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Building resilience in Puerto Rico through secure land tenure

After hurricanes Irma and Maria barreled across Puerto Rico, many families were unable to access disaster assistance because they did not have proof of a clear title for their homes. In response, Habitat and AbbVie began working together to help families secure land tenure through title clearance.

Flower pots sit in front of a brick wall.

Habitat at the heart of volunteers’ love stories

In all of these love stories, Habitat has played a special role in bringing couples closer through service.

Habitat’s work in Florida after Hurricane Irma.

Florida families recover from Hurricane Irma alongside Habitat

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, families piece together their homes and their lives with the support of Habitat Hammers Back, Habitat’s hurricane recovery initiative.

Habitat helps families rebuild after hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

Habitat Hammers Back: One year progress report

One year after the historically devastating hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Habitat for Humanity continues to work with affected communities in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

A Florida veteran stands strong after Hurricane Irma

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.

Volunteers clean up with Habitat Hammers Back

Hurricane recovery: Habitat Hammers Back update

Habitat for Humanity takes a holistic approach in helping those affected recover from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

Helping Florida families recover from Hurricane Irma

Habitat Highlands County is working to help families affected by hurricane Irma through critical home repairs and even helping hurricane-displaced families like Natria’s become first-time homeowners.

Florida family stands in front of their home.

A family in Florida begins rebuilding after Hurricane Irma

Alina and Carlos see their house as an act of kindness. Many acts, actually. Volunteers from eight years ago who helped the family raise their walls returned to help them rebuild after Hurricane Irma.

Video: Habitat's hurricane recovery plan has ambitious goals

With the help of four keystone corporate partners, Habitat for Humanity has launched the long-term hurricane recovery initiative Habitat Hammers Back.