The faith-based nonprofit organization is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide.

When former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice nearly 23 months ago, Habitat for Humanity International contacted every chapter — the Greater Salt Lake area chapter included — and asked them to build ceremonial walls to honor their most famous volunteer upon his death.

Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity honored former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday at one of its construction sites. The organization, along with members of the community, gathered to raise a wall and sign a door to represent the many doors of opportunity Carter opened through his service to Habitat.