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“We do have the power”
Two years ago, Indian River Habitat recruited homeowner LaKisha Erwin to manage their revitalization efforts in her neighborhood of Gifford.
“I can help someone else”
U.S. Marine Corps veteran’s Habitat journey takes him from volunteer to homeowner to employee.
Habitat's five models of urban intervention
At the World Urban Forum, Habitat is showcasing five innovative models that address key global housing challenges. The models demonstrate how housing solutions can be a powerful tool for transforming cities, tackling climate change, addressing urban crises and promoting inclusion of marginalized groups.
Putting their stamp on fundraising in Louisiana
For the past 12 years, second graders at Louisiana’s Christ Episcopal School in Covington have raised money for Habitat St. Tammany West in a unique manner: an intra-school post office.
How substandard housing affects families and the difference Habitat is making
When housing isn’t affordable and secure, families suffer.
“Keep the site moving”
If you volunteer with Habitat for Humanity DeKalb in Atlanta, you might get the opportunity to work with construction supervisor Bobby Dunn.
Transforming low-income communities through energy efficiency
Residential energy efficiency offers untold potential for savings, job creation, improvements in health and safety, and community reinvestment. But often, the people who would benefit most from energy upgrades are least able to afford them.
Commitment and persistence
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.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
Find out how AmeriCorps members are supported in service and beyond.