Millard Fuller and David Fuller started it in 1976 . Habitat claims it has provided housing for 1.5 million - plus people . According to its Web site , Habitat has provided shelter for more than 1.5 million people in more than 3,000 communities . Fuller received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1980 . Fuller left Habitat in 2005 amid disagreements with the board .
Millard Fuller and David Fuller started it in 1976 . Habitat claims it has provided housing for 1.5 million - plus people . Fuller received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1980 . Fuller left Habitat in 2005 amid disagreements with the board .