Everyone has been affected by the global public health crisis and the accompanying economic shocks of COVID-19. This is an unprecedented moment where every one of us has been forced to deeply consider the fundamental importance of home — of having safe, decent and affordable shelter. Many of us are also reflecting on social
At Comm22 in Logan Heights, construction superintendents Dale, Jaime, and Leonard have been leading a physically-distanced team of Regulars and AmeriCorps members to move the build forward. The siding is close to being completely installed and caulked. Then we will begin exterior painting with the goal of removing the scaffolding and finishing the exterior.
Our ReStores have been re-opened for business for just about a month, and we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we have received from the San Diego community. Thank you to all who have supported our local business — the store that builds homes. If you’re not quite ready to be out and about
An affordable place to live is needed more than ever. One year ago, San Diego Habitat for Humanity joined hundreds of Habitat for Humanity organizations across the country to launch our first national advocacy campaign: Cost of Home. Through the five-year campaign, we are mobilizing our local Habitat organizations, our partners, our volunteers, and
San Diego Habitat for Humanity stands with the Black Community and Communities of Color and joins in a desperate cry for justice, not only for the recent tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, but for our countless neighbors who have been victims of historic, systemic, and institutional racism and prejudice
June is National Homeownership month, and we’re shining a light on the benefits homeownership brings to families. At San Diego Habitat, we have been helping families build and buy their own homes for over 30 years — we know that homeowners have better health outcomes, are more involved in their community, and that their
The ReStore is now open! As of May 5, 2020 at 10am, you can once again shop your favorite home improvement store in person. While all locations are open, we are operating under limited hours to allow extra time for proper cleaning and sanitizing of the stores. We're closely following local, state, and CDC suggested
Our four brick and mortar ReStore locations are still closed, but we're pleased to announce the launch of our brand new online ReStore! The ReStore team is scouring stores for the best deals, and posting them for sale here so we can continue to offer you quality, affordable home maintenance items and decor while we
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2020 San Diego Habitat for Humanity Ellen Immergut | Director of Communications Mobile: 619-379-5793 ellen.immergut@sandiegohabitat.org MEDIA RELEASE Women Build is now Everyone Build Build. Stay Home. Repeat. | San Diego Habitat for Humanity’s Popular Fundraising event goes virtual SAN DIEGO, CA – Every spring, San Diego Habitat for Humanity hosts
Each spring, San Diego Habitat for Humanity hosts Women Build — a popular and unique fundraiser that empowers women (and men!) to engage on construction sites in support of Habitat’s critical mission of building and repairing homes for San Diegans in need of improved housing. Since we cannot come together this year in person,
