Behind every open door is a story. As we build on fifty years of making home possible, we’re highlighting some of the people and innovations at the heart of our mission.

Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity have worked together for over 20 years to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. As a national partner since 2003, Lowe’s has contributed more than $94 million, helping over 18,000 families improve their living conditions. 

More than 50 million people in Latin America live on dirt floors. When a household with dirt floors has children, that means the ground they play on is a health risk. Since 2022, we’ve partnered with families to replace more than 30,000 dirt floors with concrete.

Help families gain safe, resilient homes, protecting them from floods, extreme weather, heat, and mosquito‑borne diseases, creating a healthier and more secure living environment

Empowering women for climate-resilient housing and green enterprise in Cambodia.

Millions across India face unrelenting heat during the scorching summer months. Temperatures regularly climb to 104°F, while indoor temperatures soar even higher, reaching as much as 122°F. For families living in these homes, the heat is not just uncomfortable – it’s life-threatening. 

Nine cities, including New York City! Nine immersive installations. Countless stories. We transformed doors into works of art, spotlighting local creators and authentic homeowner experiences along the way. Relive the journey and discover the communities that opened the door to inspiration.

In Poland, 1.8 million properties sit empty while hundreds of thousands of people struggle to find a decent, affordable home. We’re closing that gap. Through our Empty Spaces to Homes initiative, we turn these abandoned buildings into safe, energy-efficient homes in partnership with those who need them most.  

Lake Institute on Faith and Giving hosted Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford as its 2026 Distinguished Visitor. He spoke on the role of the faith community in bridgebuilding and how service is the ultimate antidote to our polarized world.