Families with low incomes face the double burden of high costs for housing and energy despite the tendency to consume less energy. Offering energy-efficient homes to these households can reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and the homes’ energy costs and resulting energy burden.
A key group of volunteers are those who serve as committee members to move the mission forward, like Dave Hamra, family selection committee member with Tucson Habitat.
Natalie Martinez shares how Global Village volunteer trips can bring together personal and professional interests.
See how our volunteers built with a family in Nicaragua and learn how you can get involved with Habitat for Humanity today.
Nearly 20 years ago, Sarah began volunteering with Habitat while serving in the military. Now, as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, she’s known for her longstanding commitment to safe and affordable housing and her ability to inspires other community members to get involved.
In January 2017, a former corporate executive and 32-year Habitat volunteer from Bloomington, Indiana, hitched up a camper to his truck with a goal of volunteering with Habitat in all 50 states — in a year’s time.
Look back on Mrs. Carter’s extraordinary legacy and hands-on commitment to Habitat’s mission.
Across the U.S., professional homebuilders like Jim Sattler helped a grand total of nearly 250 families during our annual Home Builders Blitz.
“All of us at Habitat for Humanity are lifting up President and Mrs. Carter in prayer as he enters hospice care. We pray for his comfort and for their peace, and that the Carter family experiences the joy of their relationships with each other and with God in this time.”
Young volunteer and advocate Kirby Page shares how she has pursued her passion and purpose with Habitat.