Rosalynn Carter’s impact on Habitat
Look back on Mrs. Carter’s extraordinary legacy and hands-on commitment to Habitat’s mission.
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Honoring Rosalynn Carter: memory book
Join us in honoring Rosalynn Carter by sharing how you’ve been inspired by her life and service and reading others’ stories.
Habitat for Humanity issues statement on Sustainable Development Goal 11
Habitat for Humanity calls for transformative action prioritizing adequate housing and informal settlements.
Financial coaching at Habitat helps residents reach goals
Through its Financial Opportunity Center, Habitat for Humanity Findlay/Hancock County in Ohio offers barrier-free financial, employment and income-support coaching to all community members. The individualized and confidential support helps low-income residents reduce debt, improve credit and in many cases, become mortgage ready.
Finding healing at home
Patricia needed to build a ramp to help her son safely get in and out of their home. With the support of Habitat and Lowe’s, and help from volunteers, James now has a ramp, and Patricia has greater security and peace of mind.
Habitat for Humanity unlocks access to homeownership through seventh annual Home is the Key campaign
Throughout the month of April, Habitat’s cause marketing partners are providing financial support, product promotions and their voices in support of Home is the Key. Habitat encourages using #HomeIsTheKey on social media and visiting habitat.org/homeisthekey to learn more.
Research series: How does housing affect energy efficiency?
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.
Helping a longtime resident age in place
The place Sheila called home for nearly 70 years had a leaky roof and an inaccessible bathroom, but she lacked the finances to pay for the repairs herself. Habitat and Lowe’s helped Sheila repair her roof and bathroom, ensuring she can comfortably live in her beloved childhood home.
Whirlpool Corporation’s donated appliances help build affordable homes
Donated product from Whirlpool Corporation has helped Habitat affiliates build more homes, helping even more families realize their dream of homeownership.
Building a better world through advocacy
With the support of allies like Whirlpool Corporation, Habitat’s U.S. advocacy campaign has helped to influence policy and reshape systems to increase access to affordable housing.
