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The impact of housing affordability on families

Bringing housing costs to an affordable level can make all the difference in the life and future of a family — physically, mentally, economically, developmentally.

May 2016 Good Measure

Find out the total amount of homes built across the U.S. as part of Habitat’s Home Builders Blitz, the number of families served by Habitat Nepal since its 1997 beginning and more.

Habitat for Humanity thanks Sen. Bennet for co-sponsoring legislation supporting operations across the U.S.

Sen. Bennet agreed to co-sponsor bipartisan bill S 1344 to clarify mortgage regulations to ensure Habitat for Humanity affiliates may continue to receive voluntarily donated appraisals on homes that they build without the risk of financial penalty.

Habitat for Humanity thanks Sen. Bennet for co-sponsoring legislation supporting operations across the U.S.

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet agreed to co-sponsor bipartisan bill S 1344 to clarify mortgage regulations to ensure Habitat affiliates may continue to receive voluntarily donated appraisals on homes that they build without the risk of financial penalty.

A gift of love builds a Habitat house in Mississippi

On Dec. 19, Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area held a very special home dedication for the Jean Kemp house, financed with a $60,000 donation by Garth Kemp in honor of his wife. He sponsored the house without telling her, planning to surprise her at the dedication ceremony.

“A way to give back”

Some Habitat volunteers wield a different set of tools.

Financial freedom

A statewide survey of Habitat homeowners in Minnesota reveals more savings and more confidence that college is in reach.

David, Harriet and their big extended family

Habitat Uganda’s affordable loans available to low-income families have dramatically changed the lives of David and his family.

Meeting a new family: Habitat volunteers

Habitat doesn’t just build new houses; we also do repairs like help painting Jo and John’s house when money was tight for the couple. Now they volunteer for us.

We made a DIY pallet Christmas tree

We were inspired to make a DIY pallet Christmas tree this year. Here’s how we did it.

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