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Nine out of 10 Americans and Canadians call for affordable housing solutions
View the key results from Habitat’s Affordable Housing Survey in an infographic.
Habitat for Humanity International and Lowe’s kick off most ambitious International Women Build Week ever with more than 300 projects across the United States, Canada and India
The partnership increases commitment to highlighting global need for safe and affordable housing while addressing the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women.
Building a brighter future through sustainability
Habitat for Humanity of Collin County’s Cotton Groves, a new sustainable and eco-conscious community, will be one of the first affordable housing communities built with shipping containers in the U.S.
What is housing affordability?
Families across the United States are paying too high a price to cover the cost of home. Rents and homeownership costs are skyrocketing while wages are not keeping pace. Everyone should have enough money left over after paying rent or mortgage costs to cover life’s necessities.
Ethiopia: Jonathan Reckford travels to build
After months of anticipation — and yet not having time to think too much about a trip I still considered far into the future — I am boarding a plane with my daughter for Ethiopia.
A conversation with Matthew Desmond
Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, discusses the importance of affordable housing for reducing poverty in America.
Cal Ripken Jr. and Energizer go to bat for neighborhoods in need; celebrate national partnership with Habitat for Humanity
Building a better world through housing innovation
Our Innovation Awards recognize global innovators developing solutions to advance affordable housing. The 2021 winners in the inspirational practices category, generously sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation, developed practical solutions that improved housing in Germany, Colombia and India.
Habitat for Humanity leverages advocacy and innovation to expand and advance housing solutions in communities around the world
The nonprofit’s 2022 annual report highlights programs and initiatives that helped 7.1 million people gain greater access to safe, decent and affordable housing