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Ways to Celebrate Financial Literacy Month
April brings us fully into springtime, and we have new beginnings on the brain.While budgets and credit ...
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Meet Jean
When you’re looking for the ways that women build at Habitat, you can start at the top. Women lead at Habitat ...
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Meet Michelle
Like many of our volunteers, Michelle got involved with Habitat through her workplace. As Director of Human ...
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March 2021 Construction Update
By continuing to follow our health and safety guidelines, Habitat staff, AmeriCorps, and volunteers are ...
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Who has Access to Homeownership?
At Habitat for Humanity, we have seen firsthand how homeownership impacts the lives of the families we serve. ...
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3 Benefits of Donating Your Car
Working from home over the last year has changed day-to-day life for many of us. The biggest change for some ...
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5 Ways Women Build at Habitat
At Habitat, we see women challenge stereotypes and break down barriers every day. Whether it's a mother ...
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Meet Sis
You can find Sis almost anywhere you look in the Habitat family. She donates, gets her workplace to donate ...
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Meet Marie
It was mere coincidence that brought Marie to Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley. She was working at the First ...
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Meet Mary
When Mary Jackson was first allowed to return to site, the reintroduction was a strange one. In a few months, ...
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Homeownership
Habitat’s Hand-Up: How a Family Becomes a Habitat Homeowner
True or False – Habitat for Humanity gives away homes to families with limited incomes. FALSE! Habitat does ...
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How Does Homeownership Contribute to Wealth Building?
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley’s Economic and Social Impact studies show how Habitat ...
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February 2021 Construction Update
We are so grateful for our staff, AmeriCorps, and volunteers who continue to follow our health and safety ...
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Housing Counseling
5 Ways to Stick to A Budget
The “new year, new you” mentality may seem like it’s behind us, but Habitat for Humanity thinks there are ...
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Meet our 2021 AmeriCorps Service Members
Between the COVID pandemic’s health and economic challenges and a widespread movement for racial justice, ...
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Homeownership
New Ways to Serve Our Community
UPDATED 1.26.201 - While serving in this crisis is difficult, it’s also so very necessary. We continue ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Sandy
When the COVID-19 pandemic fell upon San Jose, some of the most vulnerable were those without safe shelter. ...
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January 2021 Construction Update
Our construction sites remain open for our essential work, and we need your help! Take a look at our ...
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Habitat News
Building Hope in Walnut Creek
In the heart of Walnut Creek, nestled along the Iron Horse Trail, a vacant lot sits on Las Juntas Way. It’s ...
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December Construction Update
Building during the COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy, so when the most recent shelter-in-place orders took ...
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Homeownership
Introducing Habitat's Financial Education Center
Achieving financial stability and wellness can be a quite an undertaking even in the best of times. Now, with ...
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5 Ways to Give a Holiday Gift that Keeps Giving
This year has been a stark reminder of how important it is to have a safe, stable place to call home. As we ...
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Going the Distance for Habitat
Last month, Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley held a very unique edition of our annual cycling event, Cycle of ...
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What is Interfaith?
Interfaith is the bringing together of different religions and faith groups through action or dialogue. By ...
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Sheltering Our Neighbors Through Crisis and Beyond
An update from our Emergency Interim Housing partnership The public health data are clear: our unhoused ...
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November Construction Update
Our staff and volunteers have been powering through in San Jose, working on completing our Emergency Interim ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Darwin
Darwin Ilan wears many hats, but right now his favorite is a hard hat. That’s because he has no question ...
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How Volunteerism Can Boost Morale in Uncertain Times
While we weather a global pandemic, questions abound. Many of us feel the strain of an uncertain future, ...
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October Construction Update
San Jose (Bridge Housing Communities – 928 Felipe Avenue): All 40 cabins have made their way to the Bridge ...
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Habitat News
5 ways to turn your employer into impact!
Are you hooked on Habitat? Perhaps you’ve given your time and talents on the construction site or attended an ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Harold, a Cycle of Hope Rider
The Real Challenge Some people ride Cycle of Hope to challenge their physical limits. For Harold DeGuzman, ...
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Habitat News
3 Ways to Get Involved with Cycle of Hope – No Bike Needed!
In an effort to keep our communities safe, we’re bringing this year’s ride to you with Cycle of Hope: Ride ...
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Faces of Habitat
Celebrating Milestones - 5 Years Later
This year, Roda celebrated the five year anniversary of the day her mother was handed the keys to their ...
