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Disaster preparedness: Disabilities and special needs

Disabilities and special needs can make it challenging to prepare for and respond to a disaster. If you or someone you know needs assistance, it is important to plan ahead.

New life for the Aldana family in Colombia

Three-year-old Ana Maria Aldana had news she could not wait to share with just about anyone she came across.

Veterans are building happier, healthier homes with Habitat

Veterans are taking the opportunity to build better, stronger and safer homes with support from The Home Depot Foundation.

Disaster preparedness: Volcanic eruptions

Volcanic eruptions may be subtle or explosive and can produce dangerous lava flows, poisonous gases, and flying rocks and ash. Many volcanic eruptions are also accompanied by other natural hazards. If you live near a volcano, active or dormant, be prepared to act on short notice.

Habitat houses provide healthy foundations

Dirt floors can cause health issues for children. That’s why families like Lisseth’s are partnering with Habitat to build a safe, new home with a concrete floor.

Disaster preparedness: Preparing pets for disaster

Pets are often considered members of the family, so it is important to take their needs and safety into consideration when preparing for a disaster.

Habitat at the World Urban Forum: Our work in Egypt and the Middle East

Families partner with Habitat for Humanity across the Middle East to build or improve a place they can call home. In Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, we address urgent housing needs, support displaced populations and foster sustainable, resilient communities.

“I feel good that I can do this for my kids”

A Habitat house starts with the families who partner with us, like LaShonda and her two sons.

Make your own DIY gallery wall with repurposed vintage frames

A step-by-step guide to building your own inexpensive DIY gallery wall from repurposed vintage frames from Habitat ReStore.

A dream kitchen island makeover with help from the Habitat ReStore

Charlotte found the pieces of an old kitchen island at her local ReStore and transformed it into, as she calls it, her “kitchen savior.”

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