Special thanks to the photography team at Freedom Light Productions for capturing these sights & scenes during our state advocacy day!
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, advocates representing 10 Alabama Habitat for Humanity affiliate organizations and the Affiliate State Office gathered in the Alabama State House to connect with legislators and government officials for their annual State Advocacy Day. The Alabama Affiliate Habitat Association hosted legislators with a "coffee connect" before the start of the legislative day to discuss the urgent needs for affordable housing and the beneficial impact of state partnerships in their respective districts. Affiliate advocates also had the opportunity to highlight program successes achieved through the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) allocation granted to Alabama Habitat for Humanity.
"Habitat’s work is about more than housing - it’s about stability, opportunity, and strengthening communities. I appreciate their commitment and advocacy, and I look forward to continuing to support efforts that ensure safe, affordable housing remains a priority in Alabama." - Alabama State Representative Parker Moore, District 4 (Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties)
Later that afternoon, a larger meeting was held with the Alabama Department of Finance in the Alabama State Capitol to specifically focus on Habitat ARPA projects. State Finance Director Bill Poole, Deputy Finance Director Susan Wilhelm, and various department staff involved in this partnership from the beginning were present for this summary report. The original projection of the Habitat ARPA allocation was a goal of 100 new home construction builds and 215 home repair projects for a total of 315 projects. To date, Alabama Habitat affiliates have completed 154 new home construction builds and 355 home repair projects, far surpassing the original goal with a new total of 509 projects. These accomplishments were reached by leveraging the federal ARPA funds with other state and federal home building programs and advancing private, corporate, and faith-based partnerships. The final ARPA Habitat figures and impact will be provided a later date as other projects are still in progress and near completion.