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September Construction Update
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): Our Site Superintendent, Ben Brenner, sums up the work ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet our Newest AmeriCorps!
We are thrilled to introduce our newest AmeriCorps members. If you’ve been on our construction site or in our ...
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Habitat News
What is Cycle of Hope: Ride from Home?
Last year, riders, volunteers, and community supporters gathered by the hundreds at the start line of Cycle ...
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August Construction Update
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): So much paint! As we approach the finish line on the ...
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Habitat News
One Small Thing: Playhouse Supports our Front-Line Heroes
For the people working on the front lines of this health crisis, life has been thrown into a shaky balance – ...
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Faces of Habitat
Get Involved with Habitat as a Faith Community
At Habitat for Humanity, we believe that everyone can make a difference. People from all faith traditions, ...
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Finding Health through Home Repairs
Thousands of Bay Area families and seniors with limited incomes are struggling to stay in their homes as ...
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Addressing Racial Disparities in Housing
At Habitat, we believe that a decent, stable home is a foundation on which families can build success. ...
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How Habitat Welcomes Back Volunteers
As you know, the Bay Area is taking cautious steps to safely reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. At ...
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July Construction Update
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): The summer sunshine is helping to keep our small crew ...
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Habitat News
Habitat Continues to Shelter Neighbors in San Jose
This winter, you saw the completion of our first Bridge Housing Community on Mabury Road in San Jose. What ...
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Habitat News
A message from President & CEO, Janice Jensen, on COVID-19
UPDATE AS OF 6/3/2020 Dear Habitat Family, As you know, the Bay Area is taking steps to reopen. We have ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Becky
What started as a building hobby has grown into a life passion for one of our rockstar regulars, Becky. A ...
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Volunteer
June Construction Update
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): Thanks to the support of our virtual volunteers who ...
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Habitat News
The CARES Act and Charitable Giving
This March, Congress passed the CARES Act – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. While ...
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Habitat News
A message from Janice Jensen, President & CEO, on justice and action
Dear Habitat Community, I write to you with a heavy heart. I am heartbroken and angry at the killing of ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Jennifer
When we gather – even virtually – for the Women’s Leadership Build, we build for families. We build for our ...
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Faces of Habitat
Building it forward: One woman's journey
For many of us, the last couple of months have shown us that a home is so much more than a place to lay our ...
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May Construction Update
We are missing our volunteers on site! In this construction update, you’ll find videos and photos from site ...
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Homeownership
5 Tips to Budget Your Way Through a Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has us grappling with new circumstances – and a new financial reality. While emergency ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Juanita
Building a new beginning through Bridge Housing Communities A pandemic has quarantined millions of ...
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Build a House at Home! A Habitat activity for kids.
“Keeping my kids busy!” is a comment heard on conference calls across Habitat staff as we share struggles and ...
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April Construction Update
A note from Janice Jensen, President & CEO: Dear Habitat Family, I hope that you and your loved ones are safe ...
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Habitat News
Three Things We Know for Sure
We are facing uncertain times. With a pandemic spreading through our communities and our world, we are all ...
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Habitat News
5 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Community During Quarantine
Feeling the urge to connect? Community is at our core here at Habitat for Humanity – bringing the community ...
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Homeownership
Meet James and Brenda
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted us all, but among the most vulnerable are older adults and people with ...
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Events
#Womebuild at Habitat
When you see our volunteers working side-by-side in Fremont today, you’ll see them building something. What ...
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Volunteer
From AmeriCorps to Assistant Site Superintendent
We can’t say it enough – AmeriCorps service members are at the heart of Habitat and make our mission to build ...
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Construction Update: February
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): We’re making progress on the exterior and interior of ...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Patrick Hamm
JULY 2, 2020 Update: It is with a heavy heart we share that Patrick Hamm, longtime volunteer, has passed ...
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Construction Update: January
We’re ringing in the New Year with the same 20/20 vision – building a world where everyone has a decent place ...
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4 Ways to Give Back Throughout the Year
The season of new beginnings is here! Start the new year off on the right foot and feel good throughout the ...
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Construction Update: December
When we think about the holiday season, nothing makes us feel more festive than bringing people together ...
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Rain, Rain, Come and Play
As we celebrate holidays and make New Year’s resolutions, many of us share gratitude for our homes, ...
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Events
Thank You for Helping More Families Cross the Ultimate Finish Line!
