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The 2018 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project marked the 35th year that the former president and first lady built alongside volunteers and future Habitat homeowners.

“The entire Habitat for Humanity family is praying for Mrs. Carter and President Carter as she enters hospice care at their home. We pray that they continue to experience the blessings of time with their family and with each other, and they draw comfort from knowing people around the world are sending them prayers, love and support.” 

A former deputy sheriff builds a more accessible home in Minnesota with help from his friends.

Habitat for Humanity is committed to increasing access to safe, decent and affordable housing in Puerto Rico and assisting people on their “pathway to permanence” in securing shelter.

When Hurricane Harvey tore into Texas in September 2017, six local Habitat for Humanity organizations responded as soon as floodwaters ebbed. In the time since, Habitat has built or repaired homes with families in affected communities, in addition to providing disaster-related services and loans to homeowners. 

Habitat’s definition of decent housing includes access to clean water, something more than 40% of Zambians don’t have. By partnering with Habitat Zambia, many communities can now access clean, treated water.

Habitat is seeking to raise $100 million to support the repair, rebuilding and new construction of homes to assist low- and moderate-income families in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are named inaugural Habitat Humanitarians in celebration of Giving Tuesday.

Although hurricanes can be dangerous killers, planning ahead and being prepared can reduce the chances of injury and major property damage.

A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves created by major earthquakes, underwater volcanic activity or landslides into the ocean. It may take a tsunami hours or mere minutes to reach shore, so it is important to be well-prepared and know how to respond quickly and effectively.