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From rain to refuge in Ethiopia

Yiftu dreaded the rainy season, which caused her home to flood, until she partnered with Habitat Ethiopia to improve her family’s living conditions. 

Energy-efficient homes in Rhode Island

Becoming a Habitat homeowner with an affordable mortgage was already life-changing for Aliyya and her family. Becoming the owner of an energy-efficient house with solar panels brought another layer of savings and excitement.

The gift of home: The legacy of Ellen Hill

Read the story of Ellen Hill, a committed volunteer and supporter whose legacy of giving lives on through the impact of the generous donation of her two-bedroom home, which she bequeathed to Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley in her will.

Research series: Outcomes associated with homeownership

Improving affordable homeownership leads to numerous outcomes that extend beyond the house to areas ranging from community engagement to education​​​​​. This evidence brief provides an overview of how families can prosper with greater access to decent, affordable housing.