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Executive director of Habitat of Kerr County Karen Quanstrom found herself on the phone with homeowner Laci Kocurek, who called to ask about deeding her house back.

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. 

As the very first homeowner in Lawrence Habitat’s Comfort neighborhood, Cathy shares how she how she became part of the growing community from its very beginning.

Habitat for Humanity designs homes that are as unique, creative and strong as the people who live in them. The 2023 Habitat House Design Contest, generously sponsored for a third year by Simpson Strong-Tie, recognizes 10 Habitat affiliates for their remarkable designs across a range of categories, including affordability, sustainability and more.

Like many disaster-affected areas before them, communities now dazed and broken by names like Harvey and Irma also will be rebuilt and restored.

Donated product from Whirlpool Corporation has helped Habitat affiliates build more homes, helping even more families realize their dream of homeownership.

Learn more about what advocacy is, why advocacy is important and the ways Habitat for Humanity is advocating for safe, affordable housing.

Learn about the many ways you can be one of the more than 1 million people around the world that volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity International is pleased to welcome Tim Phillips, an accomplished and recognized legal and risk management leader, as the organization’s new chief legal officer.

After months of anticipation — and yet not having time to think too much about a trip I still considered far into the future — I am boarding a plane with my daughter for Ethiopia.