Habitat for Humanity is getting money from the Manitoba and federal governments as it gets set to build several new homes through the Carter Work Project.

The project is run by former US president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. It will see 150 homes built across Canada to celebrate the country's 150th birthday.

Habitat for Humanity builds houses for low-income families, and eliminates the down payment and adjusts mortgage payments based on income. The mortgage payments then go towards future builds.

Sandy Hopkins is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba:



Manitoba's families minister Scott Fielding says Habitat's funding model is a great way for low-income families to find stability, and the province thought it was a great initiative to put money towards.



Twenty-five houses will be built in Manitoba, 21 of which will be in Winnipeg.

The Carters will be in Winnipeg to oversee some of the construction, which takes place between July 9th and 14th.