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What is Habitat for Humanity and what do we believe in? Find out more about our mission, our vision, our principles and who we are.

Housing remains a neglected priority in local, national, regional and global development commitments and foreign assistance.  

Habitat for Humanity is building the case that housing is more than just four walls and a roof – it’s health, education, economic opportunity and the foundation for a better future. 

To shine the light on the need for more affordable housing in rural America, Habitat held its first-ever Rural Rally as part of the 2025 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. 

Habitat is grateful for all the ways you support our work. Join us in completing 30 days of gratitude during the month of November by downloading our calendar with daily ways to reflect and show gratitude. 

Learn more about Habitat for Humanity Chief Communications Officer Amy Dunham.

Are you volunteering with Habitat between September and November? Enter our social media giveaway contest for a chance to win a Habitat-branded backpack!

The 39th annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project took place October 26–31, 2025, led by Austin Habitat for Humanity. Hundreds of volunteers came together to build 25 affordable, energy-efficient homes in Whisper Valley, a sustainable community in East Austin. Check out this year’s house photos, featuring homeowners and volunteers. 

The 2019 Carter Work Project headed to Tennessee where President and Mrs. Carter worked alongside future homeowners and volunteers to build 21 homes in Nashville.

Once you join a Habitat program, we hope that you’re able to build with us. However, Unexpected events come up. If your plans change, please let us know right away. Here is how we can help.

The Urban Instititute conducted interviews with stakeholders covering seven different policies that were supported directly or indirectly by Cost of Home. Participants shared background and details on the policies they supported as well as the impact of those policy changes on their communities.