Habitat for Humanity International to support more than 300 AmeriCorps service member positions through $8.05 million grant
The increased funding is part of AmeriCorps’ $440 million investment to better support national service and volunteerism.
The increased funding is part of AmeriCorps’ $440 million investment to better support national service and volunteerism.
Through its Financial Opportunity Center, Habitat for Humanity Findlay/Hancock County in Ohio offers barrier-free financial, employment and income-support coaching to all community members. The individualized and confidential support helps low-income residents reduce debt, improve credit and in many cases, become mortgage ready.
“We get to see despair transform into hope over and over,” President Carter has said. Take a look back at the kinds of inspiring moments that spark when homeowners, volunteers and supporters come together under a common mission.
From painting walls to framing houses, the Carters have always been ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work alongside fellow volunteers. Journey through these memorable build site moments with two of Habitat’s greatest supporters and hands-on volunteers.
Watch as Neil and Erica — one of 21 families to build their homes alongside hundreds of volunteers at the 36th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project hosted in Nashville, Tennessee — reflect on three years of homeownership while also looking toward the future.
See how Habitat and AbbVie work in partnership with families like Sonaly’s and Jennifer and Ramon’s to create safe and resilient shelter in Puerto Rico.
Johnson Controls Foundation’s $750,000 donation supports Habitat’s mission of building homes, communities and hope around the world.
Habitat funded the Urban Institute to assess eight policy changes and conduct interviews with various stakeholders. Based on their findings, Urban Institute researchers found six key strategies for delivering policy and systems change at local, state and federal levels.