Helping our neighbors
Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford reflects on his work leading our nonprofit housing ministry starting with Hurricane Katrina which happened his first week on the job.
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Disaster Response programs
Our disaster response teams assess options for responding as quickly as possible in the wake of a disaster. Learn more about our disaster response efforts and how you can help.
What to give someone who has everything
From honorary gifts to a volunteer experience to Habitat merchandise and wearables, each of these gift ideas helps to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Diana Youssef
“I was really diligent about finding a job working in community development.”
Housing products and services
We address both the supply and demand sides of the market when we advise firms who are considering introducing housing products or services.
Making a house a home
“It didn’t seem like something this good could happen to us,” says 17-year-old Kymberly of her family’s Habitat home in Cleveland, Tennessee. With the support of Whirlpool, families like hers are creating decent, affordable places to call home.
Concrete floors pave way for healthier future
An estimated 6% of households in Latin America and the Caribbean have predominantly dirt floors, leaving millions of families at risk of catching serious, sometimes deadly diseases. By replacing dirt floors with concrete, we can help vulnerable families improve their health outcomes.
Achieving a brighter future through sustainable building
Learn the details of how Habitat and Whirlpool Corporation’s 23-year partnership has helped families around the world build strength and stability through safe and affordable housing.
A road map to more affordable housing
Vanderbilt University researchers have released a report that points the way to strong, stable neighborhoods with affordable housing.