We are Habitat for Humanity
East Bay/Silicon Valley
We build strength, stability and self-reliance through homeownership because when you empower families, an entire community can thrive.
FOUR WALLS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
We believe in a future where everyone has a decent place to call home. That future starts now.
Housing affects everything - from traffic to healthcare to our schools. The effects of the affordable housing crisis surround all of us. But this crisis is solvable.

Our Mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Our Vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

All Are Welcome
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.

Leadership Team
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President & Chief Executive Officer
Janice Jensen
President & Chief Executive Officer
In her years at the helm of Habitat EBSV, Janice has overseen a dramatic increase in home production and families served, led two successful mergers, expanded our programs and services, and become a prominent voice for affordable housing at the state and national levels.
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Chief Development Officer
Krys Morgenthaler
Chief Development Officer
In their time with Habitat EBSV, they have worn many hats, including fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing. They now oversees a passionate team that works to grow and engage our broad community of support, but as a veteran of dozens of Habitat builds, they can still swing a hammer with the best.
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Chief Real Estate Officer
Kevin Elliott
Chief Real Estate Officer
Kevin brings to Habitat EBSV a broad base of experience in construction management, across a wide variety of endeavors from single family homes, to multifamily developments, to commercial construction. He leads a dedicated staff through an exciting time of growth and development in home construction and general contracting.
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Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Jean Bridges
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Jean has a lengthy background in Finance and Operations management within the affordable housing, real estate development and construction sectors, both nonprofit and for profit, as well as government entities. She oversees the Finance, Operations and Administrative functions at Habitat EBSV, as well as the Home Preservation, Client Services and Retail (ReStore) areas.
Latest from the blog
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September 20, 2023
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Meet Shereda: Future Homeowner
September 13, 2023
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Taking the Heat: How Habitat Homeowners Keep It Cool
August 21, 2023
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Empowering Change Through Service
August 15, 2023
Events
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Cycle of Hope
10/22/2023 All day
Cycle of Hope brings hundreds of cyclists, volunteers, and fundraisers together to raise awareness and funds to benefit and celebrate Habitat for Humanity's work right here in the Bay Area. Learn more!
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Housing & Equity Townhall
Nov. 28, 2023 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
Join us for a conversation about housing and equity with guest speakers and co-authors Richard and Leah Rothstein.
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