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Ron Vandeveld wanted to make a difference so he made sure that his legacy will make an impact through Habitat for a long time to come.

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.

Marie Gemma Donai is one of more than 50,000 families served through Habitat’s disaster recovery work since the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

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

For Jessica, there has never been anything more important than providing a safe and secure home for her two children. Seeing her youngest crawling in an unhealthy home, Jessica says, “That was my breaking point where I said, ‘I need to make a move,’ and Habitat was that move.”

Bringing housing costs to an affordable level can make all the difference in the life and future of a family — physically, mentally, economically, developmentally.

A community comes together to build a new sports field.

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

With credit and debt issues, Anita thought about giving up more than once, but the promise of an affordable and good home for her family always prevailed.

Twenty-two-year-old Kannika Nhem began volunteering with Habitat Cambodia in 2019 for personal growth. And while it has been a fun way to meet new people, develop her talents and explore her interests, she remains a volunteer for another reason.

“I find that the most important inspiration now comes from my fuller understanding of the housing issue in Cambodia and all the ways Habitat works to solve it,” says the university student. “Not only is Habitat Cambodia building safe shelters and environments, but they are also helping people increase their knowledge and skills so that they can keep their income and housing stable.”