Why AmeriCorps is important
Amanda shares how her AmeriCorps experience makes a difference in the lives of families. She has also been able to find a job and pay off student loans.
Amanda shares how her AmeriCorps experience makes a difference in the lives of families. She has also been able to find a job and pay off student loans.
Learn the ways Habitat for Humanity’s first global advocacy campaign, Solid Ground, influenced land policies and systems to help people around the world have access to decent homes.
Habitat Zambia builds home with member of vulnerable groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities, orphans and households headed up children. Lucy began raising her two younger brothers when she was in the seventh grade. Today, her family thrives in a Habitat house.
Through Habitat’s Solid Ground global advocacy campaign, families in Zambia — particularly those headed by women — are learning and asserting their land rights.
The best way to assist families standing in the path of disaster is to find lasting solutions to their shelter needs.
To achieve systemic changes, we’re working alongside informal settlement residents, community members and allies to address barriers to adequate housing in four focus areas.
From honorary gifts to a volunteer experience to Habitat merchandise and wearables, each of these gift ideas helps to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Patricia needed to build a ramp to help her son safely get in and out of their home. With the support of Habitat and Lowe’s, and help from volunteers, James now has a ramp, and Patricia has greater security and peace of mind.
Neal Pointer, veteran and Habitat AmeriCorps member, reflects on his experiences with Habitat for Humanity.