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What are Habitat houses like around the world?

While every Habitat house is built to keep families safe, warm and dry, their designs and layouts vary based on local style, climate, cultural customs and locally available materials. 

Volunteer opportunities

See how our volunteers built with a family in Nicaragua and learn how you can get involved with Habitat for Humanity today.

A decent place to live in Mexico

With Habitat Mexico’s help, Javier has built a home for his family and has seen an immediate change.

Carter Work Project 2019 slideshow

The 2019 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project marked the 36th year that the former president and first lady have built alongside volunteers and future Habitat homeowners. Volunteers from across the country gathered to help families build roofs, walls and community.

Canvassing welcome video

Your reliable recurring gift will make a big difference in the lives of families and individuals month after month!

Finding healing at home

Patricia needed to build a ramp to help her son safely get in and out of their home. With the support of Habitat and Lowe’s, and help from volunteers, James now has a ramp, and Patricia has greater security and peace of mind.

Scentsy announces partnership with Habitat for Humanity

Through sale of flameless candle, 120,000 consultants aim to help Habitat make affordable homeownership possible for more families.

Before and after the Granbury tornado: The resilience of Rancho Brazos

Take a look at these before-and-after photos of Habitat’s work to help families rebuild after the 2013 Granbury tornado.

Moving a Habitat house in Fort Worth

In March, onlookers near Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth were treated to an unusual sight: a house rolling slowly along Seventh Street.

Energy conservation in action: Habitat home relies on climate

Alongside Habitat El Salvador, this Habitat family built a sturdy, affordable home that relies on wind, vegetation, the sun and even the heat to reduce their energy needs and costs.

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