Building History: Team Depot Joins the 40th Carter Work Project in Atlanta

The sound of hammers and the spirit of service returned to the heart of Atlanta this week as the 2026 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project kicked off its 40th build. For the first time since 1988, this world-renowned event has come home to Atlanta, and The Home Depot Foundation is proud to have stood alongside Atlanta Habitat for Humanity as the $1 million Diamond Sponsor.

From May 4-8, the historic Sylvan Hills neighborhood became a hub of transformation. Each day, 750 volunteers-including Team Depot, The Home Depot's Associate volunteer force-worked shoulder-to-shoulder with future homeowners to turn blueprints into reality.

A New Chapter in Langston Park

Construction is officially underway in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat's new 68-unit master-planned community. This project marks a significant first for the organization, introducing modern, sustainable townhome-style living designed to foster a safe, stable and connected environment.

Located with easy access to public transportation hubs, the Atlanta Beltline and local green spaces, the 24 new single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes built during the Carter Work Project are more than just structures; they are the foundation for generational wealth and opportunity for Atlanta families.

A Partnership Built to Last

The Home Depot's connection to Habitat for Humanity is rooted in decades of shared values, and The Home Depot Foundation began partnering with Atlanta Habitat in 2005. Since then, the Foundation has:

• Donated more than $10 million to support local housing initiatives.
• Provided home buyer education for hundreds of families to ensure long-term success.
• Repaired hundreds of veteran homes to provide those who served with the dignity of a safe place to live.

The Power of Team Depot

Our involvement in this year's Carter Work Project is a continuation of a legacy that includes the Repair Corps program, founded in 2011 with Habitat for Humanity International. Through that program, we've supported critical repairs for more than 2,300 U.S. military veterans and their families nationwide. Beyond Repair Corps, the Foundation has also supported Habitat's long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts for those who have been impacted by natural disasters.

Whether it's helping a veteran stay in their home or responding to communities displaced by floods and wildfires, Team Depot is always ready to show up. In Langston Park, our orange shirts were a constant presence as we helped build two of the homes that will soon welcome new neighbors into the Atlanta community.

"Two of the values The Home Depot was founded on are giving back and doing the right thing, so engaging our associates in volunteer opportunities like the Carter Work Project is really incredible," said Heather Prill, director of Team Depot and strategic partnerships for The Home Depot Foundation. "And then being in our backyard of Atlanta, helping our neighbors access more affordable and safe housing, is something we're excited to do."

The impact of these five days will be felt for decades, and The Home Depot Foundation remains committed to working alongside Habitat to create pathways to affordable homeownership and a brighter future for all.

About The Home Depot Foundation

The Home Depot Foundation, a nonprofit supported by The Home Depot, works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, support communities impacted by natural disasters and train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $650 million in veteran causes and improved more than 70,000 veteran homes and facilities. The Foundation has pledged to invest $750 million in veteran causes by 2030 and $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople through the Path to Pro program by 2028. To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook and Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.