Why Habitat for Humanity? The country is awash in organizations that provide relief for those in need. For Carter, those connected to him say, it had to do with his deep Christian faith.

In the spirit of Jimmy Carter and Martin Luther King Jr., Habitat for Humanity has a full schedule of volunteers who are lending a hand on January 20, in both homes and stores.

President Jimmy Carter was involved in many things after he left the White House. One of the most prominent was Habitat for Humanity. He left a legacy of volunteering and trying to help those in need.

Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy will continue, organization says The Carters worked alongside more than 100,000 volunteers to build, renovate and repair nearly 4,400 homes ...

Christina Keller, another homeowner through the Sandusky County Habitat for Humanity, spoke at the event and shared her appreciation of Carter’s involvement in the organization.

Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalyn Carter attach siding to the front of a Habitat for Humanity home being built June 10, 2003, in LaGrange, Georgia.

Former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter honored with post office dedication from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT ...

Habitat for Humanity started in 1976, but Reckford says it was not until 1984 when the Carters got involved that the organization became well known. "He had a legendary work ethic.

Since Carter's passing, Habitat for Humanity in Hampton Roads has emphasized that his work will continue to impact communities through the homes built in his honor.

Habitat for Humanity has set up a memorial wall to honor the late President Jimmy Carter, inviting the public to share messages and memories."The mission of the organization really aligned with ...

Former city councilmember Ben Molina to serve as interim executive director while organization searches for permanent ...