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Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Purchasing your first home can be one of the most expensive investments you’ll ever make. So, how do you know ...

Considering Homeownership? What’s Next?

Have you been asking yourself, "How do I prepare to purchase a home?" Deciding to buy a home is a huge ...

May Construction Update

As the warmer months arrive, our construction projects are in full swing. From new builds to renovations and ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Freddie: Home Preservation Homeowner

Freddie doesn’t hesitate when you ask her about her favorite room in the house. “The bathroom,” she smiles. ...

Fair Housing: An Educational Series

As we work to expand access to affordable homeownership, Habitat believes that historical context is critical ...

West Oakland: Mapped by Destruction

Abstract We conclude our educational series for Fair Housing Month and Affordable Housing Month in West ...

Love in Action at Women’s Leadership Build

"You truly show love in action." That's what longtime Habitat homeowner Valerie told the dozens of volunteers ...

Milpitas: A Study in Systemic Exclusion

Abstract We continue our series commemorating Fair Housing Month, which marks the 1968 passage of the Fair ...

Richmond: Wartime Work and Unfair Housing

Abstract This year, we are celebrating Fair Housing Month and Affordable Housing Month with a reflection on ...

Fair Housing: Looking Back to Build Forward

Abstract April marks the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which passed in 1968. We're taking this Fair ...

Building with Gratitude: Celebrating our Volunteers

At Habitat, we hold volunteers close to our heart. Their generous spirits, selfless hearts, and “can-do” ...

Building a Sustainable Future

How Habitat is Promoting Environmental Responsibility in Affordable Housing At Habitat for Humanity East ...

April Construction Update

Despite the chilly weather of the past few months, our dedicated volunteers have been hard at work on our ...

The Beloved Community: A Transformative Process

“We need a new social contract. That’s why we’re here today. Not to build a house, but to build a future. To ...

Habitat Advocates at the Capitol

We’ve said it before: advocacy matters. Homebuilding and housing improvements begin long before tool belts ...

March Construction Update

Spring is around the corner, and our volunteers have worked tirelessly through tough weather conditions to ...

How to Apply for Home Repairs with Habitat

While springtime might bring sunnier days, it can also be a good time to evaluate your home for any repairs ...

February Construction Update

Our “winter warrior” volunteers have embraced the chilly wet weather on our sites and made some serious ...

Build the Beloved Community with Habitat

In the month of February, we observe Black History Month. It’s a time to recognize and to celebrate the ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Habitat's Housing Counselors

At Habitat, building isn’t confined to the construction site. Our Housing and Financial Counseling team and ...

The 49ers Honor a Habitat Hero

At Habitat, we’re surrounded by heroes. They’re usually wearing toolbelts instead of capes, or navigating a ...

January Construction Update

The rain has our boots soggy, but it can't dampen our spirits! Although we've had some site closures due to ...

At the Intersection of Affordability and Sustainability

We know that affordability and sustainability go hand in hand. Whether it's the long commutes so many are ...

November Construction Update

The progress our volunteers have made on Habitat construction sites across the East Bay and Silicon Valley ...

Meet Janice

Janice Jensen began serving as Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley's President and Chief Executive ...

Housing and the Election: What's Happened, and What's Next?

Perhaps you've noticed that we had an election recently! While much attention was focused on Governors' races ...

Meet Chet

It's easy to see that Chet and her daughter, 16-year-old K.C., have big hearts. When they're not putting ...

Cycle of Hope: Moving Forward, Together

"I will never forget that my husband, Jorge, and I were able to buy our home because people from the ...

Meet Michael

It's obvious from the moment you meet him that Michael is a people person. He's someone who never met a ...

October Construction Update

October is upon us, and along with the Halloween candy and warm apple cider, Habitat is also serving up our ...

5 Creative Ways to Give

Do you know giving is good for your health? Not only does giving release endorphins in the brain, which ...

3 Ways to Enjoy Cycle of Hope

Cycle of Hope celebrates our fifth year on October 23rd, and there are lots of things that have brought ...

September Construction Update

We’re welcoming autumn on the construction site with, well… more work to be done! We’ve got everything from ...

Welcome New Board Members!

This summer, Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley welcomed the five newest additions to its Board of ...

Meet David: Cycle of Hope rider on a mission

When David Fong heard that Patelco Credit Union was returning as Cycle of Hope’s Presenting Sponsor, he was ...

Faces of Habitat

A Future Homeowner’s Journey Toward Home

A single mother, Fikerete has raised her daughter here in California for 30 years. Rising rents pushed her ...

August Construction Update

It’s still summertime on site with Habitat, but we’re not taking it easy! There’s lots to be done, so read on ...

Keep Worries Down While Prices Go Up

If you’ve got inflation on the brain, you’re not alone. It’s easy to let your stress levels rise along with ...

Sea Change: The U.S. Navy Volunteers with Habitat

“This is land! I’m on the sea, usually, so there’s a big difference!” jokes Will Davis of the USS Oakland ...

A Day in the Life of an AmeriCorps

Hi! I’m Miranda, and I’m an AmeriCorps member serving in my second term, this time on site as a construction ...

