Habitat for Humanity and COVID-19
Now more than ever, Habitat for Humanity’s work is critical. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to work tirelessly toward our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Now more than ever, Habitat for Humanity’s work is critical. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to work tirelessly toward our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Today, in recognition of housing’s critical role in climate mitigation and adaptation, Habitat for Humanity has made specific programmatic commitments toward accelerating low-income families’ access to low-carbon, resilient housing solutions.
As a part of the homeownership process, we believe financial education builds a more solid foundation for long-term personal success and helps alleviate any concerns or barriers on the path to homeownership.
Landslides and debris flows are caused by a number of factors, such as earthquakes, heavy rain, volcanic eruptions and poor land management. Because landslides and debris flows occur quickly and with little notice, it is essential to be prepared.
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.
Acrylic bath remodeling company Bath Planet is donating $250,000 in bath tubs, showers and associated bath accessory products to Habitat for Humanity as part of a new partnership that will help support the construction of Habitat homes across the country.
Habitat for Humanity will participate in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov. 11-22, 2024, to shine a light on the acutely overlooked intersection between climate change and housing, particularly for the most vulnerable.
This new partnership will help more families build and improve places to call home. The campaign sweepstakes features grand prize trips to MLB’s National and American League Championship Series games.
Wesco employees participated in projects including new home construction, home repairs and rehab projects with local Habitat affiliates within communities where they work and reside.