In 1992, Jerzy and Alicja became the first family to take a leap of faith and partner with Habitat Poland. Because they did, they, their children and their grandchildren are reaping the rewards that come with a stable, affordable home.
Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter built and advocated for affordable housing alongside Habitat for Humanity. Journey through over 30 years of photos showing the incredible legacy of Carter Work Projects.
Lynda Henriksen, director of communications and fund development at Habitat Brant-Norfolk, shares how she’s seen firsthand — through her own life and by working at Habitat — just how important the role of stable housing can play in lifting people up.
Learn how poverty is defined in the U.S. and around the world, and how the reach and impact of poverty affects people.
Irma and Silverio celebrated the final payment on their Habitat home by shredding the mortgage.
Habitat for Humanity designs homes that are as unique, creative and strong as the people who live in them. The 2023 Habitat House Design Contest, generously sponsored for a third year by Simpson Strong-Tie, recognizes 10 Habitat affiliates for their remarkable designs across a range of categories, including affordability, sustainability and more.
“We know we have a permanent place now,” says Poe Shee. “We can plan for things.”
The provincial government in Alberta has shown its full support by serving as a sponsor for the weeklong Carter Work Project.
Habitat is committed to resource- and energy-efficient building practices. Habitat’s Construction Technologies department provides our affiliates with construction techniques that conserve natural resources and reduce long-term costs for Habitat homeowners.