Statement from Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (July 13, 2017) – “President Carter was dehydrated working in the hot sun in Winnipeg during the Carter Work Project. President Carter told us he is OK and is being taken off-site for observation. He encourages everyone to stay hydrated and keep building. Any further updates will come from the Carter Center.”

About Habitat for Humanity

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 1,300 communities throughout the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.