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Also Known As HFHI • Habitat for Humanity
Date 1976 - present
Headquarters Americus • Atlanta
Areas Of Involvement Christianity • construction • mortgage • philanthropy
Related People Jeff Merkley • Jimmy Carter • Rosalynn Carter

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Habitat for Humanity; floor joists
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter sawing lumber as part of a construction project for Habitat for Humanity, an organization that builds homes for the poor and homeless. The Carters became involved with the organization after leaving the White House.
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