Much like our Cycle of Hope benefit cycling event, the journey to homeownership is filled with milestones, ...
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Habitat News
Bringing Housing Stability to Our Communities’ Most Vulnerable
When most people think of Habitat for Humanity, they think of homeownership. They see volunteers raising ...
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Construction Update: November
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): When you step onto our Central Commons development in ...
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Faces of Habitat
Matt’s Journey to Habitat EBSV
An AmeriCorps service year with Habitat for Humanity is filled with challenges, victories, patience, a lot of ...
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Faces of Habitat
Steve Hays Rides Cycle of Hope
We often talk about Cycle of Hope as two journeys in a single ride. Our cyclists ride not just for the ...
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Homeownership
Homeownership Impacts Education
The bell has rung, and school is officially back in session! We’re thrilled to see our community poised for ...
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Habitat News
3 Ways to get your School Involved with Habitat
1. Get out there! When you volunteer with a local nonprofit like Habitat, you are making a tangible ...
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Construction Update: October
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): We’re tackling some huge tasks to get Phase 2 of Central ...
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Habitat News
Unity Build Fosters Community Through Service
At Habitat, we believe that everyone can make a difference in the affordable housing crisis – whatever ...
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Construction Update: September
We’re skipping into September with much excitement and plenty of progress. From fleshing out the framing at ...
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Homeownership
Meet Doris
Doris Williams has seen a lot in her 96 years. An Oakland native, Doris saw the building of the Bay Bridge, ...
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Habitat News
Construction Update: August
Before we dive into the construction update, we want to give a huge thank you to our 2018 - 2019 AmeriCorps ...
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Homeownership
Two Journeys, One Ride
Homeownership is probably not the first thing on your mind when you hop on your bike. You might think of the ...
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Homeownership
Building Community After Move-In
Building a community means making a commitment to better not only your life but the lives of your neighbors. ...
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Habitat News
Celebrating 10 Years of the Playhouse Program
This year, we’re excited to celebrate 10 years of our Playhouse Program! That’s right. For a decade now, ...
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5 Fun Ways to Stay Productive with Habitat this Summer
With summer in full effect, we want to share how you can turn your free time into a satisfying way to get ...
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Construction Update: July
Summertime shine calls for a construction site grind! This month the summer sun is keeping us dry and ...
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Homeownership
What is Sweat Equity?
It’s a phrase you may have heard before. It conjures up images of rolling back sleeves, getting into the ...
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Faces of Habitat
Thank you, Don Varney!
Don Varney, our Faith Relations Associate, has given 17 years of dedicated service to Habitat, and he’s ...
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Habitat News
Financial Wellness Through Housing Counseling
As a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency, our Housing Counseling program works to build financial ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Don Shafer
Habitat for Humanity relies on our volunteers to help us make homeownership affordable, and we count ...
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Construction Update: June
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes): At the start of our Women’s Leadership Build in May, Phase 2 of ...
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Events
Habitat AmeriCorps Build in NC
There are many perks to being an AmeriCorps service member, but one of the biggest highlights is the annual ...
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Faces of Habitat
Wally's Journey to Homeownership
Wally knew that he needed a change. He knew it wouldn’t be easy, but he had inspiration close at hand. ...
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Construction Update: May
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 1st phase): We have been keeping busy at our Central Commons ...
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Volunteer
Thank You, Women Builders!
On Friday, May 17th, a lot of women got together to make a lot of noise – and a lot of change. On a day that ...
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Volunteer
What to Expect When Volunteering with Habitat!
You may not have lifted a hammer yet, but you’ve already made an impact. By looking for a way to give back to ...
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Events
Leading by Example
When Ellie Mae signed on as the 2019 Women’s Leadership Build’s Premier Sponsor, it made perfect sense to VP ...
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Habitat News
Hello from Malawi!
Want to volunteer in Africa but don't know what to expect? Check out this day-to-day recap from our most ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Beverly
After over 20 years in her San Jose house, Beverly Hayden knows the place she wants to call home for life. ...
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Habitat News
Construction Update: April
Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 1st phase): The end of Phase 1 is just around the corner and we can ...
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Habitat News
Spring Cleaning with More Meaning
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and start your spring cleaning! Spring cleaning probably makes you think of ...
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Habitat News
Construction Update: March
Despite the constant rainfall, our construction crew and incredible volunteers have made quite the headway, ...
