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What is sweat equity?

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.

The power within

Habitat volunteers see firsthand the transformations that occur when individuals and neighborhoods find an avenue that positions them to be a part of their own solution.

A Habitat volunteer supervising other volunteers

Eric Koskinen shares his professional experience in construction and real estate as a volunteer supervisor on Habitat build sites in New Jersey.

Four families, plus one

Help us celebrate all of the families who have achieved strength, stability and self-reliance in our 40 years of building.

Habitat for Humanity reaches 29 million served as it rises to growing challenges of housing quality and affordability in the U.S. and around the world

In fiscal year 2019, Habitat served more than 7 million people, enlisting the support of more than 1.4 million volunteers. Those are among the takeaways from Habitat for Humanity International’s annual report which was published today.

Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity renew 2015 partnership

Hurricane recovery: Habitat Hammers Back update

Habitat for Humanity takes a holistic approach in helping those affected recover from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

2018 Carter Work Project leaves behind a lifelong community

The weeklong 2018 Carter Work Project has come to a close, but for Habitat families and volunteers, the event is a lasting testament to community and the belief that everyone deserves a decent home.

Habitat’s MicroBuild Fund expands access to loans

The success of Habitat for Humanity’s groundbreaking MicroBuild Fund, which has helped millions of low-income families around the world build or improve their homes, is the result of years of careful planning and the ability to attract like-minded and committed partners.

MaxLite makes $1 million commitment to Habitat for Humanity

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