Aging in Place with Habitat for Humanity
At Habitat, we partner with families, communities and local organizations across the U.S. to help older adults improve their homes and their quality of life so they can flourish where they live.
At Habitat, we partner with families, communities and local organizations across the U.S. to help older adults improve their homes and their quality of life so they can flourish where they live.
What kind of volunteer work can I expect? Do I need construction or language skills? Can I fundraise to cover my expenses? Find the answers to these and other frequently asked questions about Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village program.
For John Rhoden, volunteering is a way to help build community. His roofing company donates its labor to help ensure that Habitat for Humanity homes in Wichita, Kansas, are equipped with strong, durable roofs.
We believe in a world where everyone — no matter who we are or where we come from — deserves a decent place to live. Habitat’s leaders have committed to creating a space where people of all races, all faiths and all backgrounds come together in common cause.
Thanks to our corporate and foundation partners for building alongside Habitat around the world. We are grateful for their unwavering support.
The place Sheila called home for nearly 70 years had a leaky roof and an inaccessible bathroom, but she lacked the finances to pay for the repairs herself. Habitat and Lowe’s helped Sheila repair her roof and bathroom, ensuring she can comfortably live in her beloved childhood home.
Habitat for Humanity International board member Ronald Terwilliger reflects on the second anniversary of Habitat’s Cost of Home U.S. advocacy campaign and why he is a longtime supporter of Habitat’s work.
Neighborhood revitalization is a long-term, holistic strategy that supports residents to improve the quality of life in under-resourced communities. Habitat takes a local and community-based approach to neighborhood revitalization to ensure that our work is driven by those with lived experience.