Habitat's history
Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poor housing conditions.
Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poor housing conditions.
Access to safe and reliable water, sanitation and hygiene — called WASH — is an integral component of adequate housing. By connecting communities with our solutions, we help advance health outcomes, environmental conservation, women’s empowerment, economic growth and education.
Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores and donation centers. You can support our work by shopping at and donating items to a Habitat ReStore near you.
Whether you shop for Habitat for Humanity merchandise on the Habitat Store online or shop at your local Habitat for Humanity ReStore, your purchase helps Habitat build homes, communities and hope.
You can learn more about Habitat for Humanity, what we do and why we do it.
Find our most requested inquiries, donation inquiries, general inquiries, feedback, operational and administrative headquarters locations, how to find your local Habitat, area office web and email links, general concerns and suspected illegal or unethical activity or other concerns.
View a list of Habitat for Humanity’s board of directors and senior leadership staff.
View resources for lessons by Habitat for Humanity Youth Programs.
Explore Habitat for Humanity’s history – its beginnings, growth and milestones.