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On his first day as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, sometime in the mid-1980s, Cliff Popejoy, an air quality scientist, decided to give the electricians a hand. Although seemingly simple at the time, that decision would go on to change the trajectory of Cliff’s life in ways he couldn’t have imagined. 

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. 

Families with low incomes face the double burden of high costs for housing and energy despite the tendency to consume less energy. Offering energy-efficient homes to these households can reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and the homes’ energy costs and resulting energy burden.

Explore Habitat for Humanity’s history – its beginnings, growth and milestones.

Decisions to resume operations at Habitat affiliates will vary greatly based on the status of the pandemic in the communities we serve, directives from state and local governments, and the capacity of the affiliates to modify their operations in a way that prioritizes safety.

Habitat’s policy-specific report highlights shelter issues around the world and recommends policy solutions.

As COVID-19 grew into a pandemic, community members of Lusaka, Zambia, like Morrix stepped up to ensure their neighborhood water kiosks continued to be a safe and sanitary resource.

Learn how hard hats, safety glasses, safety boots and gloves can protect you from injury on a Habitat build site.

Whether this is your first company volunteer event, or you’re seasoned pros, Habitat provides a fun, easy and engaging experience.