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#GivingTuesday Match Challenge Exceeds Goal

2021-12-21T02:25:11-08:00December 9th, 2021|

We did it together! Thanks to the quick action and generous support of people like you, we exceeded our #GivingTuesday match challenge of $15,000, raising over $36,475 to help build more homes for local families. Having double the support means that we can make bigger strides to ensure we all have a safe place

Introducing Our New CEO, Kwofi Reed

2021-12-21T02:23:47-08:00December 3rd, 2021|

Kwofi Reed has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of San Diego Habitat for Humanity by our Board of Directors. Reed, who most recently served as The Manager of Programs and Operations for the National Housing Team of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), takes the helm at Habitat on Monday, December 6.

How to Maximize Your Charitable Impact in 2021

2021-11-02T17:18:14-07:00November 24th, 2021|

As 2021 ends and you are looking to increase your impact with San Diego Habitat for Humanity, consider these giving vehicles that offer significant tax advantages. Cash Gifts: The CARES ACT allows you to receive an automatic, dollar for dollar deduction for up to $300 for individuals and $600 for couples filing jointly without itemization.

Upcoming Holiday Closures for ReStores and Admin Offices

2021-11-02T17:18:09-07:00November 19th, 2021|

It’s been a long year for everyone, and the holidays bring a special opportunity to celebrate, spend quality time with family, and for some down time. San Diego Habitat will be closed for a few select days during the holiday season to allow our hardworking employees a peaceful and restful holiday season. Happy holidays!

Meet Sylvester and DeBorah, VetRepair Homeowners

2021-11-02T17:17:15-07:00November 1st, 2021|

Our Veterans Build event kicks off next Tuesday, November 2 in support of our affordable homebuilding programs and VetRepair program, which repairs homes owned by veterans — veterans like Sylvester and DeBorah. Veterans of the United States Navy, Sylvester and DeBorah have lived in their home in Valencia Park for over 30 years. DeBorah says the neighborhood’s best

Become a HopeBuilder

2021-11-02T17:00:20-07:00October 25th, 2021|

Just like the many volunteers and hardworking staff who are building on Habitat construction sites day in and day out, you can help us make progress on Habitat’s affordable homes from wherever you are.Join our passionate group of monthly donors who are providing a consistent foundation of support to ensure we all have a safe,

Celebrating 30 Years of ReStore

2021-11-02T17:00:13-07:00October 19th, 2021|

In 1991, five volunteers opened Habitat for Humanity’s first-ever ReStore in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The vision was clear — keep new and used home and building materials out of the waste stream while helping fund Habitat’s home-, hope- and community-building work. The concept was successful, and word quickly spread. Today, there are more than 1,000 ReStore

Advocacy Update: October 2021

2021-11-02T17:00:04-07:00October 13th, 2021|

On Tuesday, September 28, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of 27 bills crafted to boost housing production in California. The bills focus on four key areas — streamlining the building of new homes, breaking down barriers to build more affordable housing, addressing systemic bias by elevating fair housing principles, and holding local governments accountable

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