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Steve Thomas, former PBS television host, explains the difference between renovating and restoring a house.

After hurricanes Irma and Maria barreled across Puerto Rico, many families were unable to access disaster assistance because they did not have proof of a clear title for their homes. In response, Habitat and AbbVie began working together to help families secure land tenure through title clearance.

Alongside volunteers from Habitat Philadelphia and The Home Depot Foundation’s associate-led volunteer force, homeowners Reginald and Pat have made their home into a place they can continue to thrive in.

Learn how Habitat uses microfinance and other financial innovations to help more people access housing solutions.

March 9-12 at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, Habitat is the proud presenting sponsor of this year’s Social Impact Pavilion. SXSW is an iconic event celebrating the convergence of technology, film, music, education and culture. Join us as we connect with global innovators, creators and leaders driving positive change. 

See how Habitat helps address housing problems through advocacy that mobilizes people and influences laws and policies.

These two new reports examine the need and propose solutions for encouraging the incremental adaptation of housing in informal settlements using sustainable building practices, as well as avenues for overcoming investment barriers and how to attract more climate tech investors in the sheltertech sector.

See the stunning works of art created for “Doors to the Future Upcycled Art Show,” a fundraiser for a reopened Habitat ReStore.

In 2023, Habitat funded the Urban Institute to assess policy changes and interview stakeholders from Cost of Home’s first four years. Researchers identified six key strategies for driving policy and systems change.

Over the next year, InSinkErator, a Whirlpool Corporation brand, will donate a Badger 1 Model Garbage Disposal for each new Habitat home construction or rehabilitation as well as critical home repair projects including kitchen sink replacements.