Corporate and foundation partners

For almost 30 years, Wells Fargo has worked with Habitat for Humanity to help families build strong, stable homes and communities. In FY2022, the Wells Fargo Foundation provided US$7.75 million to help more than 350 families repair or build affordable homes. Since 2010, Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation have donated more than US$119 million to Habitat for Humanity International and local affiliates to support national Habitat efforts, including new home construction and repairs, helping older adults age in their homes and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Additionally, Wells Fargo has provided resources to help make initiatives like Habitat’s Cost of Home advocacy campaign and events such as Habitat’s Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, the biennial affiliate conference and Habitat on the Hill, the organization’s annual legislative conference, successful.

The Home Depot Foundation has contributed more than $28 million to help fund critical home repairs and accessibility modifications of veterans’ homes through Habitat for Humanity’s Repair Corps program since 2012. Repair Corps funding focuses on health and safety to include repairs such as roofing, wheelchair ramp installation, bathroom renovations, door and window replacement, and heating and air system repairs. With the Foundation’s support, Habitat’s Repair Corps has served more than 1,800 veterans across the U.S. Additionally, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, known as Team Depot, partners with local Habitat organizations across the country to build alongside homeowners. In 2022, The Home Depot Foundation announced full house sponsorships in 10 communities with military bases over the next two years. Exiting service members participating in free skilled trades training through the Foundation and Home Builder Institute’s Path to Pro program will receive on-the-job training by building these new homes alongside Habitat in those locations.

In 2022, The Home Depot Foundation also gave $1,000,000 in support of Habitat’s disaster recovery programs, supporting hurricane recovery in Louisiana and Florida, tornado and storm recovery in Kentucky, and wildfire recovery in Oregon. The Home Depot Foundation was also the Title Sponsor of Habitat for Humanity’s 2022 Affiliate Conference.

For 24 years, Whirlpool Corporation has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help improve and broaden the ways Habitat can assist more families to achieve housing stability. Since 1999, Whirlpool Corporation has helped improve the lives of nearly 1 million people in more than 45 countries through supporting house builds, engaging in U.S. advocacy efforts and donating appliances. Now, Whirlpool Corporation’s goal is to double their impact by supporting new programs like Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool. This three-year program will expand upon Habitat’s current efforts to help homeowners mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events by supporting the building of 250 energy-efficient and resilient homes. The aim is to produce a long-term reduction in operating costs for homeowners through an expected improvement in energy efficiency of approximately 15% compared to homes built to the current local government code.

Whirlpool Corporation’s support of the Cost of Home advocacy campaign enables Habitat organizations, partners, volunteers and community members in the United States to help 10 million people have access to an affordable home. Through sponsorship of Habitat’s global housing forums, Whirlpool has helped to increase access to shelter for vulnerable populations around the world by joining housing organizations and nonprofit, for-profit, public sector, academia, philanthropic and global institutions to create innovative housing solutions. Whirlpool employees around the globe are engaging in the building of Habitat houses in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin American and Caribbean countries. Whirlpool is also commissioning an energy efficiency study of the refrigerators and ranges that are donated to Habitat families in the United States. Visit our Whirlpool partner page to learn more about how we’re working together to help families around the world.

Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity have partnered for more than a decade to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. A national Habitat for Humanity partner since 2003, Lowe’s has committed more than US$85 million to help more than 17,000 families improve their living conditions. This year, Lowe’s awarded more than US$2.5 million in grants to 100 Habitat organizations across the country to support community improvement projects. Additionally, Cost of Home has been supported by Lowe’s since its inception in 2019. Lowe’s has previously supported Habitat’s annual Women Build and neighborhood revitalization programs.

For more than 45 years the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has worked to improve health and health care. The RWJ Foundation works alongside others to build a national Culture of Health that provides everyone in America a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being. The RWJ Foundation is helping to fund a two-year effort, Habitat’s new Quality of Life Framework, to study the impact of a neighborhood revitalization approach that goes beyond a single home to factors like economic opportunity and safety that are critical to the well-being of an entire neighborhood to ensure there is resident-driven community change that prioritizes racial equity.

Schneider Electric has been a valued partner of Habitat for Humanity since 2000, providing both monetary and product donations. The company has donated more than $42 million worth of Square D by Schneider Electric electrical equipment for use in the construction of Habitat homes in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Schneider Electric’s monetary donations have exceeded $11 million, with the funding directed to help cover the cost of land, infrastructure and building materials of Habitat homes. Over the years, thousands of employees have partnered with Habitat on volunteer engagements with their efforts focused on the building of homes, various disaster recovery efforts and multiple Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Projects.

The Alvarez & Marsal Foundation is the philanthropic arm of international professional services firm, Alvarez & Marsal, or A&M. Known for its operational heritage along with its commitment to driving change and maximizing value, A&M partnered with Habitat in 2023 to help address long-term housing-related needs of low-income households affected by natural disasters in South Florida and Puerto Rico. A&M’s donation of more than $1 million to Habitat will fund 20 home repair projects and two new home construction projects, serving approximately 88 people in Englewood, Florida; San Juan; and Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.

Autodesk is revolutionizing the way the world is designed and made. Their technology spans various fields, including architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media and entertainment. This empowers innovators everywhere to tackle challenges, whether they are large or small in scale. From creating more sustainable buildings to designing smarter products and producing captivating blockbusters, Autodesk’s software helps innovators to design and make a better world for all.

