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Kevin and his siblings are growing up in the Habitat house that gave their parents a place to make a new life.

Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, answers questions regarding the importance and advantages of volunteering, both for those who serve and for the communities they impact.

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.

Alina and Carlos see their house as an act of kindness. Many acts, actually. Volunteers from eight years ago who helped the family raise their walls returned to help them rebuild after Hurricane Irma.

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.

Through our Aging in Place program, Habitat aims to help older adults make the upgrades and repairs necessary to ensure their homes are accessible and safe to continue living in as they age. These stories exemplify our work to provide these accessible accommodations across the U.S.

Twenty-two-year-old Kannika Nhem began volunteering with Habitat Cambodia in 2019 for personal growth. And while it has been a fun way to meet new people, develop her talents and explore her interests, she remains a volunteer for another reason.

“I find that the most important inspiration now comes from my fuller understanding of the housing issue in Cambodia and all the ways Habitat works to solve it,” says the university student. “Not only is Habitat Cambodia building safe shelters and environments, but they are also helping people increase their knowledge and skills so that they can keep their income and housing stable.”

Over the lifetime of the relationship, Whirlpool has given more than $140 million in funding and donated products supporting nearly 200,000 Habitat households in the U.S. and close to 1 million people in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Learn about community development financial institutions and how they improve housing and livelihoods in underserved neighborhoods.

J.M. Huber Corporation announced today it is renewing its partnership with Habitat for Humanity to support affordable and sustainable housing in communities around the world.