We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia

Upcycling Furniture into Art

Artist, Psychologist, Licensed Behavior Specialist, mother, wife, and ReStore shopper are just a few titles that describe Lilliana Didovic. Since 2015, Lilliana has been a regular shopper at Habitat Philadelphia’s ReStore on Washington Avenue. Lilliana purchases new and used furniture to transform them into one-of-a-kind pieces of upcycled art.

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Breaking Ground at Queen Lane

Joining several other Habitat families in the Germantown neighborhood, the five-bedroom home will welcome an inter-generational family this spring. Home means safety and stability and generational wealth for years to come. While it has been a long journey for the family, a new, decent home will be a long-lasting legacy for both the family and the neighborhood.

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Racial Covenants in Philadelphia

A tool used by early 20th century developers, builders and white homeowners; racial covenants prevented African Americans from accessing parts of the residential real estate market across the country. These covenants were obligations put in property deeds that forbade people of color from occupying or owning property.   

Stories told at

The Building Hope Virtual Lunch-In 2022

We celebrated new innovations that empower families to secure the asset of their homes for generations to come. We also looked at the reframing of our Homeownership Program to make home accessible to more, and how we can work alongside the community to enhance the economic impact of the neighborhoods we work in.

Finally, children living in Habitat homes shared what home means to them.

Welcome Home

Nikkita and Family

On March 30, 2021, we welcomed Nikkita home at Oxford Green, Habitat’s 20-home community in North Philadelphia. Congratulations on this milestone achievement!

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Race and Housing Series

At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, our vision of a city where everyone has a decent place to live cannot be achieved without acknowledging the inhumanity endured by people of color for centuries. Racist housing policies such as redlining and restrictive covenants created a racial wealth gap in Philadelphia and throughout the nation. The effects of these policies are still experienced today.

Welcome Home

Fathia and Ahmed

On March 30, 2021, we welcomed Fathia and Ahmed home at Oxford Green, Habitat’s 20-home community in North Philadelphia. Congratulations on this milestone achievement!

Welcome Home

Shakerea

On February 25, 2021, Shakerea and her family became Habitat’s 231st homeowners in Philadelphia. Watch some highlights from their socially distanced home dedication

Welcome Home

Malika

On September 17, 2020, Malika and her family became Habitat’s 226th homeowners in Philadelphia. Watch some highlights from their socially distanced home dedication.

Home Repair

Ken’s Story

Veteran U.S. Army Ranger Ken moved into his North Philadelphia home two years ago, and immediately knew it was special to the neighborhood. The home stands tall with stone pillars and a gated front yard at the heart of Strawberry Mansion.

Welcome Home

Sierra

On September 17, 2020, Sierra and her family became Habitat’s 225th homeowners in Philadelphia. Watch some highlights from their socially distanced home dedication!

Welcome Home

Karima and Ahmed

Karima and Ahmed recently became the 224th Habitat Homeowners in Philadelphia. Watch highlights from their socially distanced home dedication.

Welcome Home

Sylvia and Ali

Sylvia and Ali recently became the 223rd Habitat Homeowners in Philadelphia. Watch highlights from their socially distanced home dedication.

A Statement from Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia

Read our statement and explore resources on race and housing.

Homeownership

Jo’s pathway to stability and growth

Jo Obafemi grew up in Dakar, Senegal—where things there can be hard for an intelligent, ambitious woman like her. For Jo and her four-year-old daughter Gloria, Habitat’s Homeownership Program has been a pathway to stability and growth.

Home Repair

Ms. Margaret’s restored independence

For West Philly resident Ms. Margaret, who lost her legs five years ago, a new accessible bathroom is a life changing home repair.

Volunteers

Behind the scenes volunteers: Family Advocates

Juggling jobs and families, most future homeowners complete their sweat equity in 18 to 24 months. Along this journey, they are guided along by some of our most valuable volunteers: Family Advocates.