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2001–2005: Disaster Response programs

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Hurricane Stan, Sierra Leone’s humanitarian emergency and the Gujarat earthquake were some of the Disaster Response efforts we worked on from 2001 to 2005.

Building and beyond: 5 additional ways Habitat works to fulfill our mission

The need for global housing is so vast and the issues that surround it are so complex that Habitat works in many ways to partner with families and communities to create sustainable and sweeping change. That’s how we will realize our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

“I tell everyone I meet”

Homeowner Youkhanna is one of Habitat for Humanity’s biggest advocates. “I tell people in the grocery, in church, wherever I go, how Habitat for Humanity has changed my life.”

Building strong homes and lasting friendships

Two families share how they are building strong homes and lasting friendships with U.S. and Canadian volunteers during the 2017 Carter Work Project.

Home is the key to better health

Omar and his sister’s health and well-being has improved in their family’s Habitat for Humanity home.

Employer matching gifts

Many employers will match tax-deductible charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees and employees’ spouses. Find out if your company will match gifts to Habitat for Humanity.

Hurricane Harvey recovery in Texas

When Hurricane Harvey tore into Texas in September 2017, six local Habitat for Humanity organizations responded as soon as floodwaters ebbed. In the time since, Habitat has built or repaired homes with families in affected communities, in addition to providing disaster-related services and loans to homeowners. 

Hurricane Irma recovery in Florida

In the time since Hurricane Irma hit Florida in 2017, we have been hard at work helping families build or repair safe, affordable homes across the state in areas hit by the storm and providing disaster-related services to affected families as well. 

Habitat co-founder Millard Fuller

Learn about Habitat for Humanity’s co-founder, Millard Fuller.

500,000 universal truths

President Jimmy Carter explains how he and his wife Rosalynn first became involved with Habitat for Humanity.

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