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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in your community and around the world build or improve a place they can call home. Donate, volunteer and raise your voice in support of decent and affordable housing.

https://www.habitat.org

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Long-form content, blog posts, and editorial pieces

Postal Mail Donation Form | Habitat for Humanity

Form #DNWW00002003841

https://www.habitat.org/support/Postal-Mail-Donation-Form

Where We Build – State Affiliate Search Results | Habitat for Humanity

© 2026 Habitat for Humanity® International.

https://www.habitat.org/local/affiliate-by-state

Campaña “Hogar es” | Habitat For Humanity

“Hogar es” (Home Equals) es la campaña global de incidencia de cinco años dedicada a lograr cambios en políticas en todos los niveles, que garanticen que las personas que viven en asentamiento...

https://www.habitat.org/lac-es/hogar-es

Does Habitat ReStore offer furniture donation pickup? | Habitat for Humanity

Yes, most Habitat ReStores offer furniture pickup as well as pickup for other large donation items including appliances, building materials and more.

https://www.habitat.org/stories/does-habitat-offer-furniture-donation-pickup

Why they matter: Property tax relief programs | Cost of Home

Property tax relief programs reduce the burden on qualified taxpayers who live in areas with rapidly rising home values. 

https://www.habitat.org/costofhome/why-they-matter-property-tax-relief-programs

Disaster Response | Habitat for Humanity

Every year, natural disasters, war and civil unrest displace millions of people around the world from their homes.

https://www.habitat.org/our-work/disaster-response

Shop Habitat for Humanity ReStore

ReStore isn’t like other thrift stores and shopping at a Habitat ReStore isn’t like the shopping experience anywhere else. Part home improvement store, part homegoods store and part resale store, e...

https://www.habitat.org/restores/shop

Serving those who served | Habitat for Humanity

Louis Storra isn’t just 90 years old. By his own account, he’s “90 and a half.”

https://www.habitat.org/stories/serving-those-who-served

The impact of housing affordability on communities | Cost of Home

Public officials around the country are deeply concerned about the price of housing and the ability of residents to afford living in their cities, towns and states. They know what a profound effect...

https://www.habitat.org/costofhome/impact-housing-affordability-communities

Honor and memorial gifts | Habitat for Humanity

Honor your family, friends and loved ones by making a “Gift from the Heart” donation to Habitat for Humanity.

https://www.habitat.org/support/honor-memorial-gifts

The impact of housing affordability on the economy | Cost of Home

Greater tax generation, creation of jobs, opportunities for economic development, increased job retention and productivity, and the ability to address inequality — all are among the economic benefi...

https://www.habitat.org/costofhome/housing-affordability-and-economy

Find and donate building materials at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Not your everyday building supply or thrift stores, Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept and sell a wide variety of new and used building materials. When donated goods are sold, they are kept ...

https://www.habitat.org/restores/find-donate-building-materials-habitat-restore

The impact of partnership and advocacy in D.C. | Habitat for Humanity

In the U.S. capital, Shawnee beams with pride as her 9-year-old daughter, Miracle, practices her splits and tumbles in the living room of their new townhome in the new Towns at Ivy City development...

https://www.habitat.org/stories/impact-partnership-and-advocacy-dc

Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter | Habitat for Humanity

An estimated 1.6 billion people are living in inadequate shelter globally – a crisis that has been exacerbated by a lack of attention to, and investment in, informal housing markets.

https://www.habitat.org/our-work/terwilliger-center-innovation-in-shelter

National service strengthens Charlotte community | Habitat for Humanity

After graduating from Boston College in the spring of 2021, Kailey Truczinskas began looking for her next adventure. She was focused on opportunities to turn her passion for service into action for...

https://www.habitat.org/stories/national-service-strengthens-charlotte-community

Housing policy - the German ‘social market economy’ model | Habitat For Humanity

The German housing system can be described as a mixed market wherein privately owned stock is rented to individuals (60%), and people live in their own properties (40%). The rental sector is charac...

https://www.habitat.org/emea/housing-policy-germany

Why they matter: Local and state zoning reforms | Cost of Home

Zoning and land use policies can be an important tool to ensure affordability in communities. Drawn-out review processes and expensive permitting processes can increase development costs ...

https://www.habitat.org/costofhome/why-they-matter-local-state-zoning-reforms

Why they matter: Land banks | Cost of Home

Land banks can be beneficial to communities because they return vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties to productive use while helping to facilitate neighborhood revitalization and ho...

https://www.habitat.org/costofhome/why-they-matter-land-banks

Donate goods to Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more. Proceeds from the sales of t...

https://www.habitat.org/restores/donate-goods

Housing policy Romania | Habitat For Humanity

In Romania, the former rate of public housing privatisation was exceptionally high: in 2021, only 2.6% of the population were living in municipal housing. According to official data, the private re...

https://www.habitat.org/emea/housing-policy-romania

What is sweat equity? | Habitat for Humanity

At Habitat, sweat equity is a new homeowner investing in their home or one for another family. It’s not a form of payment, but an opportunity to work alongside volunteers to bring to life a family’s dream of owning a home.

