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“Habitat made it possible for us”

“Habitat made it possible for us”

Nearly seven years after moving into the home they helped build alongside Habitat Greater Boston staff and volunteers, Stephen and Arlene are still amazed to be homeowners. “We’re so happy,” Stephen says in a new video about their experience as a partner family. “Me...
Advocacy for Action: Habitat on the Hill 2023

Advocacy for Action: Habitat on the Hill 2023

Habitat Greater Boston President and CEO Jim Kostaras is a tireless advocate for affordable homeownership, from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill. Jim traveled to Washington, D.C., in February to join representatives from hundreds of local Habitat affiliates calling for...
Doug and Ingrid: A Habitat Greater Boston love story

Doug and Ingrid: A Habitat Greater Boston love story

A lot of love goes into all of Habitat Greater Boston’s work building affordable homes, but one couple’s time at the organization is especially close to their hearts. Ingrid Strong and Doug Thompson first met at a meeting of Habitat Greater Boston’s volunteer site...
Building a greener future, one home at a time

Building a greener future, one home at a time

  New England winters can get pretty gray, but at Habitat Greater Boston, we’re always thinking green.  That’s because we’re working hard to make sure that every home we build is energy efficient and sustainable. We know that building green...
Habitat Greater Boston recognizes 2022 build groups

Habitat Greater Boston recognizes 2022 build groups

Thank you to the incredible volunteers who contributed a total of 4,800 hours helping build affordable homes for hardworking Greater Boston families in 2022! We couldn’t do it without you! Volunteers contribute 70% of the labor that goes into building Habitat...
Building a Greater Boston in 2023

Building a Greater Boston in 2023

Habitat Greater Boston is gearing up for one of our busiest years yet, with two homes near completion, another five already underway, and plans to break ground on 17 more. In the next few months, Abdi and Justine and their families are expected to finally move into...