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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.

Keys to success

In a Habitat for Humanity house, a family can unlock their highest potential.

Corporate and foundation partners

Thanks to our corporate and foundation partners for building alongside Habitat around the world. We are grateful for their unwavering support.

Making accessibility a reality

Jason’s disability didn’t stop him from partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build an accessible home for himself.

Malcolm's magic

Habitat kid and UGA senior wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell dreams of engaging kids in his newest passion — reading.

Safer at home

Habitat homeowner Ingrid’s son struggled daily with asthma in the unhealthy conditions of her family’s rental. They were in the process of searching for a smaller but healthier apartment when Jean and Ingrid received a call from New York’s Habitat for Humanity of Rockland County.

Volunteers in Birmingham are driven by many things

Ask Habitat volunteers here about their motivation for volunteering, and you will frequently get as many answers as there are — well — volunteers.

First grader fundraises for windows of Habitat houses in Kentucky

Kentucky first-grader Ellie Rue has written and illustrated a book that has raised enough money to buy windows for two new Habitat houses in her neighborhood. 

Habitat for Humanity International and 84 U.S. affiliates receive $436 million gift from MacKenzie Scott

Habitat for Humanity International and 84 U.S. Habitat affiliates have received $436 million in unrestricted giving from American author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Celebrating 30 years of Habitat ReStore

In 1991, five volunteers opened Habitat for Humanity’s first-ever ReStore in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Today, there are more than 1,000 ReStore locations across six countries, all contributing to Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

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