Habitat for Humanity
What is Habitat for Humanity?
Nonprofit organization with the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live.
True or False: Habitat has never operated outside the U.S.
False
True or False: You do not need any house building experience to volunteer with HFH.
True.
True or False: HFH does not use environmentally friendly building habits.
False
What is the biggest organization that builds homes for people in need?
Habitat for Humanity
What occurred in 1976?
HFH was founded in 1976.
When was the first international project launched?
The first project was launched in 1979 in Guatemala.
What are some other ways to support HFH if unable to participate in the construction projects?
Donate. ReStores. Advocate. Plan Fundraising Events.
What is one example of sustainable building HFH uses?
Lots of answers!
Which president volunteered for HFH?
Jimmy Carter
What campaign did HFH launch in 2019?
HFH launched the Cost of Home Campaign which is a 5 year advocacy campaign with the end goal of helping 10 million families.
How many houses has HFH built worldwide?
Over 1 million houses worldwide.
How many HFH volunteers are there in the U.S.?
1.5-2 million volunteers.
What country leads in sustainable building?
Scandinavia: Sweden, Denmark, Norway.
Which company often partners with HFH? Hint: think popular construction store
Lowe's
What is the exact HFH mission?
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
How many countries does Habitat operate in?
Habitat operates in over 70 countries worldwide.
What is “sweat equity”?
Contribution of effort an individual invests in building their own home or someone elses. It is a homeownership model of HFH.
What are “net-zero” energy homes?
Buildings designed to produce as much energy as they consume over a year.
How long has WashU been partnering with HFH?
2020
What is the affordable housing crisis?
An increasing number of low/moderate income individuals finding it harder to find affordable housing because of things like increases in costs and gentrification.
How many people has Habitat provided housing solutions for?
The current count is over 29 million people worldwide.
How many HFH volunteers are there in the world?
There is no exact number, but tens of millions of volunteers.
How does sustainable building align with HFH’s mission?
Helps keep the community affordable and healthy. It also helps with longerterm durability.
What is the importance of collaborating with governmental agencies and non-profit organizations for HFH?
Access to resources, funding, etc.