The ceremonial passing of the hammer between Austin Habitat for Humanity and Atlanta Habitat took place during the closing ceremony of this year’s weeklong blitz build in Austin, Texas, on Friday, Oct. 31.
A new report, Climate Action through Housing and Informal Settlements, released today by Habitat, finds in addition to the lack of commitment to housing, only 11 NDCs reviewed mention informal settlements or slums as a national issue, despite these areas being home to more than 1 billion people.
Carter Work Project photos and reflection
See photos from Carter Work Project 2025 and read a note from Jonathan on LinkedIn.
J.M. Huber Corporation is proud to announce its renewed sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity International through the Huber Helps program, the company’s strategic approach to philanthropy and community engagement in communities around the globe.
Habitat for Humanity at COP30
Habitat for Humanity participated in COP30 in Belem, Brazil, to shine a light on the acutely overlooked intersection between climate change and housing, particularly for those in informal settlements facing disproportionate risks.
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Habitat for Humanity at COP30
2025 Carter Work Project recap
Habitat for Humanity’s 39th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, the first since the passing of President Carter, brought together more than 2,000 volunteers in Austin’s Whisper Valley neighborhood to keep the work going.
Investing in programs: Philanthropic partnerships
The Build Beyond initiative invites visionary philanthropists to become long-term partners in change, moving beyond one-off project funding to invest in multi-year program or country-level impact. Every dollar is multiplied fourfold through corporate co-funding, dramatically expanding scale and sustainability.
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Investing in programs: Philanthropic partnerships
Jonathan Reckford shares insights from his 20 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity International
See highlights from Jonathan Reckford’s interview with AP News about his two decades with Habitat for Humanity, including Habitat’s growth in disaster response and his relationship with the late President Carter.
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Jonathan Reckford shares insights from his 20 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity International
The homes built will be part of the nation’s first fully connected geothermal Habitat neighborhood.
This week: Volunteer with the Carter Work Project
As part of the first-ever Rural Rally, home builds and rehabs are taking place in more than 60 rural communities across the U.S from Oct. 26-31. Find an event near you and join us in honoring the profound impact President and Mrs. Carter had on our mission worldwide.