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Habitat News
Habitat: Just the Facts
Myth: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter founded Habitat for Humanity. Fact: While he’s our most famous ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Elsy and Jose
We know that Habitat changes lives. Our homeowners will tell you that the future holds new hope after ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Ben
This is Ben. Ben is a Regular Volunteer with our Playhouse Program! It was Ben’s love of woodworking and ...
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Habitat News
Habitat visits Capitol Hill!
Right now, as we hammer away at our work building housing opportunities here at home, Habitat for Humanity ...
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Habitat News
Affordable Housing by the Numbers
At Habitat, we work hard to build affordable homes and hope. Behind that hard work are the numbers – the ...
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Habitat News
Construction Update: February
February is the month of love, and we love our volunteers who’ve been working on and off the construction ...
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Construction Update: January
The New Year brings new opportunities to get involved at Habitat! If your New Year’s resolution is to ...
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Volunteer
10 Tips for Managing Finances, Student Loans, and more!
“Improving my finances” has to be one of the most common New Year’s resolutions year after year, and for a ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet the Rivera family
Central Commons, our 30-unit condominium development in Fremont, is about to welcome home it's first phase of ...
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Events
A Finish Line Worth Riding For!
Bob Frick, Chair of Habitat’s Foundation Board, was 70 years old when a student dared him onto a bicycle for ...
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Construction Update: November
Habitat has so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. From the dedication of our volunteers, the support ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Julieta
Every Habitat family steps on to the construction site with a story. Meet mom and future Habitat homeowner, ...
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Advocacy
Raise Your Voice for Measure V
At Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley, we’re proud of the work we’ve done to build a better San Jose through ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet the Valdez Family
On any given weekend, you might find Silvia Valdez and her three children at her parents’ home in San Jose. ...
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Advocacy
Habitat Says YES on Prop 1
If you know anything about Habitat for Humanity, you know that we don’t take the housing crisis sitting down. ...
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Construction Update: October
Fall is a busy time on site as we prepare for the winter season. Check out what we having going on across the ...
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Events
FALL in Love with Volunteering
With changing leaves comes changing lives, because fall is more than just the season for new school supplies ...
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Faces of Habitat
Presented by Patelco Credit Union
Ask a Habitat homeowner about their experience, and you’ll often hear them say, “It’s been a journey.” And ...
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Little Houses Build Big Dreams
“Peek-a-boo!” is not what you usually hear when someone walks into their Habitat home for the first time. But ...
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Habitat News
Construction Update: September
The smell of fall (and pumpkin-flavored everything) is in the air! Fall means perfect weather for ...
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Events
5 Ways Cycling Impacts Habitat
The Bay Area is a cyclist’s dream – with unforgettable coastlines, mountains, and let’s not forget almost ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Gary Fitschen
Gary Fitschen likes to keep a full plate. He delves in to his projects and interests with enthusiasm, and ...
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Habitat News
Construction Update: August
As families return from summer vacations and children start back to school, our construction sites spring ...
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AmeriCorps - A Year That Gives Back
Dedication, service, and community. These are three words you’ll often hear from an AmeriCorps service member ...
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Homeownership
3 Steps to Paying Off Your Student Loans
Are you drowning in student loan debt? Do you have student loans that are in default and don’t know what to ...
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Ride to Build Homes, Community, and Hope!
On November 3rd, cyclists from all over the Bay Area and beyond will gather for Cycle of Hope, Habitat East ...
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Advocacy
Say YES to the Veterans and Affordable Housing Act of 2018
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley is proud to join a broad coalition of affordable housing ...
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Hello from El Salvador!
We landed on a stripe of gray on green, San Salvador stretching lush and verdant in every direction. June is ...
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Faces of Habitat: Steve Johnson
Meeting new people, building a variety of skills, and community growth. These are just a few reasons why ...
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Habitat News
Construction Update: July
Summer is heating up, and so are our construction sites! See what volunteers have spent their summers doing ...
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Thousands of Hearts Build 20 New Dreams
When we put shovels in the ground in September 2014, we couldn’t yet picture the vibrant neighborhood that ...
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Vermont House: The Habitat Community Builds More
The core of our work at Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley is creating the opportunity for people and families ...
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Habitat News
Construction Update: June
This month, we have two groups of volunteers building in El Salvador as part of a two-week Global Village ...
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5 Ways Your Team Building Day Impacts Habitat
If you spend most of your days behind a desk, a day out of the office might sound like a nice change of pace. ...
