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A safe, decent and healthy home has been the first line of defense for families around the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the work of Habitat for Humanity, more than 5.9 million people accessed better housing in the last year, according to the fiscal year 2020 annual report released today.
In the southern tip of Texas, people had planned for a direct hit from Hurricane Harvey. When it missed, they took a deep breath — then got right to work helping others who weren’t so lucky.
Uponor, a global supplier of commercial and residential plumbing solutions, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity International to donate and install piping and plumbing packages in new Habitat homes across North America.
A partnership between Habitat Zambia and the government has helped families like Jonathan’s create a community of hope and homeownership.
DuPont, a global provider of technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions including insulation, water barriers and other weatherization materials, has committed a range of products to support Habitat for Humanity projects.
With a small loan from Habitat Brazil, Maria Lucia improved her home and life for her 7-year-old daughter Bia.
“Habitat educated me,” says Yondella Hall. “I didn’t know leaking and standing water could affect my health.”