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona utilized Autodesk Fusion 360 to prototype Habitat for Humanity’s first 3D-printed home in the United States. This software assists homebuilders in achieving faster and more efficient construction methods, potentially paving the way for a future of more affordable housing. The Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection offers a comprehensive suite of software and innovative technologies to enhance the design, engineering and construction of higher quality, more predictable and sustainable houses. Software licenses are available for a three-year term.

DuPont represents a forward-thinking approach to homebuilding through its efforts to create enduring communities where people can live, work and play. DuPont’s support of Habitat for Humanity helps families build energy-efficient homes with insulation, air sealing and water barrier products that lower monthly utility bills. DuPont supports Habitat in many ways, including financial, product and volunteer contributions toward new home builds and renovation projects, house sponsorships, and employee volunteers to work with future Habitat homeowners as they build decent places to call home. The company also actively supports our Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project and Home Builders Blitz events.

In 2023, James Hardie partnered with Habitat for Humanity with the shared goal of empowering homeowners to realize their dream homes. This collaboration leverages James Hardie’s premium quality solutions, offering limitless possibilities for design and aesthetics. As one of the leading producers and marketers of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions, James Hardie brings unparalleled expertise to the partnership.

Demonstrating a strong commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission, James Hardie has generously donated $1.5 million to support the organization’s initiatives, including the impactful “Habitat Strong” program. This substantial contribution plays a vital role in advancing various activities that align with and reinforce the mission of Habitat for Humanity.

The collaboration between James Hardie and Habitat for Humanity exemplifies a shared dedication to making a positive impact on communities by providing quality housing solutions and supporting the broader mission of creating sustainable, safe and affordable homes.

J.J. Watt, former defensive end for the Houston Texans, donated US$2.3 million through the J.J. Watt Foundation in 2018 to support Habitat for Humanity’s long-term efforts to repair homes of those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Southeast Texas. The donation was used to repair 75 homes and build five new houses for families impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Jefferson County, Houston, Victoria and Montgomery County.

LEVOLOR is committed to helping build a world where everyone has a place to call home. In addition to donating $200,000 to Habitat from custom blind orders, LEVOLOR has honored its long-term commitment of supporting Habitat by donating $1 million worth of cordless cellular shades and metal blinds since 2019, so that homeowners and their families can feel safe and secure in their Habitat-built homes. This ongoing commitment increases awareness of the importance of having a safe and secure home.

A five-time recipient of the prestigious Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for industry leadership, MaxLite has provided energy-efficient lighting products to commercial, residential and OEM markets since 1993. MaxLite kicked off its partnership with Habitat for Humanity in 2013 with a US$2.5 million donation and has supported Habitat with bulbs and lighting fixtures for Habitat’s Home Builders Blitz projects and Habitat for Humanity ReStore resale outlets. MaxLite works with state utility companies and their energy-saving rebate programs to provide additional discounts on lighting products for Habitat ReStores. Currently, MaxLite products are sold at 220 Habitat ReStore resale outlets.

For nearly 20 years, Nissan Group of the Americas has proudly partnered with Habitat for Humanity, collaborating to help families build their homes and strengthen communities worldwide. This collaboration began in 2005, and since then, Nissan has made significant contributions, totaling more than $20 million, to support Habitat projects in the United States and across the globe. Nissan’s commitment extends beyond financial support; they have also donated 160 vehicles to local Habitat organizations, aiding in construction activities and disaster recovery efforts.

Furthermore, Nissan’s dedicated employees have generously volunteered their time, accumulating more than 112,400 hours. They have worked alongside future homeowners in communities located near Nissan’s major manufacturing and operational hubs, including San Diego, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Central Mississippi and Middle Tennessee.

In 2023, Nissan donated over $1 million and proudly served as a sponsor at Habitat’s 2023 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. During this event, future homeowners joined forces with hundreds of other volunteers from around the world to build 27 homes in Charlotte, North Carolina.

This holiday season, Nissan is taking its commitment even further by donating $500,000 to assist families in need of affordable housing. This donation will be facilitated through a partnership with their existing Nissan Neighbors Charitable Giving program.

Novelis, the leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity International since 2011. Over the years, the company has donated and pledged more than US$2.7 million to Habitat, as well as participated in a wide range of activities that support Habitat’s mission and align with Novelis’ Purpose of Shaping a Sustainable World Together. In addition to financial support, the company contributes to Habitat’s work through employee volunteering, recycling partnerships with affiliate incentive grants and other outreach initiatives.

Since 2005, Thrivent has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build safe, affordable homes in partnership with those living in poor housing conditions both in the United States and around the world through the Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent partnership. The partnership blends the financial, volunteer and advocacy resources of Thrivent and its clients with the hands-on, global experience of Habitat.

Thrivent and its clients have contributed more than US$276 million to help build, rehab or repair homes in the U.S. and across the globe. Additionally, Thrivent and other volunteers have given more than 6.3 million volunteer hours to support Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Throughout the years, Thrivent has mobilized volunteer teams in response to disasters and crises, notably for the Habitat Hammers Back long-term rebuilding efforts in Florida and Texas following hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

With support from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, low-income older adults in five U.S. communities will receive both the housing improvements and health support to enable them to age safely in their homes. The Weinberg Foundation contributed $1.25 million to support Habitat’s replication of CAPABLE, or Community Aging in Place Advancing Better Living for Elders, a program designed by Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. With this financial support, Habitat will partner with healthcare professionals to improve mobility and independence while also providing critical home repairs. This holistic approach enables older adults to age with dignity in their homes and continue to contribute to their communities.