Donors like US$1 million sponsor Adam R. Scripps Foundation are a vital part of our 2025 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Austin, Texas. The foundation’s financial and volunteer support will help develop Austin Habitat’s homes at Whisper Valley, a thoughtfully planned, sustainable community designed for long-term affordability.

The family-led foundation has a history of supporting Habitat’s work in the U.S., but the opportunity to help build 25 energy-efficient homes during this year’s Carter Work Project is especially meaningful to them. Adam R. Scripps was a Texas native, and many family members still live in the state. 

“The Carters’ legacy is a testament to the power of how committed individuals can make a tangible difference in the lives of others,” said Alex Bakkum, chief philanthropy officer for the Scripps family. “Adam took decisive action to make the world a better place, so his foundation is honored to support the Carter Work Project since it aligns with our commitment to expand access to homeownership as a pathway to stability and joy.”

The foundation’s generous support of the Carter Work Project is a powerful example of how philanthropic gifts increase our network’s capacity to innovate and help families thrive while protecting the environment. In Whisper Valley, homes will feature renewable energy systems and sustainable design elements that help lower utility costs and create long-term savings for Habitat homeowners.

“The Adam R. Scripps Foundation’s extraordinary generosity was a moving moment for all of us and makes it possible for Austin Habitat to build more sustainable and affordable homes and help more Central Texas families achieve their dream of homeownership,” says Michele Anderson, Austin Habitat’s chief executive officer. “This donation will have a meaningful and lasting impact on our community.”