The Bureau of the Habitat III Preparatory Committee recently released the zero draft of the New Urban Agenda, which was created in consultation and coordination with numerous sectors and stakeholders around the globe, including Habitat for Humanity.
By partnering with Habitat’s Aging in Place program, older adults across the U.S. are able to access the resources they need to age in their homes, while maintaining both their independence and quality of life. The results are happier, healthier older adults – just take a look at some of the stories they’ve shared with us.
Habitat for Humanity’s long-term impact on communities is on full display in Oak Cliff Gardens, a neighborhood of 400 homes in the larger area of East Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas.
David “Ziggy” Ziegler, who volunteers through our partner Thrivent, finds joy in working together with families and community members to help strengthen housing resilience worldwide.
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is partnering with residents and local organizations to improve the quality of life in a historically marginalized neighborhood in Massachusetts. Learn how listening to residents, hiring them, and centering their voices has been key to driving improvements.
With the support of AbbVie, Habitat is working to create a sustainable impact in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria and help storm-affected homeowners like Rosa and Antonio repair their homes.
David and Daniela achieve greater financial security in their Habitat home thanks to solar panels funded by a Whirlpool Corporation grant.
We are deeply grateful to the many partners who help Habitat for Humanity build decent and affordable housing in the United States and around the world.
Today, in recognition of housing’s critical role in climate mitigation and adaptation, Habitat for Humanity has made specific programmatic commitments toward accelerating low-income families’ access to low-carbon, resilient housing solutions.
Habitat for Humanity is committed to increasing access to safe, decent and affordable housing in Puerto Rico and assisting people on their “pathway to permanence” in securing shelter.