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DIY home repair and preventive maintenance checklist

Learn home maintenance tips from Habitat construction specialists to prevent damage and costly repairs to your home.

Habitat houses help families reach their full potential

Dina and her two children were able to move out of a crowded building they shared with 16 other renters and into their very own home thanks to Habitat for Humanity.

Helping families help themselves

Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford shares why some of his favorite moments with Habitat homeowners and volunteers are the house dedication ceremonies.

Realizing the dream of homeownership

As a volunteer with Habitat Huron Valley, Jim Jackson has seen the pure joy of more than 150 new homeowners since 2001.

Steps to a better life

Paul’s work gives Habitat families more than just a way to climb from one floor to the next.

Habitat homeowners celebrate their final payment

Irma and Silverio celebrated the final payment on their Habitat home by shredding the mortgage.

Starter home model revolutionizes affordable housing in Flagstaff

Habitat for Humanity Northern Arizona is building 500-square foot starter homes to bring more affordable housing options to Flagstaff, Arizona. An affordable down payment and an equity savings program are just two of the many features that make the affiliate’s starter home model so transformative.

Habitat AmeriCorps member builds “because I can”

As a member of the 2019-2020 AmeriCorps class, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity construction crew leader Dean Williams spends most of his days building. Volunteering has largely been the story of his life — traveling the globe to make use of the random and sometimes eccentric experiences, talents and skills he’s gathered to serve others.

Gabe, Sylvia, Oscar and Lucy

A Habitat home designed for people with disabilities removes obstacles for Oscar and his parents.

Business partners

Whether this is your first company volunteer event, or you’re seasoned pros, Habitat provides a fun, easy and engaging experience.

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