President Jimmy Carter's legacy of giving back endures in several nonprofits he and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, supported for almost 50 years after leaving the White House. Members of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles signed wooden two-by-fours in tribute to the former president, who passed away at age 100 on Dec. 29. Similar tributes are planned in Houston, Tallahassee, Florida, and other communities in preparation for Carter's state funeral on Jan. 9.
The Carters established The Carter Center in 1982, focusing on resolving conflicts, advocating for democracy, and eliminating diseases like Guinea worm. The center has monitored elections in numerous countries and tribal nations, with Carter himself mediating political agreements worldwide. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his conflict resolution and human rights work.
