On May 10, we broke ground on our newest Habitat community on El Norte Parkway in Escondido. These ten 1,300 square foot, 3-bedroom/2.5-bathroom duplex-style homes will feature attached 2-car garages, private yards, drought-tolerant landscaping, and energy efficient appliances and plumbing fixtures. The houses will be sold to local families earning between 50% and 80%
We at Habitat know affordable homeownership provides economic stability for working families and allows them to build equity and generational wealth through property they own. By increasing access to affordable homeownership, we can combat a long history of injustices that have denied too many Californians the opportunity for ownership. Projections indicate the median home
Calling all adventurers! Registration is now open for our Adventure Race to Escondido. On Saturday, June 18, we will race around the county in a part scavenger hunt, part double-dog-dare ya adventure. Teams of up to five will complete as many challenges as possible within a four-hour timeframe, and clues will lead teams to
Women Builders have been busy swinging hammers this week on our National City job site, and next week they will be in full force at one of our Neighborhood Revitalization sites. Thanks to all of the builders who have fundraised and volunteered — your efforts are building stronger, safer communities. This is your last
New digs coming soon to Escondido! On Tuesday, May 10, we’re breaking ground at our ten-home El Norte Parkway build site. Tune in with us virtually at 10:00am via Facebook Live to help us commemorate this special day and learn more about the newest Habitat community coming to North County. follow us on facebook
At Habitat, we know it takes all of us to bring long-term housing solutions to our community. From our volunteers to our staff to our donors, we each do our part on and off the construction site. Today we ask you to join our committed monthly givers as a HopeBuilder. Like you, they believe
Psst…did you know the ReStore offers an ongoing inventory promotion? Help us make room for new items on the sales floor, and score steep discounts while you’re at it. When you shop in-store, our tag discount offers big savings on stock two weeks and older — just check the date on the price tag
Did you know that a used car can help build a new home? Donating your old vehicle to Habitat for Humanity's Cars for Homes program helps us build homes throughout San Diego County. Your old car can help local families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance that homeownership brings. Turn the ride you no longer need
Mark your calendars! On June 18, dozens of teams from across San Diego will come together for a fun-filled day of racing across the county as we celebrate the beginnings of ten new homes and raise funds for our newest Habitat community in Escondido. Teams will be given a series of clues and will
ICYMI: Last month, the San Diego Union Tribune published an op-ed penned by San Diego Habitat President and CEO, Kwofi Reed, addressing Black History Month and the challenges that remain in providing affordable homeownership to San Diegans of color due to historically discriminatory housing policy — and the unique role Habitat can play in
