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February 6, 2025
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Celebrating Jimmy Carter’s Impact on Detroit

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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

Michigan’s Habitat for Humanity remembers Jimmy Carter

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January 29, 2024
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No Longer a Pipe Dream: Rodriguez Family Proud to be Homeowners

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Accomplishing something once considered a pipe dream, or something you felt you could only daydream about, is an incredible milestone. Habitat for Humanity Detroit is thrilled to be able to bring the lifelong goal of owning a home to many in Metro Detroit. The Rodriguez family are the latest homeowners to able to realize the once far-off dream of owning their own home, thanks to participation in Habitat for Humanity Detroit’s Homebuyer Program.

“I had given up on my dream of owning a home,” said homeowner Rodriguez. “However, being a part of this program allowed me to reach my goal. I have had the opportunity to work alongside some amazing people, both staff and volunteers, who dedicated their time to help families like mine realize the dream of homeownership.”

The Rodriguez home dedication came after years of hard work on the future homeowner’s part. Attending financial counseling, homeowner classes, and putting sweat equity into building the home represent some of the steps along the way to becoming official homeowners.

Habitat Detroit staff, its board members, volunteers who helped build the home, neighbors, and the Rodriguez family were on hand at the exciting and heart-warming home dedication ceremony in January, the first of many anticipated home dedications planned for Habitat Detroit in 2024.

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September 19, 2023
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Helping Build a Better Future: Advance Plumbing Partners with Habitat for Humanity Detroit

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At Advance Plumbing and Heating Supply, the sister company to Rebuilding Detroit, we are passionate about helping our local community thrive, which is why we have partnered with Habitat for Humanity Detroit. Our goal is to aid the organization’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing for those in need. We are proud to say that we have already made progress towards that goal, and we’re excited to continue this partnership for many years to come. Our employees have volunteered their skills and time to restore a home for a first-time homebuyer.

Habitat for Humanity Detroit Receives $5,000 Grant from Arby’s Foundation for Its Children’s Programming

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Detroit – The Arby’s Foundation has committed $500,000 to support every community where Arby’s has a restaurant, and recently awarded Habitat for Humanity Detroit a $5,000 grant for its children’s programming.

“The Detroit-area Arby’s team is proud to have selected Habitat for Humanity Detroit as a recipient of a $5,000 grant,” said a representative from Arby’s Foundation.

The funds will go to support Habitat for Humanity Detroit’s efforts to increase financial literacy from a young age. This includes Match & Save bank accounts and online learning activities for young investors. Grant money from the Arby’s Foundation will also be used in the build and design of children’s bedrooms in upcoming Habitat for Humanity home builds.

In total, the Arby’s Foundation anticipates giving out nearly 200 local grants across the U.S.

Celebrating Jimmy Carter’s Impact on Detroit

No Longer a Pipe Dream: Rodriguez Family Proud to be Homeowners

Helping Build a Better Future: Advance Plumbing Partners with Habitat for Humanity Detroit

Habitat for Humanity Detroit Receives $5,000 Grant from Arby’s Foundation for Its Children’s Programming

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