The CDC identified housing as an important social determinant of health, highlighting the link between where people live and their health. This evidence brief summarizes research on key factors to improving health through housing in populations with low incomes and illustrates how the work of Habitat for Humanity contributes to positive health outcomes.
Marking the 25th year of partnership with AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity will hire 325 AmeriCorps members for the 2019-20 service year with the support of a $4.93 million federal grant.
From the abundance of economic benefits to a greater sense of community pride, increasing home affordability is foundational to the health of communities across the country.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to live in another country? Volunteer abroad with Habitat for Humanity.
Take a volunteer vacation with Habitat for Humanity and help build decent, affordable shelter in one of the many locations around the world where we work.
Find out the total amount of homes built across the U.S. as part of Habitat’s Home Builders Blitz, the number of families served by Habitat Nepal since its 1997 beginning and more.
With credit and debt issues, Anita thought about giving up more than once, but the promise of an affordable and good home for her family always prevailed.
As a member of the 2019-2020 AmeriCorps class, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity construction crew leader Dean Williams spends most of his days building. Volunteering has largely been the story of his life — traveling the globe to make use of the random and sometimes eccentric experiences, talents and skills he’s gathered to serve others.
Momajon and Karim were able to build their house at one go with the help of low-interest loans from a microfinance bank and construction planning from Habitat Tajikistan.