https://www.habitat.org/stories/what-is-sweat-equity

What is upcycling? | Habitat for Humanity

With just a little imagination and perhaps a coat of paint or some new hardware, an old cabinet, table or chair can get new life as something fresh and unique.

https://www.habitat.org/stories/what-is-upcycling

How housing affects child development | Habitat for Humanity

Growing up in a decent, affordable home can have a powerful effect on children. Studies draw a straight line between the quality, location and affordability of housing and a child’s ability to thrive.

https://www.habitat.org/our-work/how-housing-affects-child-development

Global Village team leader FAQs | Habitat for Humanity

Check out the answers to common questions about becoming a team leader, organizing a team, team leader trainings and more below.

https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/travel-and-build/global-village/team-leader-faqs

Community Partners | Habitat For Humanity

Habitat for Humanity works with many schools to eradicate poverty housing. We coordinate international partnerships and are proud to have community partners like:

https://www.habitat.org/emea/about/community-partners

Cause marketing partners | Habitat for Humanity

Promotions from our cause marketing partners engage consumers to help raise funds to build homes, communities and hope. You can show your support by participating in these special promotions.

https://www.habitat.org/about/partners/cause-marketing

Corporate and foundation partners | Habitat for Humanity

The work of Habitat for Humanity would not be possible without the unwavering support of our generous partners listed below.

https://www.habitat.org/about/partners/corporate-and-foundation

Housing products and services | Habitat for Humanity

We work with numerous market actors within housing market systems by supporting local firms and expanding innovative and client-responsive services, products and financing so that low-income h...

https://www.habitat.org/our-work/terwilliger-center-innovation-in-shelter/services

Development Director | Habitat for Humanity

The Director of Development leads all revenue development efforts with a primary focus on grants management, institutional fundraising, and government and municipal partnerships. This position is r...

https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/development-director-10669br

Who we are (North America) | Habitat for Humanity

https://www.habitat.org/about/who-we-are

Advocacy | Habitat for Humanity

Advocacy means supporting and promoting a cause you believe in.

https://www.habitat.org/about/advocacy

Guidance for raising concerns | Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is committed to supporting a respectful and ethical workplace, safeguarding the rights of those we serve, and properly stewarding our donors’ funds and resources. In service to...

https://www.habitat.org/about/raising-concerns

FAQs

Get answers to some of our most frequently asked questions on what Habitat for Humanity does in the U.S. and around the world, and how you can join us.

https://www.habitat.org/about/faq

Annual reports and 990 forms | Habitat for Humanity

2025: Home is the foundation

https://www.habitat.org/about/annual-reports-990s

Habitat for Humanity resources | Habitat for Humanity

© 2026 Habitat for Humanity® International.

https://www.habitat.org/about/resources

Partners

We are deeply grateful to the many partners who help Habitat for Humanity build decent and affordable housing in the United States and around the world.

https://www.habitat.org/about/partners

Our mission, vision and principles

What is Habitat for Humanity and what do we believe in? Find out more about our mission, our vision, our principles and who we are.

https://www.habitat.org/about/mission-and-vision

In 2026, Habitat for Humanity will celebrate its 50th anniversary

Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poor housing conditions.

https://www.habitat.org/about/history

What we do

https://www.habitat.org/about/what-we-do

Listings & Categories (8)

Category pages, archives, and content aggregation pages

Aging in Place with Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity

Through our Aging in Place program, Habitat helps older adults age at home and in communities of their choice. Our local Habitat affiliates collaborate with human services organizations to evaluate...

https://www.habitat.org/our-work/aging-in-place

Habitat's five models of urban intervention | Habitat for Humanity

At the World Urban Forum, Habitat for Humanity is showcasing five innovative models that address key global housing challenges. The models, listed below, demonstrate how housing solutions can be a ...

https://www.habitat.org/world-urban-forum/habitat-five-models-urban-intervention

Home is the foundation | FY2025 Annual Report

Habitat for Humanity is addressing the housing crisis because we know the difference that a safe, decent and affordable home can make. It’s a launchpad, a door to opportunity, the foundation for a ...

https://www.habitat.org/multimedia/annual-report-2025

Apply for a Habitat house | Habitat for Humanity

Thank you for your interest in becoming a homeowner with Habitat. Below, you’ll learn about Habitat’s homeownership process and family selection qualifications.

https://www.habitat.org/housing-help/apply

Our case for support

Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 46 million people build homes, communities and hope.

https://www.habitat.org/multimedia/case-for-support

2025 State of the Nation’s Housing report | Habitat for Humanity

The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies paints a troubling picture of record unaffordability for homeowners and renters alike.

https://www.habitat.org/about/advocacy/housing-report-2025

Habitat for Humanity leadership

View a list of Habitat for Humanity's board of directors and senior leadership staff.

https://www.habitat.org/about/habitat-for-humanity-leadership

[Careers at Habitat](https://www.habitat.org/about/careers\#search)

Learn about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities at our U.S. headquarters and affiliates, as well as our international locations.

https://www.habitat.org/about/careers

About Pages (2)

About, team, contact, and informational pages

About Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity

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

https://www.habitat.org/about

About us

Working in the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home.

https://www.habitat.org/ap/about

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