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9 interesting facts about Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity’s history and scope of work may surprise you. From an old chicken barn to serving more than 29 million families over 40 years, we have a lot of stories to share. 

Service opportunities for teens

Whether you’re in high school, college or on a gap year between the two, community service programs can play a powerful role in helping you find your passion and your voice while volunteering.

Wells Fargo Foundation awards $7.5 million to Habitat for Humanity to build, repair homes

The nationwide launch aims to help families and older adults live more affordably and retain homes for future generations.

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.

Women teaching women

Read how Habitat’s Women Build creates havens of encouragement, community and growth.

Henkel and Habitat for Humanity International expand partnership

Henkel’s continued support of Habitat’s mission enters a new phase with the Loctite 2nd Chance House Campaign with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.

Investing in hope and home: U.S. Bank helps build affordable housing at Carter Work Project

U.S. Bank’s employees volunteer to help make a lasting difference in the lives of families building a place to call home during Habitat’s 2024 Carter Work Project.

Steps to homeownership

Every day, families partner with Habitat for Humanity to build homes and, as a result, better lives. Learn about the journey each family takes on the intensive path to homeownership.

Drew and Jonathan Scott join Habitat for Humanity to kick off monthlong Home is the Key campaign

The Scott Brothers join Habitat to kick off the Home is the Key campaign, which puts the spotlight on affordable housing and enlists leading corporations and their customers to support housing solutions.

Habitat for Humanity's milestones in history

Explore Habitat for Humanity’s history – its beginnings, growth and milestones.

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