Is decluttering a room or your entire house on your to-do list? Use this handy flowchart to avoid sending items to the landfill and decide whether you should recycle, repurpose or donate to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore! Learn more: Habitat.org/restores.

Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the U.S. are leading successful advocacy and rezoning efforts to create equitable land use policies. See how our work is reshaping land policies that lead to more affordable homes and more equitable opportunities for all residents.

At Habitat for Humanity, we are shaping a world where 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 feels the transformational impact of home. 🏠 Learn more about our work by visiting habitat.org.

Happy Friday! Thank you to all of the Habitat for Humanity volunteers, supporters and advocates who help build homes and better lives every day. 🏠 #FeelGoodFriday

'The living room beats with a heart so strong,
Connection and togetherness, where bonds belong.
Shared laughter, conversations, joy untold,
A space where warmth and belonging unfold.'

As older Americans are preparing to age in place, the need to create accessibility is becoming more urgent. Yet there is a large gap between those who can afford major renovations for such features and those who are struggling to safely stay in their homes. Full story from The Associated Press.

Habitat for Humanity helps people of all backgrounds unite for a common purpose — building and improving affordable places to call home, advocating for and creating equity and access, improving communities, honing skills, creating memories and developing friendships.

We are hiring! Visit habitat.org/careers to browse all of our current openings or check out our featured opportunities in the Latin America & Caribbean region and apply today.

#HomeEquals

Today marks one year since the launch of Habitat for Humanity's global advocacy campaign, #HomeEquals .

We are working in over 40 countries to increase equitable access to adequate housing in informal settlements. To date, we have made significant progress:

“Home is where everything starts.” High school teacher Michael had been living in apartments and with his in-laws, but now gets to watch his daughter make memories under their own roof. Michael partnered with Central OK Habitat to help make this dream possible.

Throughout 25 years of working with Habitat, Whirlpool Corporation has donated more than 241,000 major home appliances around the world. Learn more about how energy-efficient appliances help Habitat homeowners lower monthly utility costs — and help build more affordable homes.

Habitat for Humanity Uganda recently emphasized sustainable water use and hygiene practices at Buyungu Primary School. By establishing water management committees and WASH clubs, they're ensuring access to clean water and better hygiene for all. 💧

From Housing Matters: Over the past 33 years, the wealth gap between homeowners and renters has significantly increased. This gap keeps growing as renters are struggling to access homeownership and have less income to save as rent is increasing at a higher rate than incomes.