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What does it take to build a Habitat house?

What exactly goes into building a Habitat house? A whole lot, as it turns out.

Bringing innovation to affordable housing

Emerging entrepreneurs gathered at ShelterTech Mexico 2017 to brainstorm ways to bring innovation to affordable housing, clean water and sustainable energy.

Simpson Strong-Tie donates $450,000 to Habitat for Humanity to build resilient, decent and affordable homes

Simpson Strong-Tie today announced it is going into its 14th year of partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. The Simpson Strong-Tie contribution allows Habitat to take preventive measures, building homes that are stronger and better able to withstand severe weather threats and natural disasters.

Veterans Build

Find out how you can help us provide volunteer, homeownership and employment opportunities to U.S. veterans, military service members and their families.

Habitat for Humanity innovation challenge

In 2023, Habitat launched a sustainable design innovation challenge, generously sponsored by Weyerhauser, with the goal of increasing access to affordable, high-quality homes by encouraging innovative ideas that promote sustainability and resiliency. Check out a slideshow of the results.

“The opportunity to serve my country again”

Neal Pointer, veteran and Habitat AmeriCorps member, reflects on his experiences with Habitat for Humanity.

Nissan partners with Habitat for Humanity, Heisman Trust for weekend of Dallas-area community service activities

Habitat advocate and volunteer shares her personal journey

Sarah Bond-Yancey, volunteer and staffer, shares the incredible life-changing results of her involvement with Habitat for Humanity.

Nissan joins Wounded Warrior Project and Habitat for Humanity to build new home with a Dallas veteran

Nissan and Habitat for Humanity work together to build a real “Heisman House”

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