Bolivia

In order to improve that access to land and ensure more security of tenure in Bolivia, Habitat is training female heads of household to serve as community leaders and secure tenure promoters in the city of Cochabamba.

Paper house campaign

View resources for a paper house campaign by Habitat for Humanity Youth Programs.

Be a witness of faith through action

On-site in Texas, Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford reassures hurricane victims that we will build back.

Every one

With a little help, all of us have the potential to stand on our own. You can do something right now to help make that possible for another family.

Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering can help you get a new job, get a better job, live longer, help you learn something new, help you see your neighborhood and the world in a new light and help you make new memories.

The true meaning of volunteering and service

While playing in the garage, Steven Yang discovered the signatures of volunteers who helped build his family’s Habitat home, which inspired his dedication to serving his community.

Tears of joy after the storm

See how Habitat and AbbVie work in partnership with families like Sonaly’s and Jennifer and Ramon’s to create safe and resilient shelter in Puerto Rico.

Transforming low-income communities through energy efficiency

Residential energy efficiency offers untold potential for savings, job creation, improvements in health and safety, and community reinvestment. But often, the people who would benefit most from energy upgrades are least able to afford them.

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