Following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the world came together to honor his remarkable legacy. We’re lucky and honored to have been directly impacted by his generous spirit and incredible influence through the 2005 Jimmy Carter Work Project. In a single week, the Carters worked side-by-side with volunteers to build 30 homes in Southwest Detroit.
In their remembrance of Jimmy Carter’s life, many local news outlets spoke with volunteers and leaders within Habitat for Humanity for their stories. Below is a compilation of some of those stories, including an op-ed written by volunteers who worked directly with President Carter on the project:
President Jimmy Carter’s impact endures in Detroit
Former President Jimmy Carter helped build Habitat for Humanity homes in Detroit
Detroit remembers when President Jimmy Carter came to build houses with Habitat for Humanity
Remembering the week Jimmy Carter partnered with Grosse Pointe churches
Jimmy Carter built houses with Habitat for Humanity in Detroit, Michigan | Letters
Opinion: Remembering when Jimmy Carter made an impact in Detroit
