Habitat
Habitat for Humanity awarded $4.8 million to fund 350 AmeriCorps member positions
The Corporation for National and Community Service has awarded Habitat for Humanity $4,887,750 in funds to support 350 AmeriCorps National member positions for 2017-2018. The funds will support Habitat AmeriCorps members who will serve in 36 states and in Washington, D.C.
Nine out of 10 Americans and Canadians call for affordable housing solutions
A majority of Americans and Canadians have made it clear: we are not paying enough attention to affordable housing needs and solutions, according to Habitat for Humanity’s Affordable Housing Survey. With critical housing shortages across both countries, cost remains a top barrier preventing families from accessing decent homes with an affordable mortgage
O-Cedar partners with Habitat for Humanity to help make new homes shine
O-Cedar has joined a new partnership with Habitat for Humanity, committing to donate products to help with on-site cleanup and post-construction deep cleans to get houses ready for Habitat homeowners
Professional builders help build or improve 200 homes in one week with Habitat for...
Habitat for Humanity is bringing together professional builders this summer for its Home Builders Blitz. Presented by Ply Gem, the event is a weeklong effort to build and improve homes across the U.S. During June 5-9, more than 200 families will partner with Habitat across 28 states
Habitat for Humanity and Wells Fargo team up with veterans to improve 100 homes
Habitat for Humanity and Wells Fargo & Company today announced a new commitment to improve 100 homes with veterans in nearly 30 communities across the country from Seattle to South Palm Beach, Florida.
Habitat for Humanity statement on White House fiscal year 2018 budget
The White House today released its full fiscal year 2018 budget request, which proposes to eliminate funding for programs that further Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to address the affordable housing crisis across the United States. Proposed cuts include the Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program,or SHOP, the Community Development Block Grant, the HOME Investment Partnership Program and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Ply Gem Building Products partners with Habitat for Humanity to build homes across America...
The Plly Gem, a North American manufacturer of building products, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity for the second consecutive year in support of the Ply Gem Home for Good project, a campaign to help families in need of affordable housing. Darius Rucker, three-time Grammy Award winner, is this year’s project ambassador
Altisource and Habitat for Humanity team up for a second year to build and...
Altisource Portfolio Solutions, a provider of real estate, mortgage and technology services, announced its continued sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity for a second year. In 2016, Altisource employees contributed more than 2,000 volunteer hours to Habitat projects throughout the country to help build decent, affordable homes.
Habitat for Humanity and The Blue Book Building and Construction Network partner to build...
Joining forces to create access to affordable housing, The Blue Book Building and Construction Network has signed on as a national partner with Habitat for Humanity to help families build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
Habitat for Humanity recognized for excellence in safety
The National Association of Home Builders awarded Habitat for Humanity with the Judges Special Recognition Award during the annual SAFE awards reception at the 2017 International Builders Show in Orlando.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree takes on new life with Habitat for Humanity in new...
For a future Habitat homeowner, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and spirit of the holiday season will continue into the new year. Celebrating a decade-long tradition, Tishman Speyer, the owner and manager of Rockefeller Center, is donating the 2016 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Habitat for Humanity. The massive 94-foot-tall Norway spruce, the second largest tree to grace Rockefeller Plaza, will be taken down on January 7 and milled into lumber that will be used to help build a decent and affordable home in its home state of New York
Allegion Americas supports Habitat for Humanity with dedication of nine new homes in Mexico
Allegion Americas, a security products and solutions provider, today dedicated nine new homes with Habitat for Humanity in Baja California, Mexico
Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s nationwide initiative surpasses goal, builds or repairs 1,009 homes...
This holiday season will be particularly special for more than 1,000 families, many of whom will - for the first time - be able to create memories in their own homes. Throughout 2016, longtime partners Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity have worked toward a yearlong goal to build or repair 1,000 homes alongside families across the U.S. to help them realize their dreams of safe, affordable homeownership.
GAF donates roofing to Habitat for Humanity for sixth consecutive year
The company will continue to donate roofing materials to Habitat for Humanity builds across the U.S. and Canada where GAF factory-certified contractors volunteer their roofing installation services. GAF, along with their GAF Master Elite and Certified Contractors, contributed to nearly 280 Habitat for Humanity homes as part of the 2015-2016 partnership
Habitat for Humanity Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter advances inclusive housing markets worldwide
With 1.6 billion people in need of decent and affordable shelter, cities around the world are taking a closer look at their housing markets and the systems that support them.
Home furnishings retailer makes $1 million product donation commitment to Habitat for Humanity ReStores
Online furnishings retailer ATGStores.com is renewing its commitment to Habitat for Humanity through a product donation with a retail value of $1 million, up from $500,000 last year, and products are already being shipped to Habitat for Humanity ReStores nationwide
Habitat for Humanity’s 2017 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project to build 150 homes...
Habitat for Humanity’s 34th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project will take place July 9-14, 2017 in Canada. Volunteers will work alongside future Habitat homeowners and build 150 homes in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. The project will take place in several cities across the country, with President and Mrs. Carter focusing their efforts in Edmonton, Alberta, and in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Habitat for Humanity’s commitments to reduce poverty and foster more sustainable cities
World Habitat Day, Habitat for Humanity joins the United Nations and other organizations around the world in raising awareness of the global need for adequate housing and mobilizing individuals and communities to take action.
Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity kick off Global Build in celebration of...
Bank of America employees will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help build, rehab or repair homes and revitalize neighborhoods in 85 communities in eight countries during its Global Build, Sept. 24-Oct. 1. Taking place over the course of one week, the Global Build will celebrate 30 years of shared commitment to affordable housing that puts individuals and families on a path to success.
