Hurricane recovery: Habitat Hammers Back update
Habitat for Humanity takes a holistic approach in helping those affected recover from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Habitat for Humanity takes a holistic approach in helping those affected recover from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
During the month of April, more than 400 Kum & Go locations engaged store associates and encouraged customers to donate to Habitat at checkout, which raised more than $547,000.
After Hurricane Sandy destroyed her home, Barbara was able to rebuild a stronger and more resilient home with the help of Habitat for Humanity.
Over the next two years, the Whirlpool Foundation will allocate $2.5 million to help the global housing nonprofit construct stronger, more energy-efficient homes that are responsive to changing climate conditions and increasing climate hazards.
Victoria knows a lot can happen in 20 years. In that time, she raised four children who have grown into fine adults and now has 11 grandchildren.
For Taylor Thompson, building with Habitat is the most meaningful way to honor his mom Maureen, an architect who designed a Habitat house.
This year, Habitat marks 50 years of bringing people together to build prosperous and healthy communities. Drawing upon this milestone, the campaign will address the global housing need and bring this urgency forward through pop-up installations, on-the-ground builds and digital storytelling across more than 60 countries.
One year after the historically devastating hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Habitat for Humanity continues to work with affected communities in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
“Habitat educated me,” says Yondella Hall. “I didn’t know leaking and standing water could affect my health.”