Home Builders Care encompasses the philosophy of community outreach activities conducted by builders and home builder associations across the nation. Each year, the home building industry contributes millions of dollars in cash, building materials, supplies, and countless volunteer hours to community charities through local community service projects.
In addition to local community projects, NAHB has a long history of helping in times of need. In response to Hurricane Katrina, NAHB, through the National Housing Endowment, established a relief fund to aid victims in the Gulf Coast states. A fund was also established after the December 2004 tsunami struck South Asia. NAHB partnered with Shelter for Life International and Habitat for Humanity International to build homes and establish a Disaster Response Technical Center in the region.
In spring 2009, members of NAHB's green building subcommittee and 50+ housing council undertook a project to restore homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. See the video at the bottom of this page.
Another example was the creation of the Home Builders Care Victims’ Relief Fund in 2001 for the victims and families of the terrorist attacks of September 11. Within five months of establishing the fund, 5,000 members of the home building industry contributed $9.8 million, which has been distributed to victims and their families.
Home Builders Industry Disaster Relief Fund
Going forward, NAHB has created the Home Builders Industry Disaster Relief Fund (HBIDRF), a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization, to assist areas affected by disaster in order to facilitate the rebuilding of communities.
The award is now part of the Executive Officers Council Association Excellence Awards, which are presented at the EOC Seminar each summer. Projects or programs designed and developed to provide support and assistance to the community are eligible for the Best Community Service Project Conducted award.
