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We are Hopebuilders: Kirsten Anderson

“I feel strongly about the value of a stable home for children’s health and education.”

We are Hopebuilders: Tineke Triggs

“I have an opportunity to pay it forward.”

Your questions answered

Find answers to the most common questions we get from folks interested in making a difference in their community and around the world with Habitat for Humanity.

What does a Habitat home really mean?

Let’s hear directly from those who work so hard to create decent, affordable places to call home.

Houses on hillside in Soacha near Bogota, Colombia

Colombia: Jonathan Reckford reflects on his recent trip

I have been privileged to be a part of five Hope Journey trips, which enable me to participate firsthand in Habitat for Humanity’s work.

“We do have the power”

Two years ago, Indian River Habitat recruited homeowner LaKisha Erwin to manage their revitalization efforts in her neighborhood of Gifford.

Around the world in 80 days with Habitat Canada

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Village volunteer trips being offered by Habitat Canada, 15 volunteer teams have fanned out across the globe to build homes and hope for families worldwide.

First grader fundraises for windows of Habitat houses in Kentucky

Kentucky first-grader Ellie Rue has written and illustrated a book that has raised enough money to buy windows for two new Habitat houses in her neighborhood.

Meeting a new family: Habitat volunteers

Habitat doesn’t just build new houses; we also do repairs like help painting Jo and John’s house when money was tight for the couple. Now they volunteer for us.