Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity has been named by Habitat for Humanity International as one of 14 Affiliates of Distinction. The honor recognizes the organization for its achievements and innovation in serving the Greater Des Moines community. This is the first year Greater Des Moines Habitat has been selected into this award program. Launched in 2013, the Affiliates of Distinction program was established by to honor U.S. Habitat for Humanity affiliates that meet or exceed best-practice standards. Recipients maintain their recognition for two years, after which they reapply for the following award period. This year’s affiliates were recognized during a special ceremony at Habitat’s biennial U.S. Affiliate Conference on March 26.