As the world takes a moment to cherish the memory of the former president and his contributions, many are focusing on his work with Habitat for Humanity.

On this National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter, a local organization close to his heart paid their own tribute to him and the help he brought to Philadelphia.

The public is invited to pay tribute to Carter by signing the wall and door raised at the Arnot Mall by Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler volunteers.

The Carters became involved with Habitat for Humanity in the early 1980s. You can soon go to the different restore locations in Colorado Springs and write messages of condolence and remembrance on a door for the late president.

The 39th president of the United States was laid to rest today in Georgia. Our local Habitat for Humanity worked with Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter in New Orleans after Katrina.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity hosted a door memorial for former President Jimmy Carter Thursday gathering city leaders, advocates, and community members. This memorial is just one of the many ways people in the Coastal Empire are honoring the life and legacy of former President Carter.

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Trinity Habitat for Humanity are joining Habitat organizations around the world to raise memorial doors in tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter.

In the south and east bays, two sites set up by Habitat for Humanity offered Bay Area residents a chance to write a farewell message to the late President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on Benton Harbor when he visited two decades ago to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity.

The Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity organization honored Jimmy Carter Thursday for his work building homes, including a 1988 effort in the city. On the 1900 block of Wilt Street in North Philly, simple rowhomes stand as monuments to Jimmy Carter.

As the nation pays its final respects to former president Jimmy Carter communities are remembering some of his greatest volunteer efforts.