History of Habitat From a humble start in rural Georgia, to an international organization operating in 70+ countries worldwide, Habitat for Humanity has helped millions of families across the globe. Where it began The year was 1976 in Americus, Georgia. Clarence...
How Homeownership Changes Lives Building equity, stability and being more mindful of spending are all benefits of homeownership. However, home extends beyond the literal. Habitat families are rewarded with safety, community and a place to make lifelong...
What Does Habitat for Humanity Do? Most people know that Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to build safe, affordable homes for individuals and families in need. But what most people misunderstand is that the homes built through Habitat for Humanity are not just given...
The Benefits of Volunteering With Habitat for Humanity The reason so many people volunteer is that it feels good. You’re helping others, you can see the immediate fruits of your labor, and it can be a fantastic bonding experience with friends, family, or your fellow...
Home Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners One of the things we focus on heavily for our new homeowners at Habitat for Humanity is basic maintenance skills. Many of our homeowners have spent their whole lives in rentals and never needed to learn how to check their HVAC...
Habitat for Humanity - the Volunteer Experience Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to bring the dream of homeownership to anyone who wants it. By providing affordable housing for deserving families, we hope to foster public health, safety, and community. There are many...
The Homeownership Checklist: Maintenance Edition All Habitat homeowners are responsible for maintaining their homes from the moment they take over ownership. But for first-time homeowners, this can involve an overwhelming number of tasks and new skills. We’ve created...
What It Takes to Be a Habitat Homeowner A lot of people think that Habitat homeowners are just handed their homes, free of charge. But nothing could be further from the truth. Habitat homeowners own their own homes. They take over the mortgage, the maintenance, and...
Why Organize Corporate Giving? Corporate giving, or a corporate philanthropy program, benefit the community as well as your organization. Charity days, fundraisers or volunteering are all initiatives that have been proven to build a better work culture, and back the...
Donating to Dallas Our program transforms families and builds communities. Donations are key in our efforts to build a better Dallas. So, how can you join in on the fun? Here we explain the ways you can donate to Dallas Habitat for Humanity.In Dallas, 1 in 6...