Millions across India face unrelenting heat during the scorching summer months. Temperatures regularly climb to 104°F, while indoor temperatures soar even higher, reaching as much as 122°F. For families living in these homes, the heat is not just uncomfortable – it’s life-threatening.
We support policies that expand and improve the provision of basic services like clean drinking water and sanitation facilities.
From painting walls to framing houses, the Carters were always ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work alongside fellow volunteers. Journey through these memorable build site moments with two of Habitat’s greatest supporters and hands-on volunteers.
The 2023 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, from Oct. 1-6, 2023. Take a look at some of the most memorable moments from the week as homeowners and hundreds of volunteers worked to build 27 single-family affordable homes.
Check out the group photos from the 2026 Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Georgia.
Habitat examined research on how housing conditions influence health outcomes worldwide, and the findings show time spent at home plays a powerful role in shaping people’s daily lives and long-term well-being.
Check out our collection of digital doors to hear what home means to Habitat and our supporters, and make an impact with your own door!
Donated vehicles from Nissan help us expand our capacity to assist communities in recovery and rebuilding efforts after disaster, build homes more affordably and work alongside even more families as they build and improve their homes.
Carter Work Project volunteers lend a hand to the Charlotte community’s work building a thriving neighborhood at the historic site where an all-Black, segregation-era school called Plato Price stood. The once-empty lot is being transformed into an affordable, vibrant neighborhood with single-family homes, walking paths, nature areas and a community meeting space.
Interested in learning more about how geothermal energy systems can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower utility bills? We’ve gathered the most frequently asked questions below.