Habitat for Humanity International

As a US$1 million sponsor of the 2024 #CarterWorkProject, Andersen Corporation is donating windows for all the homes being built during the weeklong event. Learn more about their longstanding support of Habitat for Humanity through financial support, product donations and employee volunteerism, and hear from company leaders who are eager to get their hands dirty on the build site. https://lnkd.in/e7zHRbha

One-third of American families can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 100 largest U.S. cities, a sharp decline from just five years ago according to CBS News. "There is no doubt this is a crisis." Chris Vincent, vice president of government relations and advocacy for Habitat for Humanity, highlighted challenges and areas of focus for #HabitatVoicesInAction in this feature. https://lnkd.in/epDu5F6T

Published today from CBS News: Affording a home in the U.S. increasingly seems like an impossible dream ?? https://lnkd.in/ekhTj4UU Learn how Habitat for Humanity and our affiliates across the U.S., through the recently completed Cost of Home campaign and ongoing advocacy efforts, are working to increase home affordability by influencing policies in four areas of focus. ?? https://habitat.ngo/Uxp5oZ #HabitatVoicesInAction

Did you know that Habitat for Humanity does not give away houses? Instead, future homeowners partner with local Habitat affiliates and volunteers to build or rehabilitate a home and pay an affordable mortgage. Learn more about Habitat’s homeownership process and selection qualifications.

Apply for a job with Habitat for Humanity and join our mission of connecting families with the life-changing impact of decent, affordable shelter. Visit habitat.org/careers to search all of our current openings or check out featured positions below. - Sr. Manager, Donor Support for Individual Giving: bit.ly/4eb4Bc2 - MENA Resource Development/Partnerships Manager: bit.ly/3Tlmjlc - Manager, Resource Development: bit.ly/3yBJa55 - Communications & Knowledge Management Manager (Peru): bit.ly/47rUDRx - Spiritual Life Administrator (Costa Rica): bit.ly/3zo8yLI - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Manager (Peru): bit.ly/3AYf0to

We have officially opened a new Habitat for Humanity branch in Ukraine, focused on providing safe, affordable housing, rebuilding damaged homes, and enhancing community resilience through local partnerships and advocacy. While Habitat has been active in Ukraine and the surrounding region since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, contributing to emergency response efforts and supporting displaced families, this expansion comes at a crucial time as the nation faces an unprecedented need for housing reconstruction and development. Learn more in the full press release. https://lnkd.in/edmaAd6n - with Habitat for Humanity Europe & Middle East

Using the American Red Cross' Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter Awareness, or PASSA, Habitat for Humanity’s capacity building program in Puerto Rico helped support the development of a solar-powered energy hub. Learn more about this hub that provides a safe place for families to charge their electrical devices and store medicine during weather-related emergencies.

Our CEO Jonathan Reckford recently visited Habitat for Humanity India, celebrating with families during a handover ceremony of 15 climate-resilient homes that include features such as natural ventilation, solar rooftops, and rainwater harvesting systems. He also spent time with residents in Cheeta Camp, an informal settlement with over 100,000 residents in the heart of Mumbai, engaging with families and community leaders who shared their housing challenges, opportunities and aspirations for the future. #tbt #HomeEquals

We are hiring! Check out these featured job openings or visit habitat.org/careers to browse all of our opportunities currently accepting applications. ?? Knowledge Manager II - Global: bit.ly/4cXAhk5 ?? Sr. Manager, Donor Support for Individual Giving: bit.ly/4eb4Bc2 ?? Director, Corporate Strategic Operations: bit.ly/47fgF9T ?? ERP Program Manager: bit.ly/3My6J22

In 2009, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity engaged residents and partners in Pittsfield, Massachusetts' Westside to jointly implement a holistic, community-centered?neighborhood revitalization?approach to spark changes in the community.?Here is just a sample of what the Habitat-led coalition has accomplished so far! ? Created a workforce development program that trains future homebuilders. ? Built more affordable, decent homes and encourage other affordable home developers to invest and build in the neighborhood. ? Improved public safety by expanding the hours that social workers are on call to support police calls. ? Developed new parks and improved existing parks. ? Successfully advocated for new, safe sidewalks. ? Created murals that reflect the residents’ vision for the future of their community. Learn more about the ongoing work in Pittsfield's Westside neighborhood. https://lnkd.in/e6ker43h