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Habitat and the CAPABLE model

As part of our innovative Aging in Place strategies, Habitat for Humanity implemented the CAPABLE model across five Habitat affiliates. This model is an evidence-based approach developed by researchers from Johns Hopkins University to help holistically address older adults’ needs.

What does home mean to you

We asked our supporters to share with us the many ways they think of home and what having a home really means to them. Here are some of our favorite responses.

How cities keep homes affordable in Honduras

Habitat helps cities in Honduras adopt housing policy that improves affordability for growing families like Fanny and Fredy’s.

Carter Work Project kicks off with spirit

The sound of song, prayer and then hammers took hold of the Habitat for Humanity work site on the first build day of the 35th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Our Better Angels: A book by Jonathan Reckford

Now in paperback: Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford shares stories of Habitat volunteers and future homeowners in his book, Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues That Will Change Your Life and the World, with a foreword by Jimmy Carter.

Habitat for Humanity affiliates and volunteers honored for their service and innovation in 2010

Remembering Rosalynn Carter 

As Habitat for Humanity mourns the loss of Rosalynn Carter, we also honor the many cherished memories that we have of her.

Henkel and Habitat for Humanity International expand partnership

Henkel’s continued support of Habitat’s mission enters a new phase with the Loctite 2nd Chance House Campaign with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat continues long-term disaster recovery work in Puerto Rico

With the support of AbbVie, Habitat is working to create a sustainable impact in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria and help storm-affected homeowners like Rosa and Antonio repair their homes.

We made a DIY pallet Christmas tree

We were inspired to make a DIY pallet Christmas tree this year. Here’s how we did it.

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