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“I feel good that I can do this for my kids”

A Habitat house starts with the families who partner with us, like LaShonda and her two sons.

What you're doing now, people did for me

Victoria knows a lot can happen in 20 years. In that time, she raised four children who have grown into fine adults and now has 11 grandchildren.

How to pay it forward with Habitat for Humanity

What does pay it forward mean and how is this concept a key component of Habitat for Humanity’s work?

A new life for a pair of glass gallon jugs

Emily took an old pair of homemade lamps from the 1970s and gave them a fresh look with some primer, paint and new shades.

Disaster preparedness: Family evacuation plan

Because you might not have much time to evacuate when a disaster strikes, it is important to have a plan in place to get your family out of danger quickly and efficiently.

Evidence brief: Affordable accessory dwelling units

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.

Every voice can advocate for Solid Ground

Learn how your voice can make an impact on families around the world.

Research series: How does homeownership contribute to wealth building?

For low-income households and households of color in the U.S., homeownership can be a catalyst to wealth building. In this evidence brief, Habitat takes a look at how these gains from homeownership vary by income, gender and race/ethnicity.

A Habitat family helping other families

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.

Women empowering women and their families

Meet just two of the women whose lives are changing, thanks to this annual event.

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