Aging at home with Habitat’s help
Walter was overcome with emotion the first time he took a shower in his new bathroom that Habitat helped build — it was the first time the 81-year-old had a bathroom to shower in.
Walter was overcome with emotion the first time he took a shower in his new bathroom that Habitat helped build — it was the first time the 81-year-old had a bathroom to shower in.
Habitat will implement award-winning aging-in-place research by Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in five communities in the United States.
The success of Habitat for Humanity’s groundbreaking MicroBuild Fund, which has helped millions of low-income families around the world build or improve their homes, is the result of years of careful planning and the ability to attract like-minded and committed partners.
Black and Hispanic/Latino households face unique barriers to homeownership, which in turn prevents access to the associated beneficial outcomes. This brief provides an overview of these structural and institutional obstacles and their far-reaching effects.
Learn more about why we work with housing market systems, our leadership team and the impact our work has on the communities we work alongside.
As more people are building their homes in woodland settings, wildfires have become increasingly dangerous. In order to protect your family, home and property, it is important to prepare before a wildfire strikes.
Tornadoes are earth’s most violent storms and often form quickly, leaving little time to make life-or-death decisions. To survive a tornado, advanced planning and a quick response are essential.
Learn more about raising concerns and how to confidentially and anonymously report any issue or concern that may arise.
Home provides a strong sense of security and comfort — this is especially true for older adults. In Georgia alone, hundreds of homeowners across the state have partnered with their local Habitat to preserve their homes and their independence.