Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley Blog

ReStore

3 DIY Holiday Crafts that Start at ReStore

Whether you’re looking to put a unique touch on your holiday décor, or seeking ways to personalize your ...

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Tips & Tricks

How to Stick to a Holiday Budget

Did you know that, according to a December 2020 Magnify Monday Survey, shoppers who incurred holiday debt ...

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Volunteer

October 2021 Construction Update

It’s that time of year when things seem to FALL into place at Habitat! See what staff, AmeriCorps, and the ...

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Faces of Habitat

Meet Rita

Rita doesn’t have much time for daydreaming. A single mother to two active children, Rita also works full ...

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Volunteer

Welcome to Manila Avenue!

In the heart of Oakland, Habitat is renovating two craftsman-style bungalows that have sat vacant on Manila ...

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Volunteer

September 2021 Construction Update

The saying, “All good things come with time,” has never felt truer! While we’re still waiting to start ...

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Volunteer

From Workshop to Finish Line

Giulia wasn’t thinking about routes and mileage and elevation gains when she became a Habitat volunteer. She ...

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Homeownership

Do I qualify for Home Repairs with Habitat?

Each year, Habitat helps over 100 households throughout Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties get ...

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Volunteer

How to Create Change That Lasts for Generations

When families have dependable, decent, affordable housing, they build a legacy of stability and prosperity ...

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Habitat News

How a Home Impacts Education

The bell has rung, and school is officially back in session! For many of us, the start of this school year ...

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