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Habitat & Thrivent Partnership
Together, Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent partner with families around the world in need of decent, safe and affordable housing. For nearly two decades, our mission has been to make a powerful impact in the lives of families and communities by helping where it’s needed most.
Put your generosity into action in meaningful, new ways through our partnership. As a volunteer, you’ll discover how helping to build safe and affordable housing in partnership with families can have long-lasting and life-changing benefits.
Choose one of our week-long program experiences and help build homes with families in need of affordable housing while experiencing beautiful cultures with other Thrivent clients and volunteers.
Choose one of our week-long program experiences and help build homes with families in need of affordable housing while experiencing beautiful cultures with other Thrivent clients and volunteers.
- No special skills required. All you need is a generous heart and a desire to make a difference.
- Volunteer at one of four domestic disaster recovery locations.
- Thrivent contributions help offset the program cost and host donation for all participants, making program experiences more affordable.
- Thrivent clients with benefit membership are eligible for an additional reduction to host donation.
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Habitat and Thrivent Worldwide international builds are back! Volunteer on a build by applying to become a team leader or be recruited by one to serve in the following locations:
Brazil | Cambodia | Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Fiji | Guatemala | Honduras | Indonesia | Malawi | Nepal | Paraguay | Poland | Romania | Vietnam
Check back regularly for updates. We’ll be adding additional opportunities throughout the year. Independent volunteers will be able to join open teams in the future. Whether you are a prospective team leader or have led a build in the past, fill out our team leader interest form to start your journey with Habitat and Thrivent Worldwide.
Team Leader Interest Form
Brazil | Cambodia | Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Fiji | Guatemala | Honduras | Indonesia | Malawi | Nepal | Paraguay | Poland | Romania | Vietnam
Check back regularly for updates. We’ll be adding additional opportunities throughout the year. Independent volunteers will be able to join open teams in the future. Whether you are a prospective team leader or have led a build in the past, fill out our team leader interest form to start your journey with Habitat and Thrivent Worldwide.
Domestic disaster recovery destinations
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Sixteen years to the day after Hurricane Katrina, Category 4 Hurricane Ida made landfall in the historic city of New Orleans and the surrounding lower areas in August of 2021. The town of Jean Lafitte was severely impacted by the hurricane with 8-foot flood waters, weeks without power, lives lost, and an estimated $55 million in damages.
New Orleans Habitat for Humanity is on the front lines in long-term recovery efforts by providing fortified housing solutions and rebuilding 40-60 affordable homes across the region. Jean Lafitte is a small community south of New Orleans with deep roots and has shown great resilience through many storms before.
Join the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity in their efforts to build communities where families can thrive.
New Orleans Habitat for Humanity is on the front lines in long-term recovery efforts by providing fortified housing solutions and rebuilding 40-60 affordable homes across the region. Jean Lafitte is a small community south of New Orleans with deep roots and has shown great resilience through many storms before.
Join the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity in their efforts to build communities where families can thrive.
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Hurricane Michael, a category 5 hurricane, struck the Chipola area in 2018 decimating the local housing stock, destroying homes, and leaving many uninhabitable. This tragedy, along with the housing shortage the area faced prior to the hurricane, made it challenging for them to recover.
Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity committed to building 20 new homes across Jackson and Washington counties through the end of 2024 to assist homeowners in their journey to resilience.
Join the movement to rebuild homes and hope in the Florida panhandle community as they focus their recovery efforts on affordable and fortified housing.
Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity committed to building 20 new homes across Jackson and Washington counties through the end of 2024 to assist homeowners in their journey to resilience.
Join the movement to rebuild homes and hope in the Florida panhandle community as they focus their recovery efforts on affordable and fortified housing.
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A tornado screamed through the melting pot city of Bowling Green in Warren County, Kentucky on a quiet night in December of 2021. The results were dark and widespread and included billions of dollars in damages – with 500 homes, 100 businesses, and 17 lives lost.
The strength of the community has shown through the darkness, and Habitat for Humanity Bowling Green/Warren County has been working with these families to continue to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
The work is not yet finished. Consider joining the team here in this scenic and diverse area of the southeast to rebuild dreams.
The strength of the community has shown through the darkness, and Habitat for Humanity Bowling Green/Warren County has been working with these families to continue to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
The work is not yet finished. Consider joining the team here in this scenic and diverse area of the southeast to rebuild dreams.
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The most destructive and expensive fire in Oregon’s history, known as the Almeda fire, scorched through Rogue Valley in September of 2020. The fire left behind a 13-mile-long burn scar which destroyed 2,600 homes, 200 businesses and left 10,000 people displaced.
Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley has taken the lead in the county’s Long Term Recovery Group to rebuild their community and bring survivors back home.
Team up with the Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity to restore homes and change the lives of the families who call the scenic mountain landscape of the Pacific northwest home.
Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley has taken the lead in the county’s Long Term Recovery Group to rebuild their community and bring survivors back home.
