- 2 days ago
- 4 min
Veterans Build: The What and The Why
Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity is a Veterans Build Habitat affiliate. In this article we’ll share what that means and why it’s...
- Aug 29
- 3 min
Where Does Habitat for Humanity Get Funding?
Last month, in Nonprofits: The Stitching That Holds a Community Together, we talked about different types of nonprofits and gave...
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Nonprofits: The Stitching That Holds a Community Together
August 17 is National Nonprofit Day. We’d like to take this time to shine a spotlight on nonprofits and talk about their function and...
- Jun 28
- 4 min
What Is The Process Of “Getting A Habitat House”?
We get this question quite a bit, so we wanted to walk through what it’s like to go through the program. We shared the qualifications and...
- May 31
- 4 min
Jackson Habitat’s Homebuyer Program
Unlocking Opportunities Last month we shared information about what “affordable housing” means, the state of affordable housing in...
- Apr 25
- 5 min
What is Habitat’s Role in Affordable Housing?
Affordable housing is a term used in many contexts and leveraged to make arguments for and against policies and funding programs at...
- Mar 30
- 1 min
How Does Housing Affect Energy Efficiency?
An Evidence Brief Residential buildings consume substantial amounts of energy, contributing to environmental concerns and climate change....
- Feb 27
- 1 min
Beyond the House
How Habitat's Investments Ripple Across the Local Economy Every year, Habitat for Humanity helps millions of people across the U.S. and...
- Dec 19, 2022
- 9 min
Addressing Sustainability through Alternative Builds
Background The construction industry is historically slow-moving when it comes to implementing new efficient and sustainable practices....