On his first day as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, sometime in the mid-1980s, Cliff Popejoy, an air quality scientist, decided to give the electricians a hand. Although seemingly simple at the time, that decision would go on to change the trajectory of Cliff’s life in ways he couldn’t have imagined.
Thrivent Financial volunteers participate in Habitat for Humanity build sites across the globe. In their own words, these long-term volunteers share what Habitat means to them.
Lisa is the second resident to move into Female Veterans Village, a community that will provide a safe space for women veterans to overcome housing instability and where residents can develop a support system amongst fellow service members.
Access to safe and reliable water, sanitation and hygiene — called WASH — is an integral component of adequate housing. By connecting communities with our solutions, we help advance health outcomes, environmental conservation, women’s empowerment, economic growth and education.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the U.S. was facing extreme housing challenges. Now, with hours, wages and jobs cut as a result of the coronavirus, even more individuals are facing housing instability.
Find out more about the qualifications for Habitat homeownership.
Learn more about our disaster response work in Texas and other affected areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Find out how you can help us provide volunteer, homeownership and employment opportunities to U.S. veterans, military service members and their families.
Advocating for affordable homes requires all of us. Learn how you can help bring home within reach for millions of families in the U.S.
As part of our annual cause marketing campaign, Home is the Key, our partners joined volunteers representing local government agencies, community organizations and social media influencers to boost our collective impact in California this April.