Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is proud to honor the incredible life of former President Jimmy Carter. He passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 100. We extend our deepest condolences to his extended family and friends.
Former President Jimmy Carter set an enduring example of a life of extraordinary impact. He was a champion of human rights, whose passion for helping others made him the global figurehead of Habitat for Humanity.
Here in Denver, we were incredibly honored to have met, worked alongside, and benefited from his generosity. He came to Denver in 2013 to help build homes in the Globeville neighborhood during his annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
He was proudly self-sufficient, working hard alongside volunteers and Habitat homeowners, warmly speaking to the teams around him, and insisting on carrying his own tools. He and his wife, Rosalynn, built with Habitat every year from 1984 to 2019, prior to the pandemic.
President Carter found fulfillment in his global service—from a 293-home build in the Philippines to erecting eight houses in the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea. Witnessing the need—as well as the self-reliance and perseverance—of those who otherwise could not access affordable homes drove him to a lifetime of service.
“All of you—including me—who was born to a family that had a decent house in which to live, we’ve never had to worry about improving our houses, and that gives us an opportunity to share the blessings that we have experienced with people that are not so blessed,” shared President Carter during his 2013 Denver visit.
As we honor and reflect on President Carter’s phenomenal legacy of service, we’re reminded how fortunate we are to be connected to so many others like him, who are committed to uniting people to build homes, communities, and hope.
“If you want to have a dynamic life, if you want to have an interesting life, if you want to have an adventurous life, if you want to have a gratifying life, if you want to stretch your heart and stretch your mind and become a better human being...work with and support Habitat for Humanity.”
Your online donation will help Habitat Metro Denver continue its impact and continue the work of making homeownership accessible, in memory of President Jimmy Carter.
