Common questions about Habitat for Humanity
You may have heard of Habitat for Humanity, but how much do you really know about us? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most.
You may have heard of Habitat for Humanity, but how much do you really know about us? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most.
For Habitat on the Hill 2026, our annual U.S. advocacy conference, professional spoken word poet Charity Blackwell shared her poem “We Build the Possible.”
At Habitat, we partner with families, communities and local organizations across the U.S. to help older adults improve their homes and their quality of life so they can flourish where they live.
Explore Habitat for Humanity’s history – its beginnings, growth and milestones.
Habitat for Humanity teams are assessing homes damaged by Hurricane Helene as the organization prepares its response, with a focus on aiding the long-term recovery of housing impacted by the massive storm system that has killed more than 60 people in the U.S. Southeast.
Global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network announced today that it has raised $1 million for Habitat for Humanity International through the sales of its Giving Good gift cards.
Habitat’s Solid Ground campaign helps create housing policy in Honduras that improves land access for families like Estella’s.
Recognizing that predatory loan practices both online and offline are leaving many Americans trapped in a cycle of debt, Habitat for Humanity supports and encourages U.S. senators to co-sponsor S 2760, the Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic, or SAFE, Lending Act to curb predatory lending practices and promote financial stability.
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.
Through Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program, donated vehicles raise money to help more families. Just a few clicks online can get your donation in process.