Too many among the general public aren’t aware that the egregious racial disparities in America that exist today — in education, employment, health and wealth — are linked to Black families’ exclusion from accessing decent and affordable shelter – something we all need to thrive.
Twenty-one families, including those of Eno’s and Erica and Neil’s, are building their homes as well as their hopes alongside a former U.S. president and first lady and volunteers at the 2019 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Nashville, Tennessee.
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.
The 11th annual National Women Build Week empowers women to build safe and decent homes in more than 300 communities nationwide.
In fiscal year 2019, Habitat served more than 7 million people, enlisting the support of more than 1.4 million volunteers. Those are among the takeaways from Habitat for Humanity International’s annual report which was published today.
Find out how people like you – who believe in equality, justice and compassion – are coming together to build up and celebrate our shared humanity by answering Dr King’s question, “What are you doing for others?”
You are critical in helping us create equitable access to adequate housing in informal settlements. Show your support in several impactful ways!
Habitat for Humanity calls for transformative action prioritizing adequate housing and informal settlements.