Beautiful Tribute Offers Uplifting Way to Honor Jimmy Carter

By now, you are sure to have heard the news that Jimmy Carter, the longest-living President of the United States, has died. He leaves behind a legacy that includes nearly four decades of service to Habitat for Humanity.

The late President Carter entered Hospice care in February of 2023 which continued until he passed away earlier this week at the age of 100. His wife of 77 years Rosalynn Carter pre-deceased President Carter having died in November of 2023. Both President Carter and his wife Rosalynn volunteered and dedicated themselves to the efforts of ensuring brighter futures for Habitat homeowners.

Habitat For Humanity of Dutchess County honors Late President Jimmy Carter

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County has joined Habitat Organizations around the world in paying tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter by erecting a memorial door at the Restore located at 1822 South Road in Wappinger Falls, New York.

The memorial-framed door honors and acknowledges his efforts to open doors to brighter futures for our community. He and his wife Rosalynn had been part of Habitat's mission for over four decades.

Where Can You See The Tribute Door to Late President Jimmy Carter

The Habitat Dutchess ReStore has put up a memorial to the late President Carter. Everyone is invited to stop by Restore to sign the memorial with your name and a personal message.

Restore Dutchess is located on Route 9 in Wappinger Falls, just south of the Poughkeepsie Galleria. The memorial will be up through this weekend. If you have never been to the Habitat Dutchess Restore this is a great opportunity to see what the store has to offer and pay tribute to our 39th President of the United States.

The Carters Help Habitat for Nearly Four Decades

The Carter's journey with Habitat for Humanity started in March of 1984 after they left the White House. The Late President and his wife were looking for ways to continue their mission committed to social justice and basic human rights.

They started volunteering with Habitat and continued that service until 2019. Their dedication took them all over the world and the United States. At one point they even joined a group of volunteers in New York City which marked Habitat for Humanity's first Jimmy Carter Work Project which was later renamed the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

Habitat Dutchess CEO Maureen Lashlee paid tribute yesterday alongside Dutchess County Legislature Chair Will Truit, County Legislator Tony D'Aquanni, and County Legislator Faust.

As we remember President Carter’s servant leadership, we give thanks he chose to put God’s love into action advocating for policies and resources to assure an opportunity for everyone to become a homeowner. He gave of his time, talent, and treasure unselfishly and unceasingly.” (Maureen Brennan Lashlee Habitat Dutchess CEO via press release)

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County via Facebook

Over the past 30 years, the Carter Work Project has made an impact around the world. It has inspired over 108,000 volunteers both in the U.S. and many other countries. It has helped build, renovate, and repair more than 4,000 Habitat homes. 62 million people around the world have been served by Habitat for Humanity since its founding in 1976.

Find out how to help, volunteer, and donate to Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County by visiting Habitatdutchess.org or stopping by Habitat Dutchess Restore at 1822 South Road in Wappinger Falls, New York.

Get our free mobile app

13 Country Stars Who Sang for Jimmy Carter or Visited Him at the White House

Jimmy Carter wasn't known was the "Rock 'n' Roll President" for nothing: He embraced popular music like few other U.S. presidents have done, and that connection opened him up to a whole generation of young voters. But Carter's love for music — and specifically, his love of country music — was more than just a political move. He embraced the genre throughout his life, and it loved him right back. Here are a list of country stars who performed at Jimmy Carter's White House or at major campaign events in support of him.

Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak