Recovery begins with small steps
Like many disaster-affected areas before them, communities now dazed and broken by names like Harvey and Irma also will be rebuilt and restored.
Like many disaster-affected areas before them, communities now dazed and broken by names like Harvey and Irma also will be rebuilt and restored.
Disasters can strike at any moment, with little notice. In order to protect your home and family, it is important to be prepared.
Some floods develop slowly, while others develop in just minutes. Being prepared and taking mitigation measures, such as building away from floodplains and elevating homes, can reduce the risk of damage and injuries in a flood.
After Hurricane Irma destroyed Sara’s home and left her to recover from a serious injury, she found herself overwhelmed by kindness when she turned to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County to help her rebuild.
Young volunteer and advocate Kirby Page shares how she has pursued her passion and purpose with Habitat.
People with low incomes have generally been less civically engaged than the overall population, but homeownership can change that. In this evidence brief, Habitat examines the connections between income, homeownership, and civic engagement, as well as how closing the racial homeownership gap can mitigate racial gaps in civic engagement.
The new fund aims to unlock flexible capital for Habitat affiliates to build affordable housing at scale.
GAF employees are rolling up their sleeves to help build affordable and sustainable homes at The Heights during Habitat’s 2024 Carter Work Project.
A whimsical tea party in the woods was created using repurposed materials — many from the Habitat ReStore.
Gain access to Habitat for Humanity’s advocacy resources and publications to learn how our global network shapes policies that help families in need of a place to call home.