We read a couple months ago about copper thieves breaking into local Habitat houses to steal copper: homes built by volunteers and new homebuyers damaged and defaced by people in for a quick buck. Austin Habitat for Humanity's houses are far from the only ones being targeted by copper thieves, but the non-profit being hit is a sign of how desperate the copper theft situation is getting. Today it was reported that the number of... more ›

The young professional types at Habitat Young Professionals (an official division of Austin Habitat for Humanity) is will host their first ever “Build the HYP” fundraising event this Saturday at 8pm at the Design Center of Austin, 3601 South Congress at Penn Field, Building C. Guests will experience great food and drinks from many local culinary destinations, including III Forks, Moonshine, and Reed's Supper Club. HYP will also raise the roof (Har!) with a... more ›

It seems perfect timing that, with former President Jimmy Carter in town today for a book-signing, Austin Habitat for Humanity is teaming with AT&T to provide an exciting opportunity for low-income families in Austin. Austin Habitat for Humanity stands at the forefront of assisting Austin’s low-income residents, 58,000 of whom live in substandard or overcrowded housing. Their new partnership with AT&T will bring in-home Internet and technology access to 76 low-income Austin families as part... more ›

Austin Habitat for Humanity is starting their annual Women Build this Saturday. Women Build offers women a chance to use their power tool skills and is a unique opportunity to do good for the community with other women. In some chapters, every part of the construction process in a Women Build is done by women: framing, electric installation, plumbing, etc. Austin's Women Build will include some male crew leaders and subcontractors. Habitat for Humanity... more ›