San Diego Habitat, along with many other national and local housing organizations, will be celebrating National Homeownership Month in June. We will take this opportunity to shine a light on the significant positive impact homeownership has on families and the ripple effect it has on entire communities.Homeownership is the critical foundation that families need to
Got an old unwanted car, motorcycle, or pickup — running or not? We’ll pick it up for free! When you donate your vehicle, you help Habitat build safe, affordable housing in our community and help the environment. Best of all, funds stay local. It's a win for you, a win for our natural habitat,
San Diego Habitat works in coalition with the 40 Habitat affiliates in California to promote changes in policy that allow us to build homes faster and more affordably. We are currently focused on advancing homeownership opportunities, and creating more equitable access to homeownership by Families of Color.Some of the state bills we are sponsoring this
Your new or gently-used household goods and building supplies can help Habitat for Humanity partner with local families to build and repair homes. But what kind of items does the ReStore accept? We gladly accept: AppliancesBuilding materialsBathroom + plumbing itemsDoors + windowsFlooring + tileHome decor + furniture Hardware Tools Cabinets Home exterior/lawn +
After a year of attending virtual events and “pivoting” our hearts out, we hope you are as excited as we are to ease our way back to a new normal — that means welcoming you back to Habitat job sites and to Women Build. We are also taking your health, safety, and level of
A recently conducted economic impact analysis tracks how the money Habitat invests in our community circulates through the local economy. The work of Habitat generates substantial impact in the forms of economic activities, wages paid, and jobs — in 2019, San Diego Habitat invested $7.4M, resulting in a $13.7M local economic impact, support of 113
Spring is here and that means it's time to spring into action and donate your stuff for a great cause. We’re challenging you to clean out your garages and donate items you aren’t using, but that still have good use for someone else. We accept good, working appliances, furniture, tools, plumbing and electrical items, cabinets,
Spring is in the air, and we are busy building! In Encinitas, we are on the home stretch at Leucadia II! Finishing touches to the exterior and interior of both homes are happening now. Cabinets and appliances are being installed and landscaping will start soon. Both homes will be completed in the next couple of
What do you build on for? The past year has brought unique challenges for each of us, but the pandemic has been a stark reminder that the housing crisis is far from over. This year’s event, Women Build On, is a celebration of resilience in our community, as well as a recognition of the fact
From witnessing first steps to celebrating graduations, owning a Habitat for Humanity home makes many of life’s special moments possible for more families every day. These moments that families experience together at home — both large and small — are the key to a family’s strength and stability. Now, more than ever, families need
