Jimmy Carter was introduced to Chicago at a South Shore church during the 1976 presidential campaign. After leaving the White House, he returned to work on a Habitat for Humanity home-building project in West Garfield Park.

In the wake of President Jimmy Carter’s death, a representative of the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity spoke on the impact both the president and his wife had on the organization. President Carter and his wife Rosalynn are credited with being champions for affordable housing for all,

A doorway structure stands in front of the Unitarian Society of Northampton to honor the life and service of former President Jimmy Carter.

Tributes to former president Jimmy Carter are pouring in from across the country, including from the Twin Cities. At Habitat For Humanity Twin Cities' Restore Outlet in New Brighton, a moving memorial is underway.

As part of his humanitarian efforts, Jimmy Carter and his family had been closely involved with Habitat for Humanity for over four decades.

City, county and Habitat for Humanity leaders gathered Tuesday to raise a memorial wall for former President Jimmy Carter.

On Wednesday, the Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Habitat for Humanity chapters put a memorial in the Arnot Mall, honoring Carter's commitment to affordable housing.

A memorial was held at the Arnot Mall to honor President Jimmy Carter’s service with Habitat for Humanity. The event included affiliates from The Chemung,

President Joe Biden announced a national day of mourning Thursday, in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29.

The late president is lying in state through Thursday morning, giving the public a chance to pay respect in person.

Supporters and friends of President Jimmy Carter and five living U.S. presidents will attend his funeral Thursday at Washington, D.C.’s National Cathedral.