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.
Habitat for Humanity and Wells Fargo have collaborated for nearly three decades, sharing a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Nationwide, Wells Fargo Builds helped families build or improve 386 homes in 2021.
In a new issue brief, Habitat uncovers a massive and growing blind spot in the discourse around climate change-induced migration and adaptation efforts.
Habitat for Humanity is a unified global network with more than 900 offices in the U.S. and operations in 60 countries. Local Habitat offices bring the mission to life, tailoring the work to meet their community’s needs.
Associates from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation believe Habitat is an ideal partner to work alongside communities to improve the health and quality of life the residents living there.
A two-year effort will study the health and quality of life impact of a neighborhood revitalization approach that puts residents in the driver’s seat for change, with a focus on six neighborhoods across America.
Growing up in a decent, affordable home can have a powerful effect on children. Studies draw a straight line between the quality, location and affordability of housing and a child’s ability to thrive.
Everyone deserves to live in a stronger and healthier community — and to contribute to how that community is shaped over time, which is why we have focused on advocating for policies that protect and strengthen neighborhoods and enable communities to thrive.
One of Habitat for Humanity’s Home is the Key families talks about the positive effects moving into their home has had on their children’s health.