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World Habitat Day
More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly took an important step in promoting the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live by declaring that the first Monday in October would be World Habitat Day.
Act now | Cost of Home
Take action to support the campaign today, and, together, we can help make the #CostOfHome something we all can afford.
Clarification to Dodd-Frank regulation will allow donated appraisals to support Habitat for Humanity operations across the U.S.
Find out about bill S 1344, that would make a technical clarification to a Dodd-Frank regulation in order to allow Habitat for Humanity affiliates to continue to receive donated appraisals on homes for Habitat builds.
Housing need exists in every community
Families in need of affordable housing live everywhere: villages, small towns, sprawling cities, your community. What does housing need look like where you live?
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Your recurring donations help more families attain safe, affordable homes. Learn more about our hassle-free monthly donations and start yours today.
5 qualities of a decent home
While Habitat’s work might look a little different in each of the 70 countries where we have a presence — based on local needs, styles, climate and materials — the elements that make a home “decent” are universal.
Asaad, Nagham and Bashar
Asaad, Nagham and Bashar live in a Habitat home on a quiet street in Des Moines after emigrating from Iraq in 2003.
Newly approved legislation would authorize competitive grant program for weatherization services
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, which contains a provision supported by Habitat that would authorize a competitive grant program for national nonprofits providing weatherization services.
Keys to success
In a Habitat for Humanity house, a family can unlock their highest potential.