Jimmy Carter's involvement with Habitat for Humanity
International began in 1984 when the former US president led a work
group to New York City to help renovate a six-story building with 19
families in need of decent, affordable shelter. That experience
planted the seed, and the Jimmy Carter Work Project has been an
internationally recognized event of HFHI ever since.
Each year,
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter give a week of their time—along with their
construction skills—to build homes and raise awareness of the
critical need for affordable housing. The JCWP is held at a
different location each year, and attracts volunteers from around
the world.
