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President Carter spent much of his time post-presidency dedicated to Habitat for Humanity and helped to build 4,390 homes alongside more than 104,000 volunteers in 14 countries. For decades, he and his wife, Rosalynn, hosted the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The project attracts thousands of volunteers and continues to inspire millions around the world each year.
Locally, President Carter and Rosalynn worked alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia staff, volunteers and homeowners to renovate five vacant houses on the 1900 block of Wilt Street in North Philadelphia in 1988 that were sold to first-time homebuyers.
The world is a better place because of President Carter, and not just for the homes he had a hand in building. His emphasis on our shared humanity is an inspiration to all.
On January 9th, the Habitat Philadelphia family gathered downtown to honor President and Mrs. Carter and their incredible legacy of compassion and service. As our community signed messages of gratitude on a symbolic “door of opportunity”, we reflected on the countless doors the Carters opened for families around the world. Let us all follow their example as we build towards a city where everyone has a decent place to call home.
As the United States said its final farewell to President Jimmy Carter, the City of Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to the 39th president.
Habitat for Humanity in Philly hosts tribute to Jimmy Carter | FOX29
Philly mayor honors President Carter’s legacy with Habitat for Humanity | The Philadelphia Tribune
From Philly to Delaware Habitat for Humanity honors Jimmy Carter’s ‘humility’ | NBC10
President Jimmy Carter’s legacy still stands in Philadelphia homes | 6ABC Philadelphia
See the Philly homes built by President Carter, Habitat for Humanity | FOX 29 Philadelphia
Jimmy Carter helped build Habitat for Humanity’s first homes in Philly in 1988 | PhillyVoice
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia leader remembers working with Jimmy Carter | CBS Philadelphia
President Jimmy Carter volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Philadelphia | 6ABC Philadelphia
For more than 30 years, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dedicated her voice, time and energy to building and advocating for affordable housing alongside Habitat for Humanity. In her honor, Habitat Philadelphia named its four-home development project in West Philadelphia “Rosalynn’s Way.”
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