Habitat For Humanity Marks A Milestone

by Rob Manning, Oregon Public Broadcasting

Monday, Habitat for Humanity dedicates its 500,000th house. The homebuilding charity is known for using volunteer labor to help build affordable homes for low-income families. In Portland, Ore., the organization has bought up to 150 empty lots — enough to keep it building for the next five years. A look at the good that can come from the failing housing market.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, October 3, 2011