focus on press cameras with blurred background.

Newsroom

Habitat for Humanity’s newsroom has the latest press releases covering Habitat’s corporate news.

Habitat for Humanity has experts available to the media on a wide array of topics, including affordable housing, residential home construction and repairs, neighborhood revitalization, community development, volunteerism, philanthropy and nonprofit fundraising, disaster recovery, international development, housing microfinance, among others.

Members of the news media may request interviews or additional resources — including high-resolution photographs and video footage — by contacting the media and public affairs team at [email protected] or at (404) 420-6732. For all non-media related inquiries, please call 1-800-HABITAT – (800) 422-4828.

Share this page on your:

Featured partners

Huber continues global support for Habitat projects

September 12, 2023

J.M. Huber Corporation, a global supplier of engineered materials solutions, consumer and industrial products, announced today that it will donate $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity International to support multiple projects in 2023 and 2024.

Schneider Electric to work alongside Habitat for Humanity to build sustainable and energy efficient homes

September 06, 2023

Schneider Electric is renewing its long-standing partnership with Habitat and will contribute nearly $800,000 in monetary donations along with electrical equipment to help Habitat families reduce their utility costs.

State Farm renews partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build stronger and more resilient homes in communities across the U.S.

September 05, 2023

As part of the renewal, State Farm is contributing $650,000 toward youth engagement programs and $150,000 to support the global housing nonprofit’s disaster resilience program, Habitat Strong.

2023
2022
2021
2020
All years

sustainable and affordable 3D-printed concrete house in India

Habitat for Humanity calls on global leaders at COP28 to prioritize adequate and affordable housing

November 29, 2023

Habitat is calling on delegates at the COP28 climate change conference to prioritize the housing needs of vulnerable populations, particularly those who are living in slums and informal settlements, by taking action that will meaningfully address the impact of climate change on safe, decent and affordable housing.

Habitat for Humanity mourns the death of former first lady Rosalynn Carter

November 19, 2023

Habitat for Humanity is deeply saddened by the passing of former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who was a champion and strong voice for affordable, decent housing for all.

Learn more

Statement from Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford on Rosalynn Carter’s health

November 17, 2023

“The entire Habitat for Humanity family is praying for Mrs. Carter and President Carter as she enters hospice care at their home. We pray that they continue to experience the blessings of time with their family and with each other, and they draw comfort from knowing people around the world are sending them prayers, love and support.”

Habitat for Humanity leverages advocacy and innovation to expand and advance housing solutions in communities around the world

November 21, 2022

The nonprofit’s 2022 annual report highlights programs and initiatives that helped 7.1 million people gain greater access to safe, decent and affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity’s corporate partners to support affordable housing this holiday season

November 15, 2022

Throughout the 2022 holiday season, several Habitat for Humanity corporate partners are coming together to support the organization’s mission of building homes, community and hope by raising funds to help make affordable homeownership more accessible to families in the U.S. and around the world.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar celebrates the holiday season with the sweet return of DIY gingerbread house kits supporting Habitat for Humanity

November 09, 2022

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, the casual dining restaurant known for its innovative twists on American dishes served with small mountain town hospitality, is bringing back its popular DIY Gingerbread House Kit for a fourth season to benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity remembers Archbishop Desmond Tutu

December 26, 2021

Habitat for Humanity mourns the loss of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a human rights champion and passionate supporter of a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

SoLo Funds launches SoLo Causes to further commitment to local communities in partnership with Habitat

December 15, 2021

Habitat for Humanity International is one of SoLo Causes’ first partners. A percentage of each SoLo Funds loan will go to support Habitat’s mission.

Compass partners with Habitat for Humanity to support safe and affordable housing

December 13, 2021

Compass, Inc. has joined Habitat as a new partner and committed a donation of $200,000 to support the global housing organization’s mission of building safe, decent and affordable homes.

Habitat CEO: Economic relief bill offers down payment on housing support, but action still needed for long-term stability

December 22, 2020

Habitat for Humanity International Jonathan Reckford CEO issues a statement on the bipartisan COVID-19 economic relief legislation.

Habitat for Humanity congratulates U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary nominee

December 11, 2020

Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issues a statement regarding President-elect Joe Biden’s selection of U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio as nominee to be secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Thrivent invests $1 million in COVID-19 relief for Habitat homeowners

December 10, 2020

This investment, driven by a shared commitment to helping more families achieve financial security and stability, will provide funding to local and national Habitat organizations to help families across the U.S. and abroad.

Habitat for Humanity calls on global leaders at COP28 to prioritize adequate and affordable housing

November 29, 2023

Habitat for Humanity mourns the death of former first lady Rosalynn Carter

November 19, 2023

Habitat for Humanity is deeply saddened by the passing of former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who was a champion and strong voice for affordable, decent housing for all.

Learn more

Statement from Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford on Rosalynn Carter’s health

November 17, 2023

Media contacts

Contact our Media Relations team at [email protected]. We can offer the news media high-quality Habitat photography and video as well as quotes and interviews about our work.

We can also offer interviews with subject matter experts on topics such as: volunteerism, home construction, philanthropy, cause marketing, operating home improvement retail stores, international development, social services and more.

Newsroom

Featured partners

Latest news

Habitat for Humanity newsroom

Media contacts

Goodbye or DIY?