Serving those who served
Our Veterans Build program serves veteran homeowners like Louis with critical home repairs in 27 states thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation.
Our Veterans Build program serves veteran homeowners like Louis with critical home repairs in 27 states thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation.
Fall protection tips and how to work around overhead power lines.
In the time since Hurricane Irma hit Florida in 2017, we have been hard at work helping families build or repair safe, affordable homes across the state in areas hit by the storm and providing disaster-related services to affected families as well.
Find out how people like you – who believe in equality, justice and compassion – are coming together to build up and celebrate our shared humanity by answering Dr King’s question, “What are you doing for others?”
Twenty-two-year-old Kannika Nhem began volunteering with Habitat Cambodia in 2019 for personal growth. And while it has been a fun way to meet new people, develop her talents and explore her interests, she remains a volunteer for another reason.
“I find that the most important inspiration now comes from my fuller understanding of the housing issue in Cambodia and all the ways Habitat works to solve it,” says the university student. “Not only is Habitat Cambodia building safe shelters and environments, but they are also helping people increase their knowledge and skills so that they can keep their income and housing stable.”
Ask Habitat volunteers here about their motivation for volunteering, and you will frequently get as many answers as there are — well — volunteers.
AmeriCorps member Yim Yang’s passion for service fuels his future.
The story behind the landmark civil rights case that paved the way for people with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses to live in community settings.
Formerly homeless as a child, college student Devon Harrison volunteers with Habitat and helps a family achieve the stability she knows is so important.