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More Than 140 Volunteers Unite for ‘Building on Faith’ Neighborhood Revitalization Effort

Faith communities, students, and residents come together through the Pope Leo Village initiative to repair homes, strengthen neighborhoods, and build community. 

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September 17

Jim Paterno Named Chair of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Board of Directors

Paterno, founder of Stockton Real Estate Advisors, is entering his seventh year on the board.

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August 27

Four Habitat Philadelphia students awarded 2026 Sara N. Haines Memorial Scholarships

The scholarship, founded in memory of educator and community advocate Sara N. Haines, supports the educational goals of Habitat Philadelphia homeowners and their children.

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Lowe’s joins Habitat for Humanity to celebrate 50th Anniversary with volunteer pop-up build

More than 30 volunteers came together to build Adirondack chairs for future homeowners at the July 25 event in Northeast Philadelphia

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More Philadelphia families will achieve homeownership thanks to $200,000 PHARE grant

The 2026 PHARE grant will help increase the purchasing power of first-time homebuyers by providing down payment and closing cost assistance to families who purchase homes built by Habitat Philadelphia.

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From Pennsylvania to the Nation: How Whole-Home Repairs Became Federal Policy

A model championed in Philadelphia is now part of a sweeping new federal housing law. 

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Joe Tatum Named PACDC Rising Star

We proudly celebrate Volunteer Manager Joe Tatum, a 2026 Rising Star Award recipient from the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations.

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May 18

Corinne O’Connell Honored by Her Alma Maters for Leadership and Service

Our CEO has been recognized by both her high school and college alma maters this month for her leadership, service, and commitment to the common good.

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Villanova University Volunteers Join Habitat Philadelphia to Launch Pope Leo Village, a Faith‑Inspired Housing Initiative in North Philadelphia

Habitat Philadelphia officially launched Pope Leo Village, a new, multi‑year, faith‑inspired housing and volunteer engagement initiative, during a Villanova University volunteer build day at an active rehabilitation project in Brewerytown, North Philadelphia. 

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Habitat Philadelphia Honors Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with Carter Builder Award

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is proud to honor Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with the Carter Builder Award at the 2026 Building Hope Luncheon, recognizing CHOP’s extraordinary commitment to improving health outcomes through safe, stable housing. 

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