Maintaining the funding of the Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program and the Section 4 capacity building program with proven outcomes will allow Habitat to continue supporting more than 1,400 affiliates nationwide to better meet the affordable housing needs in their communities.
To address the negative financial consequences of predatory loan practices, Habitat supports the creation of standards that would ensure that loans are reasonable to both lenders and borrowers.
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet agreed to co-sponsor bipartisan bill S 1344 to clarify mortgage regulations to ensure Habitat affiliates may continue to receive voluntarily donated appraisals on homes that they build without the risk of financial penalty.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, which contains a provision supported by Habitat that would authorize a competitive grant program for national nonprofits providing weatherization services.
The U.S. Senate passed with inspiring bipartisan support the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, a comprehensive energy bill that contains a provision supported by Habitat that would authorize a competitive grant program for national nonprofits providing weatherization services.
Victoria knows a lot can happen in 20 years. In that time, she raised four children who have grown into fine adults and now has 11 grandchildren.
A Habitat house starts with the families who partner with us, like LaShonda and her two sons.
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.
Get answers about what to expect when volunteering on a Habitat for Humanity build site.
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