On World Habitat Day, local officials in Manhattan’s East Village unveiled a sign proclaiming East 6th Street between Avenues C and D as “Jimmy Carter Way,” in a celebration featuring Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford and local leaders.

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This short video features Habitat’s Global Village program – a transformative weeklong international volunteer experience with opportunities across five continents where teams work with local communities to build or improve homes.

Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford urges world governments to sign Call to Action on Adequate and Affordable Housing following UNGA and to engage in the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Adequate Housing process.

Shop, donate and support your community at Habitat ReStores. Find great deals on new and gently used furniture, appliances and building materials while helping to make housing more accessible, affordable and sustainable for all. 

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