# www.habitat.org

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## Homepage

- [Habitat for Humanity](/site-root.html): 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.

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [Postal Mail Donation Form | Habitat for Humanity](/support/postal-mail-donation-form/index.html): Form #DNWW00002003841 (137 words)
- [Where We Build – State Affiliate Search Results | Habitat for Humanity](/local/affiliate-by-state/index.html): © 2026 Habitat for Humanity® International. (50 words)
- [Campaña “Hogar es” | Habitat For Humanity](/lac-es/hogar-es/index.html): “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... (1,346 words)
- [Does Habitat ReStore offer furniture donation pickup? | Habitat for Humanity](/stories/does-habitat-offer-furniture-donation-pickup/index.html): Yes, most Habitat ReStores offer furniture pickup as well as pickup for other large donation items including appliances, building materials and more. (230 words)
- [Why they matter: Property tax relief programs | Cost of Home](/costofhome/why-they-matter-property-tax-relief-programs/index.html): Property tax relief programs reduce the burden on qualified taxpayers who live in areas with rapidly rising home values.  (387 words)
- [Disaster Response | Habitat for Humanity](/our-work/disaster-response/index.html): Every year, natural disasters, war and civil unrest displace millions of people around the world from their homes. (474 words)
- [Shop Habitat for Humanity ReStore](/restores/shop/index.html): 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... (487 words)
- [Serving those who served | Habitat for Humanity](/stories/serving-those-who-served/index.html): Louis Storra isn’t just 90 years old. By his own account, he’s “90 and a half.” (533 words)
- [The impact of housing affordability on communities | Cost of Home](/costofhome/impact-housing-affordability-communities/index.html): 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... (652 words)
- [Honor and memorial gifts | Habitat for Humanity](/support/honor-memorial-gifts/index.html): Honor your family, friends and loved ones by making a “Gift from the Heart” donation to Habitat for Humanity. (222 words)
- [The impact of housing affordability on the economy | Cost of Home](/costofhome/housing-affordability-and-economy/index.html): 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... (796 words)
- [Find and donate building materials at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore](/restores/find-donate-building-materials-habitat-restore/index.html): 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 ... (402 words)
- [The impact of partnership and advocacy in D.C. | Habitat for Humanity](/stories/impact-partnership-and-advocacy-dc/index.html): 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... (1,199 words)
- [Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter | Habitat for Humanity](/our-work/terwilliger-center-innovation-in-shelter/index.html): 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. (423 words)
- [National service strengthens Charlotte community | Habitat for Humanity](/stories/national-service-strengthens-charlotte-community/index.html): 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... (1,257 words)
- [Housing policy - the German ‘social market economy’ model | Habitat For Humanity](/emea/housing-policy-germany/index.html): 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... (1,686 words)
- [Why they matter: Local and state zoning reforms | Cost of Home](/costofhome/why-they-matter-local-state-zoning-reforms/index.html): 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 ... (611 words)
- [Why they matter: Land banks | Cost of Home](/costofhome/why-they-matter-land-banks/index.html): 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... (652 words)
- [Donate goods to Habitat for Humanity ReStore](/restores/donate-goods/index.html): 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... (407 words)
- [Housing policy Romania | Habitat For Humanity](/emea/housing-policy-romania/index.html): 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... (2,401 words)
- [What is sweat equity? | Habitat for Humanity](/stories/what-is-sweat-equity/index.html) (653 words)
- [What is upcycling? | Habitat for Humanity](/stories/what-is-upcycling/index.html): 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. (661 words)
- [How housing affects child development | Habitat for Humanity](/our-work/how-housing-affects-child-development/index.html) (433 words)
- [Global Village team leader FAQs | Habitat for Humanity](/volunteer/travel-and-build/global-village/team-leader-faqs/index.html): Check out the answers to common questions about becoming a team leader, organizing a team, team leader trainings and more below. (184 words)
- [Community Partners | Habitat For Humanity](/emea/about/community-partners/index.html): Habitat for Humanity works with many schools to eradicate poverty housing. We coordinate international partnerships and are proud to have community partners like: (429 words)
- [Cause marketing partners | Habitat for Humanity](/about/partners/cause-marketing/index.html): 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. (916 words)
- [Corporate and foundation partners | Habitat for Humanity](/about/partners/corporate-and-foundation/index.html): The work of Habitat for Humanity would not be possible without the unwavering support of our generous partners listed below. (4,080 words)
- [Housing products and services | Habitat for Humanity](/our-work/terwilliger-center-innovation-in-shelter/services/index.html): 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... (957 words)
- [Development Director | Habitat for Humanity](/about/careers/development-director-10669br/index.html): 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... (593 words)
- [Who we are (North America) | Habitat for Humanity](/about/who-we-are/index.html) (119 words)
- [Advocacy | Habitat for Humanity](/about/advocacy/index.html): Advocacy means supporting and promoting a cause you believe in. (522 words)
- [Guidance for raising concerns | Habitat for Humanity](/about/raising-concerns/index.html): 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... (643 words)
- [FAQs](/about/faq/index.html): 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.
- [Annual reports and 990 forms | Habitat for Humanity](/about/annual-reports-990s/index.html): 2025: Home is the foundation (666 words)
- [Habitat for Humanity resources | Habitat for Humanity](/about/resources/index.html): © 2026 Habitat for Humanity® International. (50 words)
- [Partners](/about/partners/index.html): 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.
- [Our mission, vision and principles](/about/mission-and-vision/index.html): 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.
- [In 2026, Habitat for Humanity will celebrate its 50th anniversary](/about/history/index.html): Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poor housing conditions.
- [What we do](/about/what-we-do/index.html)

## Listings & Categories

- [Aging in Place with Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity](/our-work/aging-in-place/index.html): 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... (691 words)
- [Habitat's five models of urban intervention | Habitat for Humanity](/world-urban-forum/habitat-five-models-urban-intervention/index.html): 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 ... (1,228 words)
- [Home is the foundation | FY2025 Annual Report](/multimedia/annual-report-2025/index.html): 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 ... (6,422 words)
- [Apply for a Habitat house | Habitat for Humanity](/housing-help/apply/index.html): Thank you for your interest in becoming a homeowner with Habitat. Below, you’ll learn about Habitat’s homeownership process and family selection qualifications. (467 words)
- [Our case for support](/multimedia/case-for-support/index.html): Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 46 million people build homes, communities and hope. (2,491 words)
- [2025 State of the Nation’s Housing report | Habitat for Humanity](/about/advocacy/housing-report-2025/index.html): 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. (1,308 words)
- [Habitat for Humanity leadership](/about/habitat-for-humanity-leadership/index.html): View a list of Habitat for Humanity's board of directors and senior leadership staff.
- [[Careers at Habitat](https://www.habitat.org/about/careers\#search)](/about/careers/index.html): Learn about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities at our U.S. headquarters and affiliates, as well as our international locations.

## About Pages

- [About Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity](/about/index.html) (494 words)
- [About us](/ap/about/index.html): 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.

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