Black and Hispanic/Latino households face unique barriers to homeownership, which in turn prevents access to the associated beneficial outcomes. This brief provides an overview of these structural and institutional obstacles and their far-reaching effects.
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At Habitat, sweat equity is a new homeowner investing in their home or one for another family. It’s not a form of payment, but an opportunity to work alongside volunteers to bring to life a family’s dream of owning a home.
José started a new career in construction after attending Habitat Builds Puerto Rico, a 5 1/2-week program established with the support of AbbVie that trains students interested in entering the construction industry.
The Scott Brothers join Habitat to kick off the Home is the Key campaign, which puts the spotlight on affordable housing and enlists leading corporations and their customers to support housing solutions.
A White House proposal to reorganize the federal government would greatly devalue investments in affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity warns.
Habitat’s campaign is continuing to fundraise throughout April and raise awareness of the growing need for affordable housing across the U.S.
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.
Habitat ReStores accept many used home goods and household items, salvaged renovation materials and surplus construction products. Find out what you can donate to a Habitat ReStore to keep your old housewares out of the landfill.
These kids are helping Habitat build before they’re old enough to be on a construction site.