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Construction Update: May
Just like the weather, things are heating up on our construction sites in Fremont, Martinez, San Jose, and, ...
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Events
Together #WomenBuild Change
At Habitat, we believe that every hand makes a difference. When we come together as a community, we can build ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Jennifer Johnson
Jennifer Johnson was a girl on the brink of adulthood when she moved in to her Habitat home. Jennifer was 17, ...
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Habitat News
6 Easy Steps to Create your own Facebook Fundraiser
Creating a Facebook Fundraiser is a fantastic way to have your friends, family, and social networks support a ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Russell Johnson
In spring we often think of new beginnings, and at Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley, we’re lucky to witness ...
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3 Ways Habitat Builds a Better Planet
Earth Day reminds us to look around and embrace the natural beauty of this planet we call home. Just as we ...
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Construction Update: April
Hello, Spring, are you there? The odd weather hasn’t stopped Habitat’s hands-on work in the community! ...
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Disaster Relief Update: #HabitatHammersBack
Last year, our neighbors in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean saw their communities devastated ...
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How Corporations Help to Build a #BelovedCommunity
Through the eyes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Beloved Community demonstrates equal opportunity, peace, ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Eligio and his Family
On a Sunday morning in early April, Eligio and his family were just hanging around the house. This was no ...
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March: Construction Update
Despite record-breaking rains, volunteers have been making a lot of progress on our new home construction and ...
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Habitat News
9 Steps to Building A Habitat Home
Ever wonder how Habitat builds affordable housing in the Bay Area? Melinda Platt, our Project Assistant and ...
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AmeriCorps: We Get Things Done
Drew, one of our Site Superintendents, puts it simply: “I don’t think our organization could run without our ...
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Habitat News
Jonathan Scott Surprises ReStore Shoppers!
From professional carpenters to bargain hunters, you never know who you’re going to run into at the Habitat ...
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Introducing the Women's Leadership Council
The Women’s Leadership Council is putting action behind advocacy when combating with the affordable housing ...
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February: Construction Update
Volunteers are sharing the love with Habitat this February! See what their love is building this month! ...
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Habitat News
Build More with Your Tax Return
Building more affordable housing means building more opportunity for families to thrive. Habitat for Humanity ...
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Habitat News
Welcome Drew & Jonathan Scott, the Newest Habitat Humanitarians
In honor of their dedication and advocacy for affordable homeownership, Drew and Jonathan Scott (yes, the ...
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What to expect on a Global Village Trip
Volunteer abroad with Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley! Join our Global Village team and serve families in ...
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Building the Beloved Community
UPDATE March 2018: Beloved Community events have been announced. Click here for more information! Habitat for ...
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January 2018: Construction Update
A New Year means new projects are happening on site! See what’s happening and how you can get -involved! ...
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Action into Impact
Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley envisions a world where everyone has a decent place to live. But at Habitat, ...
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Faces of Habitat
New Year, New Home
Homeownership can mean many things to a family, from the most profound shift in perspective to the simplest ...
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Habitat News
New Tax Reform and your 2017 Charitable Deductions
In light of the passage of the recent tax reform bill, you may want to consult your tax advisor about your ...
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Habitat News
#GivingTuesday Results Are In!
Together, you helped us raise a total of $42,050 on #GivingTuesday, making this our most successful day of ...
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Double Your Impact This Holiday Season
Donate today and have your gift matched, dollar for dollar. The Reed family will match all gifts made until ...
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Faces of Habitat
Celebrating the Life of Daryl Lee
On Saturday, November 25, we lost a member of our Habitat family. Daryl Lee served Habitat for Humanity for ...
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Thank You Volunteers
For 31 years, we have been able to team up with selfless individuals, families, companies, and communities in ...
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November: Construction Update
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we can’t help but give thanks for our amazing volunteers who make ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Valerie
It doesn’t take a Habitat Regular Volunteer to tell you that stability is essential to any structure. ...
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Meet Lourdes
Every Habitat family has the same incredible view from their windows, no matter where their home is. They ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Rose
Homeownership through Habitat is all about empowerment. Habitat homeowners are able to break out of the ...
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Meet Shawntate
At Habitat, we know that strong futures begin with strong foundations. Habitat homeowners like Shawntate, ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet the Zanella Family
A pay cut may be an odd thing to feel grateful for, but the Zanella family gave thanks when dad, Joseph, got ...
