Jimmy Carter: When the waters rise, so do our better angels
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Jimmy Carter reflects on what can be accomplished together for those in need in this CNN article.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Jimmy Carter reflects on what can be accomplished together for those in need in this CNN article.
Emma Funfar and Dot Hannon — one a Habitat Cape Cod homeowner, the other a volunteer — have become close friends. Their bond, as happens so often, has lasted long after the build.
One couple shares an inspiring story of how they supplied the interior portion of their dream house with a substantial amount of building materials from their local Habitat ReStore.
Taking old pallets and turning them into a new sink vanity proves that reusable materials really can be found anywhere.
George O’Malley of Habitat Greater Boston shares his tips for reducing your house’s energy use.
To Mardee Tangian, home means everything. Since 2018, Mardee has volunteered with Habitat Philippines to bring that vision of a world where everyone — families like hers, their neighbors and residents everywhere — can benefit from the stable foundation that solid homes and communities provide, especially in the face of disaster.
In Poland, 1.8 million properties sit empty while hundreds of thousands of people struggle to find a decent, affordable home. We’re closing that gap. Through our Empty Spaces to Homes initiative, we turn these abandoned buildings into safe, energy-efficient homes in partnership with those who need them most.
Shop Habitat ReStore for your next home project and support the effort to provide decent housing around the world.
Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores and donation centers selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, building materials and more. Proceeds from items sold at Habitat ReStores support our efforts to build homes, communities and hope.
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.