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Buying a home is a giant step for most people. We don’t always know where to start, and we are riddled with weighty questions. So began Habitat Chicago’s Homebuyer University, a series of classes covering the ins and outs of homebuying. And just last month, we graduated our inaugural cohort!

Several years ago we began working with the West Pullman community with the vision of transforming a vacant block into a 16-home development on the corner of 119th and Union Avenue. In the winter of 2018, we realized that goal due to the hard work and energy of supporters like you.

Be prepared for your holiday shopping this year with the official 2019 Habitat Chicago Gift Guide. This list will help you find the perfect gift for your loved one while also supporting your favorite non-profit.

Habitat Chicago homebuyer, Erika, moved her family into a new home last May. We checked in with her to see what her homeownership experience has been like so far, how she and her family have started to personalize their home, and how they have already formed new memories within its walls.

Learn about Habitat International's Global Village program from staff member, Margaret, and AmeriCorps volunteer, Victoria, as they reflect on their builds in Poland and Malawi this past summer.