When Hurricane Harvey tore into Texas in September 2017, six local Habitat for Humanity organizations responded as soon as floodwaters ebbed. In the time since, Habitat has built or repaired homes with families in affected communities, in addition to providing disaster-related services and loans to homeowners.
Later this month, a Global Village team will travel to Recife, Brazil, to help repair homes — and to use their love of soccer as a way to build unity.
Tornadoes are earth’s most violent storms and often form quickly, leaving little time to make life-or-death decisions. To survive a tornado, advanced planning and a quick response are essential.
As a member of the 2019-2020 AmeriCorps class, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity construction crew leader Dean Williams spends most of his days building. Volunteering has largely been the story of his life — traveling the globe to make use of the random and sometimes eccentric experiences, talents and skills he’s gathered to serve others.
As vital services are restored and first responders stand down, Habitat is ramping up its response through a three-phase recovery plan.
Habitat for Humanity’s U.S. and international affiliates build durable, healthy and sustainable houses at the lowest possible cost.
See how Habitat for Humanity works alongside families like Rosalinda’s to help build, improve or repair home, during good times and in times of disaster.
Habitat is seeking to raise $100 million to support the repair, rebuilding and new construction of homes to assist low- and moderate-income families in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.
Habitat for Humanity International and Wells Fargo have worked together for over 30 years to increase housing affordability and help build more prosperous communities. Today, Wells Fargo is donating $4.6 million through the 2025 Wells Fargo Builds program to support new home construction, renovation and repair to benefit more than 200 families in more than 130 communities across the U.S.
“Taking a shower and having proper handrails in the tub. The handrail in the hallway for helping us steady ourselves,” Bryant says. “They’re little things, but they’re game-changers when you get older.”