Alina and Carlos see their house as an act of kindness. Many acts, actually. Volunteers from eight years ago who helped the family raise their walls returned to help them rebuild after Hurricane Irma.
The CDC identified housing as an important social determinant of health, highlighting the link between where people live and their health. This evidence brief summarizes research on key factors to improving health through housing in populations with low incomes and illustrates how the work of Habitat for Humanity contributes to positive health outcomes.
Whirlpool today announced plans to continue its 22-year long partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, and help Habitat launch its new BuildBetter program.
This marks the 19th year the appliance manufacturer and nonprofit organization have collaborated to support families in need of affordable housing.
Some floods develop slowly, while others develop in just minutes. Being prepared and taking mitigation measures, such as building away from floodplains and elevating homes, can reduce the risk of damage and injuries in a flood.
Hear from some inspiring kids who are setting up lemonade stands, giving away their birthday money and emptying their piggybanks so other kids can have good homes, too.
The 2015 Build-a-Thon celebrates the 20 years of Habitat AmeriCorps and commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in New Orleans.
Mario shares the importance of providing a decent home for his family, just like his father did for him when he was growing up.
Learn about a home so energy efficient that it is projected to create more energy than it uses, based on a family of four.