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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.

A better, truer story

Angela Blanchard of Neighborhood Centers talks about community development with Habitat and helping homeowners make their own path.

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.

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.

Inspirational images from National Women Build Week

See some of our favorite photos posted to Instagram during National Women Build Week.

Habitat AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon: 10 years after Katrina and Rita

The 2015 Build-a-Thon celebrates the 20 years of Habitat AmeriCorps and commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in New Orleans.

An inspired act of hope

When Robert Bonder died at 31, his family decided to honor his giving spirit by raising money for a Coastal Empire Habitat house in his memory. Ten years later, they’ve succeeded.

How to get there from here

Bryan Reaka, Habitat campus chapter adviser and assistant professor at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, shares what inspires him to continue working with Habitat for Humanity.