Drawing on 25 years of leadership in nongovernmental organizations and the private sector, Canagasingham will assume operational responsibility for Habitat in March 2020.
Jennifer and Olivia have peace of mind and greater financial security now that they’ve moved into affordable Habitat homes featuring solar panels installed with the support of a Whirlpool BuildBetter grant.
Habitat for Humanity International is pleased to announce the election of Brad Hewitt as the new chair of its board of directors and thanks retiring chair Joe Price and other newly elected and retiring members.
The recycling initiative begins June 1 and invites 140 local Habitat organizations to work with their local civic groups, businesses and community partners to improve sustainability in their communities.
It was 1942, and on the outskirts of the rural South Georgia town of Americus, a radical experiment began. Koinonia Farm was the culmination of the lifelong passions of farmer and biblical scholar Clarence Jordan. On that farm, among rows of pecan trees, after years of struggles caused by boycotts and persecution, the seeds for Habitat for Humanity were sown.
The 35th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project is now underway in Indiana’s St. Joseph County. A total of 41 homes will be built, renovated or repaired in Mishawaka and South Bend as part of the 2018 Carter Work Project.
Habitat’s campaign is continuing to fundraise throughout April and raise awareness of the growing need for affordable housing across the U.S.
For John Rhoden, volunteering is a way to help build community. His roofing company donates its labor to help ensure that Habitat for Humanity homes in Wichita, Kansas, are equipped with strong, durable roofs.
