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A safe, decent and healthy home has been the first line of defense for families around the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the work of Habitat for Humanity, more than 5.9 million people accessed better housing in the last year, according to the fiscal year 2020 annual report released today.

Check out this year’s house photos, featuring volunteers from the 2018 Carter Work Project in Mishawaka and South Bend, Indiana. 

The number of Americans who spend more than half their income on housing remains at unprecedented levels despite the U.S. housing market’s recovery.

On Dec. 19, Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area held a very special home dedication for the Jean Kemp house, financed with a $60,000 donation by Garth Kemp in honor of his wife. He sponsored the house without telling her, planning to surprise her at the dedication ceremony.

Partnering with Habitat brings homeowners a world of new opportunities: financial security, potential advancement in jobs and education, independence, a strong sense of community and — perhaps best of all — the freedom and security of living without crushing housing costs or overwhelming worry.

Even as a single mom of six with two part-time jobs, Joyce was able to change her family’s future with the help of Habitat for Humanity.

What exactly goes into building a Habitat house? A whole lot, as it turns out.

Habitat is urging Congress to take greater action to support housing stability and the nonprofit organizations that serve low-income families.

Check out this year’s house photos, featuring volunteers from the 2019 Carter Work Project in Nashville, Tennessee.