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After months of anticipation — and yet not having time to think too much about a trip I still considered far into the future — I am boarding a plane with my daughter for Ethiopia.

The 39th annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project took place October 26–31, 2025, led by Austin Habitat for Humanity. Hundreds of volunteers came together to build 25 affordable, energy-efficient homes in Whisper Valley, a sustainable community in East Austin. Check out this year’s house photos, featuring homeowners and volunteers. 

George O’Malley of Habitat Greater Boston shares his tips for reducing your house’s energy use.

Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford reflects on just what you help build when you build with us.

Because you might not have much time to evacuate when a disaster strikes, it is important to have a plan in place to get your family out of danger quickly and efficiently.

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.

Habitat Zambia builds home with member of vulnerable groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities, orphans and households headed up children. Lucy began raising her two younger brothers when she was in the seventh grade. Today, her family thrives in a Habitat house.

See what eight local DIY designers created from common vintage ReStore finds during the fourth annual ReStore ReStyle Design Challenge at Our Towns Habitat ReStore in North Carolina.

Longtime Habitat volunteer David Letterman shares his thoughts on how the Carters influenced and inspired him.

A father and a teacher, Jose sees how important affordable housing is to a child’s academic and future success.