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About Habitat for Humanity

You can learn more about Habitat for Humanity, what we do and why we do it.

Shop Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Shop Habitat ReStore for your next home project and support the effort to provide decent housing around the world.

Before and after the Granbury tornado: The resilience of Rancho Brazos

Take a look at these before-and-after photos of Habitat’s work to help families rebuild after the 2013 Granbury tornado.

Habitat for Humanity receives gift to launch $25 million Detroit revitalization initiative

Planned giving

You can leave a legacy by planning your bequest to Habitat for Humanity. You can put your donation to work today and leave a legacy for years to come.

9 interesting facts about Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity’s history and scope of work may surprise you. From an old chicken barn to serving more than 29 million families over 40 years, we have a lot of stories to share. 

Little hands, big hearts

These kids are helping Habitat build before they’re old enough to be on a construction site.

Maureen's legacy

For Taylor Thompson, building with Habitat is the most meaningful way to honor his mom Maureen, an architect who designed a Habitat house.

A penny and a prayer

If you wonder how far you can get these days on a penny and a prayer, Cameron can tell you. Really, really far.

Habitat for Humanity’s MicroBuild Fund wins Classy Award for innovation in social good

Selected from 100 finalists to become one of 10 winners, Habitat for Humanity recently received a Classy Award, which recognizes the most innovative solutions to the world’s toughest social issues.

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