As we remember the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, whose state funeral is being held Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral, we can’t forget how important volunteering was to him.

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.

Habitat for Humanity officials estimate Carter and his late wife for nearly four decades helped build 4,390 affordable homes in over 14 countries.

The former president dedicated decades to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, helping build an estimated 4,400 homes alongside 160,000 volunteers.

On this national day of mourning, community members in Milwaukee are paying their respects to Jimmy Carter. The former president spent several decades impacting this city through Habitat for Humanity.

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

Kris McKelvie, director of construction for Habitat for Humanity, discusses Carter's work with the organization and the difference he made.

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

Thursday's service will cap off six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. After the funeral, Carter will return to Georgia to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.

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