The award will be used to help Habitat affiliates across the U.S. further address the systemic barriers that have prevented many underserved populations, particularly Black Americans, from owning homes.
Living in constant worry that they’d be forced out of their apartment due to skyrocketing rents, Home is the Key homeowners Araceli and Ernesto found an affordable mortgage through Habitat.
Now more than ever, Habitat for Humanity’s work is critical. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to work tirelessly toward our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat homeowner Helen Prysock recently paid off her mortgage early and burned the note in celebration. She reflects on what she calls the “blessing of homeownership.”
Irma and Silverio celebrated the final payment on their Habitat home by shredding the mortgage.
When housing isn’t affordable and secure, families suffer.
Most parents surprise their kids with gifts, but Heather Heflin surprised her 10-year-old daughter Monique with a house.
Reckford was selected from among 49 other nonprofit leaders and innovators on the 20th annual NonProfit Times Power and Influence Top 50 list.