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Habitat for Humanity: From city hall to Congress, candidates must rise to the American housing affordability challenge
Candidates for elected office up and down the 2020 ballot must talk about how they will solve the housing affordability challenges in their communities and our nation. That’s the message Habitat is taking forward as it expands its Cost of Home advocacy campaign across the country.
Habitat for Humanity welcomes incoming board chair and thanks retiring members
Habitat for Humanity International is pleased to announce the election of Mary Cameron, who previously served as former deputy minister of housing in two Canadian provinces, as the incoming chair of Habitat’s board of directors.
“Every youth represents one innovative idea”
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.”
Tennessee Housing Development Agency pledges $1 million to match donations to Habitat for Humanity’s 33rd Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project
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How Habitat AmeriCorps influenced these four changemakers
Four Habitat AmeriCorps members from across the country share how their service year has impacted them as they supported our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat for Humanity opposes decision to roll back U.S. fair housing initiative
Habitat for Humanity has strongly opposed the rescission of the 2015 Affirmatively Further Fair Housing rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A second chance at hope
Lisa is the second resident to move into Female Veterans Village, a community that will provide a safe space for women veterans to overcome housing instability and where residents can develop a support system amongst fellow service members.
Habitat for Humanity works to create equitable, inclusive communities across the U.S. through annual Home is the Key campaign
The global housing nonprofit demonstrates its commitment to helping increase racial equity and close wealth gap during Fair Housing Month.