The CDC identified housing as an important social determinant of health, highlighting the link between where people live and their health. This evidence brief summarizes research on key factors to improving health through housing in populations with low incomes and illustrates how the work of Habitat for Humanity contributes to positive health outcomes.
Meet seven families who have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home.
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.
Hear from some inspiring kids who are setting up lemonade stands, giving away their birthday money and emptying their piggybanks so other kids can have good homes, too.
The 2015 Build-a-Thon celebrates the 20 years of Habitat AmeriCorps and commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in New Orleans.
As Habitat celebrates 40 years of building in your community and all over the world, here are 40 facts about us.
Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community — and all over the world — to help them build or improve a place they can call home.
Habitat for Humanity today announced that it is receiving more than $400,000 from Travelers to support its Homes, Communities, Hope + You campaign.
Learn how Habitat partners with The Mission Continues to empower veterans to continue serving at home and help build stronger, more stable communities.