What is sweat equity?
At Habitat, sweat equity is a new homeowner investing in their home or one for another family. It’s not a form of payment, but an opportunity to work alongside volunteers to bring to life a family’s dream of owning a home.
At Habitat, sweat equity is a new homeowner investing in their home or one for another family. It’s not a form of payment, but an opportunity to work alongside volunteers to bring to life a family’s dream of owning a home.
Written by David Rubel in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and illustrated by Jim LaMarche, The Carpenter’s Gift celebrates an American tradition.
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.
Commissioned by Habitat Australia, the report “Rediscovering the Great Australian Dream” addresses the urgent need to improve homeownership for families with low incomes.
Habitat for Humanity supporters have made a lasting difference in the lives of families in need of safe and affordable housing. Seven Habitat donors share why supporting Habitat is important to them and why they share our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Whirlpool Corporation announces it will renew its longtime partnership with Habitat for Humanity throughout 2017, continuing to provide a new range and refrigerator for every new Habitat for Humanity home in the U.S.
Emerging entrepreneurs gathered at ShelterTech Mexico 2017 to brainstorm ways to bring innovation to affordable housing, clean water and sustainable energy.