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Habitat and the CAPABLE model
As part of our innovative Aging in Place strategies, Habitat for Humanity implemented the CAPABLE model across five Habitat affiliates. This model is an evidence-based approach developed by researchers from Johns Hopkins University to help holistically address older adults’ needs.
As May rent and mortgage payments come due, Habitat for Humanity organizations from all 50 states tell Congress housing stability needed now, more than ever
Habitat is urging Congress to take greater action to support housing stability and the nonprofit organizations that serve low-income families.
Celebrity Couples Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott along with Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum join Valspar Paint® to launch the Valspar Color Project video series benefitting Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International and Lowe’s kick off most ambitious International Women Build Week ever with more than 300 projects across the United States, Canada and India
The partnership increases commitment to highlighting global need for safe and affordable housing while addressing the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women.
Habitat best practices
Each local Habitat should follow these Habitat best practices to safely manage volunteers on a construction site.
Habitat for Humanity receives $1.25 million donation from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation to help improve wellness of low-income older Americans by combining home repairs with health care services
Habitat will implement award-winning aging-in-place research by Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in five communities in the United States.
What are Habitat houses like in North America?
Learn about the characteristics shared by most Habitat houses in the U.S. and Canada.
Apply for a Habitat house
Learn about Habitat’s homeownership process and family selection qualifications. Habitat does not give away houses; instead, future homeowners partner with local affiliates and volunteers to build or rehabilitate a home and pay an affordable mortgage.
World Habitat Day
More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly took an important step in promoting the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live by declaring that the first Monday in October would be World Habitat Day.
