A home isn’t just a roof; it’s a foundation for stability, opportunity, and a stronger future. For low-income families, owning a home is often the first real chance to build something lasting. Learn more about how Habitat homes lead to stability and wealth.
“We get to see despair transform into hope over and over,” President Carter once said. Take a look back at the kinds of inspiring moments that spark when homeowners, volunteers and supporters come together under a common mission.
From city halls to statehouses, Habitat is working alongside partners and advocates in the United States to drive real change — reforming zoning laws, unlocking funding and shaping policies that make homeownership more attainable.
In 2023, Habitat funded the Urban Institute to assess policy changes and interview stakeholders from Cost of Home’s first four years. Researchers identified six key strategies for driving policy and systems change.
Carter Work Project volunteers lend a hand to the Charlotte community’s work building a thriving neighborhood at the historic site where an all-Black, segregation-era school called Plato Price stood. The once-empty lot is being transformed into an affordable, vibrant neighborhood with single-family homes, walking paths, nature areas and a community meeting space.
We’re popping up in 10 cities worldwide with an art installation of 10 doors, each featuring work from local artists and real homeowner stories. Visit the exhibit live on May 16 and 17 at Piedmont Park.
Learn more about the tax benefits you may be eligible for when you make a donation to Habitat for Humanity.
When you shop at Habitat ReStores, you not only get great stuff for great prices, you contribute to a great cause.
Check out this year’s house photos, featuring volunteers from the 2016 Carter Work Project.