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Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have been champions and groudbreaking voices for affordable, decent housing for all, donating their time and leadership each year to build and improve homes through Habitat’s Carter Work Project.

Former President Jimmy Carter served others his whole life, and we’ve been honored that this incredible passion led him to partner with Habitat for over 30 years. President Carter shared with us what inspired him to pursue a lifetime of helping others – a mission that has changed thousands of lives.

President Carter called Habitat a “singular, divine concept that has opened a vision to me.”

Bennie and Chanel White exult in owning a Habitat home after hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

The provincial government in Alberta has shown its full support by serving as a sponsor for the weeklong Carter Work Project.

With a small loan from Habitat Brazil, Maria Lucia improved her home and life for her 7-year-old daughter Bia.

Alongside Habitat El Salvador, this Habitat family built a sturdy, affordable home that relies on wind, vegetation, the sun and even the heat to reduce their energy needs and costs.

Mario shares the importance of providing a decent home for his family, just like his father did for him when he was growing up.

A majority of Americans believe that it is challenging to find affordable quality housing in their communities and more than half of all adults say they have made at least one trade-off in order to cover their rent or mortgage.