Families across the United States are paying too high a price to cover the cost of home. Rents and homeownership costs are skyrocketing while wages are not keeping pace. Everyone should have enough money left over after paying rent or mortgage costs to cover life’s necessities.
Quality housing — housing that is safe, healthy and affordable — is foundational to individuals and families, to the communities in which we live and to the economies in which we all participate.
Only 21% of countries prioritize housing in climate commitments, according to a white paper released at COP29; urgent action is needed to address housing’s role in climate resilience and emissions reduction.
When you volunteer with Habitat’s Global Village program, you contribute a program donation that helps support Habitat’s vision of creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
What kind of volunteer work can I expect? Do I need construction or language skills? Can I fundraise to cover my expenses? Find the answers to these and other frequently asked questions about Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village program.
Several Habitat for Humanity corporate partners are coming together this holiday season to support the organization’s mission by raising funds to help make affordable homeownership more accessible to families in the U.S. and around the world.
Find out what Giving Tuesday is and how you can join Habitat in giving back this holiday season.
Thank you to these supporters and endorsing organizations for helping to make the Cost of Home campaign possible.
Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford reflects on the lasting impact of President Carter’s life of service.
President Carter’s support of Habitat was an expression of his deeply held Christian beliefs.