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Habitat News
Welcome Home to Six New Homeowners
Few occasions demonstrate the impact of our work more concretely than a Home Dedication. On Saturday, May ...
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Events
Put Affordable Housing "On The Table"
The effects of the Bay Area’s affordable housing are felt by us all. It’s a problem that is pricing people ...
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Homeownership
Financial Stability is Within Reach!
Did you know that we are a HUD-approved housing counseling agency? This means that if you are hoping to get ...
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Habitat News
#HabitatHammersBack Against Hurricanes
UPDATE 10.23.17 Habitat for Humanity has started the long-term phase of the Habitat Hammers Back recovery ...
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Responding to the North Bay Wildfires
We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected by the North Bay fires as they continue to devastate ...
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Advocacy
Your Voice Was Heard
California’s housing shortage will no longer be overlooked. On September 29, 2017, Gov. Jerry Brown restored ...
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Many Faiths Build as One
At Habitat for Humanity, our mission is to bring people together to build homes, community, and hope. This ...
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Volunteer
October: Construction Updates
Fall has arrived and we’re getting ready for the winter season. All hands are on deck! See what volunteers ...
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Advocacy
Celebrate World Habitat Day
1 in 4 people around the world are living in inadequate housing. That is 1 in 4 people without a safe place ...
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Advocacy
Help Pass Major California Housing Legislation
Take action today to help pass a $4 billion housing bond with an additional $1 billion for veteran housing. ...
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Volunteer
September: Construction Update
The heat wave seems like it’s here to stay, but construction keeps moving! See what’s new on the construction ...
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Volunteer
Meet Your Crew Leader: Amelia Franklin
We are now just days away, the 2017 Build-A-Thon! This Saturday, we will bring together a community of ...
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Volunteer
Meet Your Crew Leader: Harrison Mantas
Build-A-Thon is about so much more than hammers and nails. It’s also about the people you meet and the ...
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Volunteer
Meet Your Crew Leader: Claire Paquin
We are just a week away from the 2017 Build-A-Thon! While you get excited for the big event, our amazing site ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Kirk Miller
Our work here at Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley would simply not be possible without the hearts ...
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Habitat News
Repairing Homes in San Jose Flood Area
Last month, we shared that our Home Repair Program was working quickly to respond to the historic Coyote ...
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Habitat News
Central Commons: A New 30-Home Community
As housing costs soar at a rate that far outstrips income growth, no one feels it more acutely than families ...
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Volunteer
August: Construction Updates
With summer vacations coming to an end, our sites are revving up for a busy fall! See whats going on on site ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Carol Gillespie
When Coyote Creek flooded parts of San Jose in February 2017, Carol Gillespie was shocked at the amount of ...
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Volunteer
Why I Served with AmeriCorps
Why I Served with AmeriCorps by Melinda Platt, AmeriCorps National Construction Crew Leader My first ...
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Volunteer
June: Construction Updates
The summer heat is not holding volunteers back from doing incredible work on site. Between breaking ground on ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Mike Heller
While Mike Heller was working in Silicon Valley 13 years ago, his boss organized a “teambuild” day on our ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet the Yemane Family
Rut Yemane is, above all, a caretaker. In every aspect of her life, Rut exemplifies this spirit. Whether she ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet the Eleazar Family
Among her many hobbies, one of Bianca Eleazar’s favorite activities is to “explore and see new places.” This ...
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Volunteer
Why I Served with AmeriCorps - Ruben
Why I served with AmeriCorps- By Ruben Bravo Before applying to be the ReStore Marketing Coordinator, an ...
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Volunteer
Women Build Week 2017
In May, we had a chance to highlight the role of women in our work to create positive change in our ...
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Volunteer
May: Construction Update
With rainy days behind us, we’re looking forward to a summer full of sunshine and volunteers on site, because ...
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Volunteer
April: Construction Update
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers in April (and every month!), ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet the Aremu-Bello Family
Mulikatu and Abdul Aremu-Bello came to the United States from Ghana hoping to find a better place to start ...
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Volunteer
March: Construction Update
Luck was on our side this St. Patrick’s Day, making March a big month on the construction site! See what has ...
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Habitat News
San Jose Flood Relief
In February, Coyote Creek rose to historic levels and quickly flooded entire neighborhoods of San Jose. ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Joanne McDonough
Whenever Joanne McDonough walks onto a Habitat site, she brings her energizing smile and spirit along with ...
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