Habitat helps make markets work
Learn how Habitat uses microfinance and other financial innovations to help more people access housing solutions.
Learn how Habitat uses microfinance and other financial innovations to help more people access housing solutions.
Habitat is committed to resource- and energy-efficient building practices. Habitat’s Construction Technologies department provides our affiliates with construction techniques that conserve natural resources and reduce long-term costs for Habitat homeowners.
PolicyLink’s Kalima Rose reflects on the role of advocacy organizations in the fair housing debate.
The weeklong 2018 Carter Work Project has come to a close, but for Habitat families and volunteers, the event is a lasting testament to community and the belief that everyone deserves a decent home.
Twenty-two-year-old Kannika Nhem began volunteering with Habitat Cambodia in 2019 for personal growth. And while it has been a fun way to meet new people, develop her talents and explore her interests, she remains a volunteer for another reason.
“I find that the most important inspiration now comes from my fuller understanding of the housing issue in Cambodia and all the ways Habitat works to solve it,” says the university student. “Not only is Habitat Cambodia building safe shelters and environments, but they are also helping people increase their knowledge and skills so that they can keep their income and housing stable.”
Since the national partnership began in 2003, Lowe’s and Habitat have worked together to help more than 18,000 people build or improve a place to call home.
On Sunday, the nation joined former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 99th birthday, and today a record number of volunteers are honoring him in a way he understands well — by getting to work.
Donated product from Whirlpool Corporation has helped Habitat affiliates build more homes, helping even more families realize their dream of homeownership.
GAF employees are rolling up their sleeves to help build affordable and sustainable homes at The Heights during Habitat’s 2024 Carter Work Project.
During Habitat on the Hill, advocates from 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico will meet with nearly 300 congressional leaders about the challenging housing affordability issues facing communities everywhere.