Team up with the Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity to restore homes and change the lives of the families who call the scenic mountain landscape of the Pacific northwest home.
Get involved
Whether you want to submit a proposal and lead your own team or join one of our existing teams, there is a role for all levels of participation. If you would like more information, please contact thrivent@habitat.org .
Leading your own volunteer crew has its benefits. Funded by Thrivent, team leader program expenses are fully covered, and travel will be covered up to $700. Thrivent clients with membership benefits who have previously led a Worldwide team are invited to submit a team proposal and recruit a team of 10 or more.
team
Travel to your chosen location with team members from all over the country.
For more information on joining a team below, contact the team leader of the location that interests you. If the location you're looking for is not listed, check back on this website – we will update builds as they become available.
See open teams
For more information on joining a team below, contact the team leader of the location that interests you. If the location you're looking for is not listed, check back on this website – we will update builds as they become available.
Thrivent contributions help offset the program cost and host donation for all participants – making our volunteer program more affordable. Thrivent clients with benefit membership are eligible for an additional reduction to host donation. Simply verify your membership eligibility to receive this special pricing.
Verify eligibility
Join an open team
Medford, Oregon | October 20-26, 2024
Apply by: September 4, 2024 | Benefit Member price: $610 | Associate Members and all others price: $1,060 |
New Orleans, Louisiana | November 3-9, 2024
Apply by: September 12, 2024 | Benefit Member price: $820 | Associate Members and all others price: $1,270 |
Marianna, Florida | December 1-7, 2024
Apply by: October 2, 2024 | Benefit Member price: $685 | Associate Members and all others price: $1,135 |
No international open teams at this time. Please check back later.
Building hope and delivering better futures since 2005*
Donated to Habitat since
our Habitat and Thrivent partnership began
Individuals served to
date with safe and
affordable homes built or
renovated
Hours of time and talent
donated by more than
842,000 Thrivent clients and
other volunteers
Donated to Habitat since
our Habitat and Thrivent partnership began
Individuals served to
date with safe and
affordable homes built or
renovated
Hours of time and talent
donated by more than
842,000 Thrivent clients and
other volunteers
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Create real, meaningful change
Put your generosity into action in a new way through Habitat and Thrivent Worldwide.
Who is Habitat for Humanity?
Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, and in more than 70 countries, to build decent and affordable housing. Homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
How can you support Habitat for Humanity today?
Check out these popular Thrivent programs and help us continue to make a difference for this worthwhile cause.
Help Habitat by leading a Thrivent Action Team
Our Thrivent Action Teams are a great way to support Habitat while making a positive impact in your community. Simply gather a team of neighbors or friends for a fundraiser, educational event or service activity.
- Submit your application by logging in through your Thrivent account.
- Get customized resources to help make your project successful.
- Gather your team and bring your community project to life.
Donate directly to Habitat through Thrivent Choice®
Our clients with membership can contribute directly or direct their Thrivent Choice Dollars® to Habitat and other worthwhile organizations and causes through our Thrivent Choice program.
- Make a personal donation to enrolled organizations.
- Direct any available Choice Dollars to your favorite organization.
- Nominate churches and nonprofit organizations for enrollment.
Help Habitat by leading a Thrivent Action Team
Our Thrivent Action Teams are a great way to support Habitat while making a positive impact in your community. Simply gather a team of neighbors or friends for a fundraiser, educational event or service activity.
- Submit your application by logging in through your Thrivent account.
- Get customized resources to help make your project successful.
- Gather your team and bring your community project to life.
Donate directly to Habitat through Thrivent Choice®
Our clients with membership can contribute directly or direct their Thrivent Choice Dollars® to Habitat and other worthwhile organizations and causes through our Thrivent Choice program.
- Make a personal donation to enrolled organizations.
- Direct any available Choice Dollars to your favorite organization.
- Nominate churches and nonprofit organizations for enrollment.
*Data as of 12/31/23
Member benefits and programs are not guaranteed contractual benefits. The interpretation of the provisions of these benefits and programs is at the sole discretion of Thrivent. Membership benefits are reviewed and evaluated regularly. Thrivent reserves the right to change, modify, discontinue, or refuse to provide any of the membership benefits or any part of them, at any time.
You should never purchase or keep insurance or annuity products to be eligible for nonguaranteed membership benefits. You should only purchase and keep insurance and annuity products that best meet the financial security needs of you and your family. Consider the cost, features, and benefits of specific insurance and/or annuity products.
Member benefits and programs are not guaranteed contractual benefits. The interpretation of the provisions of these benefits and programs is at the sole discretion of Thrivent. Membership benefits are reviewed and evaluated regularly. Thrivent reserves the right to change, modify, discontinue, or refuse to provide any of the membership benefits or any part of them, at any time.
You should never purchase or keep insurance or annuity products to be eligible for nonguaranteed membership benefits. You should only purchase and keep insurance and annuity products that best meet the financial security needs of you and your family. Consider the cost, features, and benefits of specific insurance and/or annuity products.
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