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Race and Housing

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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia

We partner with families to build or improve a place to call home

People in Philadelphia and all over the world partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.

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Malika

On September 17, 2020, Malika and her family became Habitat’s 226th homeowners in Philadelphia. Watch some highlights from their socially distanced home dedication.

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Home Repair

Ken’s Story

Veteran U.S. Army Ranger Ken moved into his North Philadelphia home two years ago, and immediately knew it was special to the neighborhood. The home stands tall with stone pillars and a gated front yard at the heart of Strawberry Mansion.

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Sierra

On September 17, 2020, Sierra and her family became Habitat’s 225th homeowners in Philadelphia. Watch some highlights from their socially distanced home dedication!

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Karima and Ahmed

Karima and Ahmed recently became the 224th Habitat Homeowners in Philadelphia. Watch highlights from their socially distanced home dedication.

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Sylvia and Ali

Sylvia and Ali recently became the 223rd Habitat Homeowners in Philadelphia. Watch highlights from their socially distanced home dedication.

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A Statement from Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia

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Jo’s pathway to stability and growth

Jo Obafemi grew up in Dakar, Senegal—where things there can be hard for an intelligent, ambitious woman like her. For Jo and her four-year-old daughter Gloria, Habitat’s Homeownership Program has been a pathway to stability and growth.

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Home Repair

Ms. Margaret’s restored independence

For West Philly resident Ms. Margaret, who lost her legs five years ago, a new accessible bathroom is a life changing home repair.

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Volunteers

Behind the scenes volunteers: Family Advocates

Juggling jobs and families, most future homeowners complete their sweat equity in 18 to 24 months. Along this journey, they are guided along by some of our most valuable volunteers: Family Advocates.

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Young Professionals

January 21

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier

11:30am – 12:30pm

Join Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia CEO Corinne O’Connell for a discussion on affordable housing, local policy, and what you can do to help. This discussion will be moderated by a member of Habitat for Humanity’s Young Professionals group and allow for questions at the end of the event.

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Lunch & Learn

February 10

Move for Homes Volunteer Lunch and Learn

12:00 PM

Each month, volunteers and other guests will have the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look into the varied ways Habitat for Humanity is working to address the need for affordable housing in Philadelphia. This month, we will be learning from longtime volunteer Sally Poliwoda about our annual bike and movement fundraiser, Move for Homes (formerly Ride for Homes).

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