The Habitat Philadelphia team and community celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth - the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.
Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the abolition of enslavement in the United States. To learn more about the history of Juneteenth, we encourage you to read more here, provided by The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, we close our office and construction sites on Monday, June 19 to celebrate and remember the significance of Juneteenth. The ReStore will be closed in observation on Saturday, June 17. We encourage our Habitat Family to celebrate alongside us. Celebrate, educate, advocate, and shop in ways that support Black communities in and around Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival is the largest annual celebration in the country to join together to embrace history. Learn more about Juneteenth’s history in Philadelphia at juneteenthphilly.org.
Find a parade, festival, or event happening near you.
Equitable Housing: Habitat Philadelphia believes everyone deserves to build the foundation for a stable, healthy future for themselves and their families. Visit our advocacy page to raise your voice for affordable housing!
Support Black business owners on Juneteenth and continue to support them throughout the year. Below are some places Black-owned businesses will be open on Juneteenth, or their online platforms you can shop with year-round.