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Disaster preparedness: Family preparedness plan

The family preparedness plan contains four steps that families should take to be ready for any disaster.

The power of volunteering

On his first day as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, sometime in the mid-1980s, Cliff Popejoy, an air quality scientist, decided to give the electricians a hand. Although seemingly simple at the time, that decision would go on to change the trajectory of Cliff’s life in ways he couldn’t have imagined. 

A Florida veteran stands strong after Hurricane Irma

After Hurricane Irma destroyed Sara’s home and left her to recover from a serious injury, she found herself overwhelmed by kindness when she turned to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County to help her rebuild.

Disaster preparedness: Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms can cause dangerous lightning, large hail, flash flooding, tornadoes and strong winds. They often develop quickly and with little warning, so it’s important to learn the danger signs and plan ahead.

A volunteer road trip across America

Dillon shares what inspired him to take a volunteer adventure across the country, what he gained from his experience, along with advice for travelers and more.

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Habitat for Humanity and the Scott Brothers celebrate culmination of 2018 Home is the Key campaign by dedicating new homes in Nashville

Habitat’s campaign is continuing to fundraise throughout April and raise awareness of the growing need for affordable housing across the U.S.

Housing policy improves land access for Honduran families

Habitat’s Solid Ground campaign helps create housing policy in Honduras that improves land access for families like Estella’s.

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