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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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COVID-19 Resources for Habitat Homeowners

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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.