In this essay, Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford reflects on our organization’s mission, vision and faith principles, reaffirming certainty that Habitat stands in its its fierce commitment to the equality of all people and its unfailing devotion to the creation of opportunity for all.
Finding a decent, affordable place to call home was an ongoing challenge for Donyelle, a public school employee for 38 years. “We were really in need of better housing,” Donyelle says.
Every day, families partner with Habitat for Humanity to build homes and, as a result, better lives. Learn about the journey each family takes on the intensive path to homeownership.
Becoming a Habitat homeowner means the world to Alondra, especially now that her children have a safe place to play and build lasting memories.
Benjamin and Teresa thought affordable homeownership was out of reach until they found Habitat. Now the homeowners are active community leaders, and their family is flourishing.
We offer alternative school break volunteer opportunities to college students throughout the United States.
Learn more about why we work with housing market systems, our leadership team and the impact our work has on the communities we work alongside.
Habitat for Humanity does more than build. We also advocate to change policies and systems to improve access to adequate affordable housing. Learn more and how you can get involved.
Since 1994, our work in Northern Ireland has focused on reconciliation and building strong, vibrant communities in which everyone can reach their full potential.