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A new start in a Habitat house

Kevin and his siblings are growing up in the Habitat house that gave their parents a place to make a new life.

House plans that turn ideas into reality

Learn who drafts Habitat for Humanity house plans and see some examples of homes we’ve built with families around the country.

Habitat for Humanity applauds Senate passage of ROAD to Housing Act

We are encouraged by the commitment to housing that this bill demonstrates and support its provisions to streamline existing programs, increase the supply of affordable homes and preserve our aging housing stock.

Habitat welcomes Scott Turner as secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issues a statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Scott Turner to head the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

6 ways to advocate for affordable housing

Whether you’ve advocated before or are just getting started, you have the power to impact housing policies. Here are six overarching practices to keep in mind as you advocate for adequate, affordable housing.

Quality of housing central to childhood development

Read about a study showing how safe, decent housing makes a difference in childhood development, health and learning.

L.A. mayor on the affordable housing crisis

Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford discusses fair and affordable housing with Eric Garcetti.

Addressing the affordable housing crisis

The importance of home was highlighted during housing policy discussions at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, co-sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.

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.

A house filled with a hundred hands

Emma Funfar and Dot Hannon — one a Habitat Cape Cod homeowner, the other a volunteer — have become close friends. Their bond, as happens so often, has lasted long after the build.

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