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Jimmy Carter in Hospice, Legacy Lives On

11/4/2025

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Story summary

Jason Carter, grandson of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, says his grandfather is in hospice in Plains, Georgia.
He adds there has been "really no change" in Carter's condition since February 2023.
Carter is not awake daily for family visits.
The Carters' legacy continues through community service, notably with Habitat for Humanity.

History

Historical Context

Habitat for Humanity was co-founded in 1976 by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, building on earlier initiatives by Millard Fuller and Clarence Jordan at Koinonia Farm. The organization aimed to provide affordable housing using volunteer labor, quickly expanding to 14 states and seven countries by 1981. Today, it has constructed over 1 million homes globally, reflecting the Carters' enduring commitment to community service.

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Story summary

Jason Carter, grandson of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, says his grandfather is in hospice in Plains, Georgia.
He adds there has been "really no change" in Carter's condition since February 2023.
Carter is not awake daily for family visits.
The Carters' legacy continues through community service, notably with Habitat for Humanity.

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