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.
Our Disaster Response staff helps disaster-affected affiliates organize community clean-up efforts, assess impact and develop a response plan based on needs and available resources.
International housing nonprofit aids communities impacted by Harvey and Irma.
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.
Habitat supports its provisions to streamline existing programs, increase the supply of affordable homes and preserve our aging housing stock.
Volunteers and homeowners are showing their appreciation for the hard work that was accomplished during this year’s Carter Work Project.
ATLANTA (May 20, 2026) — Habitat for Humanity applauds the House of Representatives’ bipartisan passage of the amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a vote of 396 - 13.
“The entire Habitat for Humanity family is praying for Mrs. Carter and President Carter as she enters hospice care at their home. We pray that they continue to experience the blessings of time with their family and with each other, and they draw comfort from knowing people around the world are sending them prayers, love and support.”