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Learn how poverty is defined, why affordable housing can be difficult to find, how housing relates to health and more.

Leading experts, international organizations, over 100 governments and more gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum’s 2024 annual meeting this January. Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford attended to give affordable housing a seat at the table.

Funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service will support 325 AmeriCorps National members who will serve with Habitat in the 2020-21 service year, including building or repairing homes alongside homeowners in more than 100 communities across the U.S. 

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.

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.

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.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to live in another country? Volunteer abroad with Habitat for Humanity.

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.