Habitat for Humanity is changing lives. Working in partnership with low-income families to build decent homes they can afford to buy, Habitat helps to break the cycle of poverty and hopelessness. By the end of 2005, more than 1 million people worldwide will live in decent, affordable Habitat for Humanity houses .  read more

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In addition to building homes in partnership with families in need, Habitat for Humanity advocates for policies and legislation that will give even more families an opportunity to live in safe, decent and affordable homes.

We need you to join us by taking action. Contacting your elected officials is one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard.
 

As a volunteer shelter coordinator, Houston native Mike Firenza helped provide clothing and other supplies to thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees, meeting them, he says, as they lumbered off the buses, confused, devastated, homeless and dejected.

Now he’s making a different impact: helping provide long-term recovery by leading a construction crew that’s building Habitat house frames in downtown Houston this week read more