James lived through the bad times in the Memphis neighborhood of Uptown, and his hope for better times became a reality when the 2016 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project set to work with his neighborhood.
Across the globe, volunteers bring our mission to life. Because of Violeta’s dedication, even families in remote villages have a pathway to safe, affordable housing. Read more about Violeta’s Habitat Volunteer story.
Learn about the characteristics shared by most Habitat houses in the U.S. and Canada.
Volunteering can help you get a new job, get a better job, live longer, help you learn something new, help you see your neighborhood and the world in a new light and help you make new memories.
Find out how people like you – who believe in equality, justice and compassion – are coming together to build up and celebrate our shared humanity by answering Dr King’s question, “What are you doing for others?”
On World Habitat Day, please join us as our response to the crisis in Puerto Rico begins in earnest, and as we continue to respond in affected communities in Texas, Florida and Mexico.
Find out how Habitat and other organizations help families prepare, respond and recover after a disaster strikes.
Habitat’s advocacy efforts in Honduras increase the availability of affordable land for a grandfather like German.
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning, but identifying potential hazards and planning can reduce the threat of damage, injuries and loss of life.
Taking on a DIY art project? Get inspired by the winners of the Milwaukee Habitat ReStore Recycled Art Contest, and head to your local Habitat Restore for the recycled materials to create something new.