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You may have heard of Habitat for Humanity, but how much do you really know about us? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about our face-to-face fundraising, or canvassing, and learn more about how every donation matters.

Only 21% of countries prioritize housing in climate commitments, according to a white paper released at COP29; urgent action is needed to address housing’s role in climate resilience and emissions reduction.

Financial support and housing programs from federal agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture can have a major impact on the number of families Habitat affiliates can partner with. For North St. Louis County Habitat in rural Minnesota, USDA funding has helped the affiliate increase their affordable homebuilding. 

Together, we and our partners are committed to helping the people of Haiti do the incredibly hard work of rebuilding so that they are safer and more secure in their homes the next time disaster strikes.

With a small loan from Habitat Brazil, Maria Lucia improved her home and life for her 7-year-old daughter Bia.

As sub-Saharan Africa braces for continued rapid urbanization, Habitat’s ShelterTech platform uses an accelerator model to fast-track innovative housing solutions by advancing local startups through a six-month program to scale their business models and get them investor ready.

Finding a decent, affordable place to call home was an ongoing challenge for Donyelle, a public school employee for 38 years. “We were really in need of better housing,” Donyelle says.