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This Habitat volunteer traveled to all 50 states in 2017
In January 2017, a former corporate executive and 32-year Habitat volunteer from Bloomington, Indiana, hitched up a camper to his truck with a goal of volunteering with Habitat in all 50 states — in a year’s time.
Disaster preparedness: Hurricanes and tropical cyclones
Although hurricanes can be dangerous killers, planning ahead and being prepared can reduce the chances of injury and major property damage.
Disaster preparedness: Tsunamis
A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves created by major earthquakes, underwater volcanic activity or landslides into the ocean. It may take a tsunami hours or mere minutes to reach shore, so it is important to be well-prepared and know how to respond quickly and effectively.
Disaster preparedness: Floods and flash floods
Some floods develop slowly, while others develop in just minutes. Being prepared and taking mitigation measures, such as building away from floodplains and elevating homes, can reduce the risk of damage and injuries in a flood.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree’s journey into a Habitat home
Each year since 2007, lumber milled from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been used to help a family build their Habitat house.
Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Brian Lafferty
“It really meant a lot just to be with like-minded AmeriCorps members... A year of service was the right thing to do.”
Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Dylan Cahir
“My time in AmeriCorps has really reinforced that helping people is what I want to be doing.”
Skills to rebuild communities in Nepal
We train people like Sharada in the skills needed to help with post-earthquake rebuilding efforts in Nepal.
U.S. Long-term Volunteer Program
If you have construction, professional or retail experience, we likely have a place that’s a great fit for you.