The White House’s fiscal year 2020 budget request proposes to eliminate funding for programs that support affordable housing, a move that would worsen the affordable housing shortage facing communities across the United States and the world.
Habitat Highlands County is working to help families affected by hurricane Irma through critical home repairs and even helping hurricane-displaced families like Natria’s become first-time homeowners.
Two years after hurricanes Irma and Maria struck, Habitat is making progress in communities throughout Puerto Rico and advocating for changes that will build resilience and reduce delays in recovery when disaster strikes again.
A family’s living conditions can play a significant role in a child’s educational opportunities and achievements.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the U.S. was facing extreme housing challenges. Now, with hours, wages and jobs cut as a result of the coronavirus, even more individuals are facing housing instability.
“I have an opportunity to pay it forward.”
Learn about one family who is among dozens of residents teaming up with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and other community partners to revitalize their neighborhood.
Learn how poverty is defined in the U.S. and around the world, and how the reach and impact of poverty affects people.
When housing isn’t affordable and secure, families suffer.
