How does Habitat source building materials? Habitat is able to build, and source the materials to do so, due to the kindness of individuals and corporate donation, in conjunction with renewable sourcing. Sustainable building goes hand in hand with Habitat for Humanity...
Volunteering on a Habitat Construction Site? Check Out These FAQs to Get Ready Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity on one of our construction sites is an easy process! But it is still a construction site, so there are some safety protocols and best practices that...
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities If you’re looking for ways to volunteer and give back in the Dallas area, consider Habitat for Humanity. Our mission is to improve and strengthen our communities by providing safe, affordable housing to deserving families...
3 Basic Yard Maintenance Tips for New Habitat Homeowners Most of our Habitat homeowners are first-time homebuyers. Sometimes they’re even the first person in their family to become a homeowner. As new homeowners, there are so many things you have to learn about home...
Habitat Family: Meet, Yiizet A day in the life of single mom, Yiizet Tomb, is one that is familiar to a lot of us. Born in Colombia, Yiizet migrated to Dallas six years ago with her 14-year old daughter and two-year old son. She’s the type of person who's ‘doing it...
How to qualify to be a Habitat family Becoming a Habitat family is a thorough process in which we work closely with the applicants at great depth so they are mentally, and financially, prepared for their homeownership journey. The homeownership process is expertly...
Now, the development focuses on growing an intuitive and user-friendly UI & UX. This includes wireframing, prototyping, and designing various visible parts, resulting in a visually appealing UX. In this step, the event team identifies stakeholders (both purchasers...
Jimmy Carter + Habitat: The Story Habitat for Humanity has a long and storied history with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter.Building the Foundation It all started in 1984 when Jimmy Carter was speaking at a local church in New York City. He...
The Difference Between Habitat for Humanity and Other Non-Profits Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. Since then, the nonprofit organization has spread across all 50 states and to 70 different countries across the world....
Are Habitat for Humanity Donations Tax Deductible? The Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. This means that all donations made to Habitat are 100% tax-deductible. When you make a donation to your local Habitat for Humanity–whether monetary or in...