High housing cost burdens in the United States
The number of Americans who spend more than half their income on housing remains at unprecedented levels despite the U.S. housing market’s recovery.
The number of Americans who spend more than half their income on housing remains at unprecedented levels despite the U.S. housing market’s recovery.
The story behind the landmark civil rights case that paved the way for people with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses to live in community settings.
Habitat for Humanity is now accepting cryptocurrency donations including Bitcoin, Etherium and more in our efforts to ensure that everyone has access to safe, decent shelter.
Today, in recognition of housing’s critical role in climate mitigation and adaptation, Habitat for Humanity has made specific programmatic commitments toward accelerating low-income families’ access to low-carbon, resilient housing solutions.
Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford joined leaders from the nation’s largest nonprofits on a phone call with President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams to urge them to prioritize the needs of low-income families and the organizations that serve them.
We offer alternative school break volunteer opportunities to college students throughout the United States.
To achieve systemic changes, we’re working alongside informal settlement residents, community members and allies to address barriers to adequate housing in four focus areas.
Some floods develop slowly, while others develop in just minutes. Being prepared and taking mitigation measures, such as building away from floodplains and elevating homes, can reduce the risk of damage and injuries in a flood.
An increasing number of families across the U.S. face challenges in finding decent and affordable housing and policymakers across the country are debating how best to provide housing solutions that work for families of all income levels that support the recovery and resilience of local economies.