Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia

09/01/2026

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss a thing! Help us open more doors and make our 5th Annual Day of Giving our most impactful yet: https://bit.ly/habitatdayofgiving2026calget

08/24/2026

As students across Philadelphia head back to school this week, we're reminded that learning starts at home.

A stable, affordable home provides more than shelter. It creates the foundation children need to thrive in the classroom. Research shows that after four years of living in a Habitat home, children demonstrate higher reading and math scores.

This back-to-school season, we're celebrating the power of home and the brighter futures it helps build. 📚🏠❤️

08/20/2026

The dream of homeownership is becoming harder to achieve.

According to Harvard's 2026 State of the Nation's Housing report, high home prices and elevated interest rates continue to put homeownership out of reach for many families. The income needed to afford a median-priced home has risen dramatically in just a few years.

That's why Habitat Philadelphia is committed to expanding access to affordable homeownership in our city. Because everyone deserves the chance to build stability, equity, and a brighter future through homeownership.

Read the full article: https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/ten-takeaways-2026-state-nations-housing

08/19/2026

Hard hats on, our future homeowners continue the progress on our rehab homes! 🛠️🧰

Markea, Jahmair, Taliah and Olivia recently spent the day volunteering at one of our build sites, helping complete critical basement renovations alongside Habitat staff.

Please join us in cheering them on as they continue to work toward first-time homeownership and learn new skills along the way.

08/13/2026

⛳🏡 $130,000 raised to help Philadelphia families build brighter futures!

We're blown away by the success of the 5th Annual Charity Golf Outing hosted by LEM Capital and Berkadia, which raised an incredible $130,000 toward Habitat Philadelphia's mission. This achievement was made possible by the generosity of everyone who participated, sponsored, and supported the event.

Every dollar raised directly supports our work alongside families, helping create opportunities for safe, stable, and affordable homeownership.

"We are grateful for five years of partnership through this event and to the dedicated teams whose support has made this impact possible," said CEO Corinne O'Connell.

Thank you to LEM and Berkadia for their partnership so that more families can thrive. 💙

See more photos: https://gallery.taylorcotillaphotography.com/berkadiaandlemgolfouting/

08/11/2026

Check out the transformation at our 17th Street rehab home! 👀⬇️

This summer, volunteers have worked alongside Habitat Philadelphia staff and future homeowners to help bring safe, affordable housing to life.

A major recent milestone: the installation of a new insulated TPO roof! Once finished, this property will feature three two-bedroom, one-bathroom condominiums.

We're grateful to everyone who has helped make this progress possible and look forward to the next construction updates, including fire protection, insulation, and more.

08/07/2026

We're thrilled to celebrate Corinne O'Connell, CEO of Habitat Philadelphia, for being recognized as one of Philadelphia Business Journal's 2026 Women of Influence!

Corinne's dedication to housing equity, community partnership, and affordable housing advocacy continues to make a meaningful impact throughout Philadelphia. Her people-centered leadership and unwavering belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live have helped Habitat Philadelphia work alongside more families to access safe, stable housing.

Please join us in congratulating Corinne on this well-deserved achievement!

Read more: https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/08/03/women-of-influence-2026-announcing-honorees-first.html

08/04/2026

A safe, affordable home should be within reach for every family.

New reporting from Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the urgency of Pennsylvania's housing shortage and the need for investments that help families stay in their homes.

As Carrie Rathmann, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Habitat Philadelphia, shared:

“We see every day at Habitat that the impact [of affordable housing] is real, it’s tangible, it crosses different sectors. Kids can get to school and do better. Seniors are healthier. People are healthier, people feel less stressed. They have more money in their pocket for medication and food.”

As housing affordability challenges continue across Pennsylvania, we're committed to advocating for housing solutions that strengthen neighborhoods and ensure families can remain in the communities they call home.

Read more:

A state agency will be responsible for creating a searchable database of all publicly financed housing. Some lawmakers and advocates say it falls short of addressing the state's housing crisis.

08/04/2026

📢We're hiring!

Habitat Philadelphia is looking for talented, passionate professionals to join our team.

We're currently hiring for the following positions:
- Apprentice Carpenter
- Build Staff Carpenter

Take the next step in your career while helping build safe, affordable homes alongside families in our city.

Learn more about these opportunities and apply today: ➡️https://bit.ly/habitatphil-jobs

07/29/2026

Progress continues on our 17th street rehab site! Last month, volunteers came out to support framing and insulation, parging, and debris removal.

This property has undergone many changes over the past several months, and we're excited for the day it becomes a safe, affordable home for three families later this year.