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.
Habitat for Humanity International is calling on delegates at the world’s premiere climate change conference to ensure efforts to reduce carbon emissions don’t raise the cost of housing while also helping the most vulnerable families adapt their homes to withstand rising seas, extreme temperatures and increasingly intense weather events.
Learn more about the types of work we do to build a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Shelter empowers parents, and every single child deserves to feel that strength and stability day after day. That’s what we envision when we talk about a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issues a statement regarding the storming of the U.S. Capitol today.
Habitat is urging Congress to take greater action to support housing stability and the nonprofit organizations that serve low-income families.
Habitat for Humanity International has received a $429,000 grant from the Travelers Foundation, the charitable arm of Travelers, marking 17 years of funding.
Decisions to resume operations at Habitat affiliates will vary greatly based on the status of the pandemic in the communities we serve, directives from state and local governments, and the capacity of the affiliates to modify their operations in a way that prioritizes safety.
During this Lenten season, join us for weekly devotions as we focus on ways we can honor Jesus by caring for others. You will find a devotion for each week of Lent.
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