This Veterans Day, raise your hammer — and funds — and join us for Veterans Build to support Habitat’s VetRepair program, which repairs homes owned by veterans, and our affordable homebuilding programs. You can register as an individual or a team; each participant is asked to raise or donate a minimum of $200, which directly
More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly took an important step in promoting the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live by declaring that the first Monday in October would be World Habitat Day. Every year, we join our partners around the world to rededicate ourselves to recognizing the basic
Our Director of Real Estate Development and Construction Operations, Roxann, gives us the latest from the field: The six Habitat homes in National City are moving right along — drywall is complete in two units and the Habitat and volunteer crews continue to rock the other four. Insulation is complete in all six homes, and
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) partners with individuals, families, and community organizations like Habitat to help achieve philanthropic goals and to make our shared community a sustainable, just, and vibrant society. They are guided in this work by Jewish values, including that of tzedakah (justice), kavod (respect), dor l’dor (generation to generation) and tikkun olam (repairing
As we reluctantly say goodbye to the dog days of summer in San Diego and head into fall, it’s a great time to donate items to the ReStore! Schedule a pickup and let us haul away the stuff you no longer need, but that still has usable life. We’ll take items you don’t need
San Diego County is home to one of the highest concentrations of veterans in the country, which makes San Diego Habitat geographically well suited to serve the needs of our veteran population. We serve local veterans through our VetRepair program and Veterans Build events in which we partner with individuals, philanthropic organizations and corporations, and
Every vote matters in every election. The California Gubernatorial Recall Election is on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. We encourage you to make a plan to vote, research how candidates may or may not align with your priorities, and cast your vote by September 14! Here are some resources to help you navigate the upcoming California
We have exciting news to share! San Diego Habitat’s former CEO, Lori Holt Pfeiler is challenging you to join her commitment to continue to build affordable homeownership opportunities. Lori has generously offered to match every gift given to San Diego Habitat from now through September 30, up to $15,000! Your role in building the
Last month, we had the pleasure of dedicating two houses in Encinitas that were built in partnership with local families in need of improved housing and that were sold to them at a price they can afford. Please meet Leticia here, and Mauricio and Alejandra here. The 1,400 square foot (3 bedroom) and 1,700 square foot
San Diego Habitat is proud to announce AmeriCorps positions for the 2021-22 service year! AmeriCorps is a national service program with the goal of improving lives and fostering civic engagement. In addition to hands-on nonprofit experience, members will receive a biweekly living stipend, a monthly rent stipend, an education award, and health benefits. If
