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a thriving texas gulf region with affordable housing for all. our program helps families become self-sufficient and constructive members of the community. 39.9% of families in our area are cost burdened and living below 50% of the area median family income. in the u.s. alone, 95 million people have housing problems. globally, about 1.6 billion have substandard housing.. we are the front runner in the solution – but we can’t do it alone. clean, decent, and stable housing provides more than just a roof over someone’s head. it provides stability for families and children, and the percentage of people without access to decent, stable housing is rapidly rising. if we are to succeed in the fight against poverty, we must support the expansion of housing both as policy and as practice. clean, decent, and stable housing provides stability for families and children; a sense of dignity and pride, healthy, physical safety, and security, and even an increase of educational and job prospects. malaria. for example, children under five in malawi living in habitat for humanity houses have 44 percent less malaria, respiratory or gastrointestinal diseases compared to children living in traditional houses. home ownership is a form of wealth accu*ulation through equity and forced savings from mortgage repayment. and the process of securing land tenure helps to increase access to credit. additionally, housing construction creates job opportunities for migrants to cities and home ownership contributes to thriving school systems and community organizations, and acts as catalyst for civic activism and a stimulus for community-based organizations. safe homes and neighborhoods help to build social stability and security.. bar area habitat accepting critical home repair applications. happy new year! thanks to all our dedicated supporters and volunteers for making 2015 such a success. we look forward to working with you. we help provide the stability and security needed for families to move from substandard living conditions to safe, sturdy, energy efficient,