From extreme cold to ice storms to blizzards, winter weather can knock out heat, power, communications and transportation networks, and can immobilize entire regions. In order to protect your home and family, it is important to be prepared before winter weather strikes.
The Bureau of the Habitat III Preparatory Committee recently released the zero draft of the New Urban Agenda, which was created in consultation and coordination with numerous sectors and stakeholders around the globe, including Habitat for Humanity.
With your help, Habitat for Humanity homeowners are able to overcome the barriers that so often exist between their families and better, healthier and more financially stable lives.
Carmen Smith, executive director of Jackson County Habitat in Florida, talks about seeing the results of their work in the families they serve.
Samantha is 13 years old and has lived in 13 different places. This last one, she says, is going to stick.
Paul’s work gives Habitat families more than just a way to climb from one floor to the next.
On World Habitat Day, please join us as our response to the crisis in Puerto Rico begins in earnest, and as we continue to respond in affected communities in Texas, Florida and Mexico.
