Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteered for Habitat for Humanity for more than 35 years in 14 countries on more than 4,300 homes.

Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter Thursday as the nation said its final goodbyes.

Bay Area residents had an opportunity on Thursday to write a final farewell message to the late President Jimmy Carter. Habitat for Humanity had two locations, in San Jose and Oakland, where people could come and write on a door and wall frame.