Habitat takes a holistic approach to revitalizing neighborhoods, encouraging existing residents to be active participants in the renewal of their own community. One of the main goals of Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization program is to help preserve existing housing in the communities where our new construction is taking place. San Diego County has a homeownership
The Veteran Repair Program of San Diego Habitat for Humanity addresses critical health and safety issues in the homes of veterans, enabling them to remain in their homes and age-in-place. Due to the pandemic, in-home repair projects are currently on hold, but as we face hotter temperatures in San Diego County this month, Habitat
Habitat for Humanity offers expertise in partnerships and affordable housing. Partnering with residents and other organizations helps ensure that Habitat’s work — from home rehabs to community gardens, from new houses to financial literacy classes — contributes to the fabric of neighborhoods and makes them an inviting place to call home. We can’t do
One of the practices that keeps the neighborhood revitalization work that Habitat does sustainable is Resident Leadership. As part of our revitalization of neighborhoods, Habitat identifies key individuals who are pillars of strength in a neighborhood. We rely on these leaders to continue the revitalization work long after Habitat has left the neighborhood. They know
The Quality of Life Framework is a tool developed by Habitat for Humanity to provide direction for the often-complex work of Neighborhood Revitalization, the ultimate outcome of which is improved quality of life. At the center of the Quality of Life Framework are the “gifts, dreams, and concerns” of residents. This work requires the
In addition to building healthy, affordable homes, San Diego Habitat strives to improve the quality of life by preserving existing housing stock in neighborhoods near our build sites. As we break ground on the construction of six new houses in National City, and with the preservation of entire neighborhoods in mind, we are excited
