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Habitat's history

Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poor housing conditions.

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About advocacy

Learn more about what advocacy is, why advocacy is important and the ways Habitat for Humanity is advocating for safe, affordable housing.

International Volunteer Program

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to live in another country? Volunteer abroad with Habitat for Humanity.

Impact

By partnering with Habitat, families and communities transform their lives with the incredible effects of safe and affordable shelter, including improvements in health, safety, child development, economic opportunity and educational achievement.

Habitat for Humanity International reduces staff and other expenses in face of COVID-19 economic impacts

Global housing nonprofit Habitat for Humanity International is taking several actions to cut expenses in reaction to short- and long-term financial forecasts and operational impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Minnesota Habitat for Humanity named Campus Chapter of the Year

Habitat for Humanity encourages United Nations to maintain focus on housing and land in Post-2015 Agenda

Academy Mortgage kicks off their “25 Years of Service” initiative, Habitat for Humanity partnership

AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon opens doors

The annual AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon event showcases the importance of service and the transformative power of a decent house, like the ones Frankie and Jackie built with Habitat.

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