Habitat for Humanity International

In recognition of OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, Habitat safety teams recently hosted a collaborative Construction Safety Stand Down that included classroom training, an interactive VR hazard‑identification experience, a construction site visit, and peer‑to‑peer roundtable discussions.. This event was designed for Habitat construction professionals across the state and offered a hands‑on opportunity to learn, connect and strengthen our shared commitment to building safely.

As Habitat Humanitarians, Drew and Jonathan Scott know the far-reaching impact of a safe, affordable home. Now, through our partnership with Whirlpool Corporation, they are inviting you to join us as we open the door to brighter futures! Through December 15, when you purchase any qualifying Whirlpool appliance with the code OPENDOORS, Whirlpool will donate 3% of the purchase price to Habitat for Humanity. Visit https://lnkd.in/eQ7PS3UJ to learn more about this promotion and how we have collaborated with Whirlpool since 1999.

This month, we are engaging with members of Congress in communities across the U.S. as part of Habitat in Your District – a national moment to spotlight the urgent housing challenges. During this August recess, federal policymakers are in their home districts to hear directly from constituents like you. Join Habitat supporters nationwide in urging them to invest in solutions that make affordable homeownership possible for more families. Use our form to connect to your representatives today: https://lnkd.in/eJz6ibUN #habitatinyourdistrict

Building on over three decades of working together, we have renewed our national partnership with State Farm! State Farm will grant funding to engage and mobilize youth, support the building of resilient housing in communities across the U.S. and help expand our work opening doors to brighter futures during our 50th anniversary. Read more in the full press release: https://lnkd.in/enT6NTpX

Come work with Habitat for Humanity! Visit habitat.org/careers to browse all positions currently accepting applications, including remote opportunities with our headquarters and over 30 jobs with our affiliates across the U.S. Each role, whether paid or volunteer, is a way to help open the door for families to build, improve or finance a place to call home. And that brings us all closer to our shared goal of a world where everyone has a decent place to live!

/𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/ starts with a home. Home stability is critical to classroom success, helping children stay in the same school, maintain relationships with teachers, and keep up with classwork. Let’s #openthedoor to a future where everyone has a safe, decent place to call home. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmFcw5NC

From abandoned buildings to affordable homes. While many cities around the world have a shortage of adequate housing, they have plenty of vacant structures. With 50 years of experience in affordable housing, and thanks to partnerships with cities, municipalities, and local stakeholders, we’re transforming Europe’s vacant spaces into homes that meet both social and environmental needs. Learn more about our Empty Spaces to Homes initiative as we work to #OpenTheDoor to more safe and affordable housing around the world. https://lnkd.in/eD-HmQ8n

/𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵/ starts with a home. Every safe, affordable home sparks wider change, leading to better health and well-being. Peace of mind and the ability to focus on what matters most — it all starts with a home.

#ICYMI: Last week, the National Low Income Housing Coalition released Out of Reach, their annual report highlighting the large disparities between wages and affordable housing in the U.S. Learn more about the ripple effect the lack of affordable, safe housing options has on low-income households and look through a state-by-state breakdown of their data. ⬇️ nlihc.org/oor

Our Global Village program offers opportunities to partner with communities around the world to build or improve homes, and these are just a few past and current examples. Look through our upcoming schedule and sign up today at habitat.org/gv.