“We know from our work in advocating for decent, affordable housing that it is crucial to acknowledge systemic barriers and biases.”
Altide and her daughter are among the many families who lost their homes when Hurricane Matthew roared through southwest Haiti in October 2016. Today, they are among the many families who have put their lives back together because of the work of Habitat Haiti.
Adrienne Goolsby, Habitat for Humanity International’s senior vice president, U.S. and Canada, issued this statement regarding an ongoing dispute between Habitat for Humanity Edmonton and families in its homeownership program.
With more than 1.6 billion people across the globe who still lack adequate shelter, our market development programs are continually pursuing new strategies to assist even more families in need of a safe place to call home.
Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, answers questions regarding the importance and advantages of volunteering, both for those who serve and for the communities they impact.