Jimmy Carter: When the waters rise, so do our better angels In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Jimmy Carter reflects on what can be accomplished together for those in need in this CNN article. Read more
A family volunteers together and grows closer The Frantzeskakis family supports Habitat with monthly donations and time together on build sites. Read more
Skills to rebuild communities in Nepal We train people like Sharada in the skills needed to help with post-earthquake rebuilding efforts in Nepal. Read more
Resilience After Hurricane Sandy destroyed her home, Barbara was able to rebuild a stronger and more resilient home with the help of Habitat for Humanity. Read more
Echoes of Katrina: How Habitat brings back hope after a storm Habitat’s own Shala Carlson reflects on her experiences with Habitat following Hurricane Katrina and shares her message of hope for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Read more
What is disaster response? Find out how Habitat and other organizations help families prepare, respond and recover after a disaster strikes. Read more
Risk reduction by design Rapid response is essential after a disaster, but it’s just as important to help communities prepare for the next time nature strikes. Read more
Pathways to permanence The best way to assist families standing in the path of disaster is to find lasting solutions to their shelter needs. Read more
Pathways to permanence: What we build Habitat’s disaster response teams build connections, empathy and long-term recovery through their work with families affected by natural disaster. Read more