Our mission, vision and principles
What is Habitat for Humanity and what do we believe in? Find out more about our mission, our vision, our principles and who we are.
What is Habitat for Humanity and what do we believe in? Find out more about our mission, our vision, our principles and who we are.
Habitat is grateful for all the ways you support our work. Join us in completing 30 days of gratitude during the month of November by downloading our calendar with daily ways to reflect and show gratitude.
From city halls to statehouses, Habitat is working alongside partners and advocates in the United States to drive real change — reforming zoning laws, unlocking funding and shaping policies that make homeownership more attainable.
The 2019 Carter Work Project headed to Tennessee where President and Mrs. Carter worked alongside future homeowners and volunteers to build 21 homes in Nashville.
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.
To shine the light on the need for more affordable housing in rural America, Habitat held its first-ever Rural Rally as part of the 2025 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
The Urban Instititute conducted interviews with stakeholders covering seven different policies that were supported directly or indirectly by Cost of Home. Participants shared background and details on the policies they supported as well as the impact of those policy changes on their communities.
In the U.S., we work in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. In Canada, we work in all 10 provinces and each of the three territories.
Once you join a Habitat program, we hope that you’re able to build with us. However, Unexpected events come up. If your plans change, please let us know right away. Here is how we can help.
Making a difference for families in need of affordable housing is a priority for the more than 175 Bank of America employees who are volunteering at Habitat’s Carter Work Project.