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Statement from Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford on June 29 Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling to reverse affirmative action in higher education. We know from our work in advocating for decent, affordable housing that it is crucial to acknowledge systemic barriers and biases. Creating race-neutral policies without addressing underlying inequities and racially exclusive practices only perpetuates inequity. Read the full statement from our CEO Jonathan Reckford.
Happy Presidents Day!
On #PresidentsDay, Habitat for Humanity expresses thanks and gratitude for over 39 years of partnership and support from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. While we can quantify the number of houses built during past Carter Work Projects (4,390), the number of people inspired by President Carter’s heartfelt words and actions in support of our mission are countless. We continue to wish him comfort and wellbeing as he is surrounded by the love of his family in Plains, Georgia. #HabitatCWP
Habitat for Humanity spotlights local ‘treasures’ in new mural
Seeing the opportunity to create something special, Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley commissioned a local artist to paint a mural on the outside of their downtown office building. The 5-scenes that span 205 feet display Habitat’s impact on the Huntsville community. Full story from 256Today.com.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights up in NYC
Last night, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit, signaling to many that the holiday season has officially begun. Just like every year since 2007, wood from the tree will eventually be used to help a family build their Habitat for Humanity house.
Habitat Romania: An update from Bucharest Central rail station
Roberto Patrascoiu, national director of Habitat for Humanity Romania, checked in on Sunday with an update from Bucharest Central rail station as Habitat continues our efforts to reduce the vulnerability of refugees and meet their shelter needs.
Habitat for Humanity receives transformational $436M gift from MacKenzie Scott
Transformational! That is the word that keeps surfacing to describe the $436 million gift that Habitat for Humanity International and 84 Habitat affiliates in the U.S. have received from MacKenzie Scott. Learn more in our press release.
Habitat for Humanity International and 84 affiliates receive $436 million gift from MacKenzie Scott
We are thrilled to announce MacKenzie Scott’s generous donation of $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 Habitat affiliates in the U.S. “This incredibly generous gift will allow us to dramatically increase capacity and implement programs that will have multi-generational impact on communities around the U.S. and our global mission for many years to come,” says Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford.