Habitat's Top 3 Volunteer Opportunities this Summer

Summer at Habitat for Humanity is an experience you’ll want to write home about. Maybe it’s the longer days. ...

Google Financing Increases Access to Homeownership

It may have looked like just an afternoon of painting – a couple dozen Google volunteers wielding ...

July Construction Update

If the James Webb Space Telescope were pointed down at our sites, here’s a look at what it would see! ...

A Historic Win for Affordable Homeownership

On June 30, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California state budget – and with that stroke of his pen, ...

Catch Up with Habitat Homeowners Kiet, Binh, and Phong

Kiet, Binh, and Phong began the new year in their new home in Oakland. Last year, the bungalow was ...

June Construction Update

As you can see here, we are hard at work all over the area! And as always, we could use a hand from you. Get ...

Beyond Juneteenth

This month, we marked Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of Black slaves in the United States on the ...

Legacies That Build Homes

When Habitat builds a home, we build with sustainability and durability at the forefront – because we know ...

Sparking Hope at Women’s Leadership Build

When Elaine began her family’s application for Habitat’s Homeownership Program, she saw in that form “a spark ...

May Construction Update

There’s plenty on the docket this month, with a variety of tasks on our volunteers’ to-do list. So, get the ...

Act Now for Affordable Homeownership

Now is our last chance to secure budget funding for affordable homeownership! Earlier this month, Governor ...

Cycle of Hope - Your Ride Builds Homes

Cycle of Hope, a charity bike ride that benefits Habitat for Humanity, brings people together to put the ...

A message from President & CEO, Janice Jensen, on COVID-19

UPDATED AS OF 5/11/2022 Effective May 11, 2022, Habitat EBSV no longer requires in-person volunteers to show ...

Homeownership Creates Equity

At Habitat for Humanity, we know that increasing access to homeownership is one of our most potent ways to ...

April Construction Update

The weather isn’t the only thing heating up around Habitat! All over our three-county service area, things ...

Donating Crypto: Nothing Cryptic About It!

Perhaps you’re a crypto connoisseur, investing in cryptocurrency since you could get a Bitcoin for under ...

Regulars Share Their Stories

Habitat is beyond grateful for our volunteers on any day. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, ...

Building the Beloved Community

Our name says it all – Habitat for Humanity. We believe that through housing we can build a more just world ...

Celebrating a Transformative Investment in Communities Nationwide

Dear Habitat community, I write to you in celebration today. Last week, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott ...

March Construction Update

Spring is springing, and so are we! We’ve got work kicking into high gear throughout our service area, and ...

Volunteer Opportunities Coming this Spring

Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley has a long tradition of creating volunteer-built affordable housing in the ...

Meet Randi & Lou

“It was a no-brainer,” says Lou. Randi and Lou have chosen to designate a gift to Habitat East Bay/Silicon ...

Home Maintenance Advice from the Habitat Pros

While spring is a great season for freshening and organizing (get started with these 5 tips from our Habitat ...

Meet our 2022 AmeriCorps

Spend any time in Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley circles, and chances are high that you’ve crossed paths ...

Plan it Forward

Sure, you’ve heard of paying it forward... Someone paid for your coffee one day, so you pay for the person ...

Habitat Happenings on the Hill

One of the most important ways to pitch in for Habitat is by protecting – and growing – the funding streams ...

February Construction Update

We’ve already officially welcomed home the first new Habitat family of 2022, but we’re just getting started! ...

Remembering Joanne McDonough

On December 18, 2021, we lost a family member. Ask anyone who crossed paths with Joanne McDonough through her ...

January 2022 Construction Update

We have a feeling 2022 is going to be a year for us, our communities, and the families we serve. Between ...

Habitat's New Year's Resolutions

A new year often brings with it the infamous new year’s resolution. And while at Habitat, we aren’t planning ...

Housing Counseling

How to gain control over your finances

Figuring out how to manage finances can be daunting, but it’s critical for long-term financial stability. ...

The Power of You

Spend a day volunteering for Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, and there’s a good chance you’ll ...

November 2021 Construction Update

November may be our favorite time of year at Habitat. It's a time where we all reflect and give thanks for ...

Marathon: In It for the Long Run

Habitat’s new Trades Support Program is all about taking the long view. By partnering with industry ...

Faces of Habitat

A Gift for the Generations

Carol claims she was driven by self-interest. “If my community is a better community, that’s a selfish ...

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 ...

How to Stick to a Holiday Budget

Halloween decorations are going to come down soon, and that means the holidays are just around the corner. ...

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 ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Rita

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

Welcome to Manila Avenue!

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

September 2021 Construction Update

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

From Workshop to Finish Line

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

Do I qualify for Home Repairs with Habitat?

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

How to Create Change That Lasts for Generations

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

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 ...

Finding Your Purpose Through Service

In times of uncertainty, our mission is our north star, and it burns even brighter in crisis. That’s because ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Megan and Sara

The link between homeownership and educational prospects is well established. The opportunity of ...

How ReStore Builds the Story of Home.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are more than home improvement stores and donation centers for gently used ...

August 2021 Construction Update

Just as summer draws to an end, so does construction for many of our projects. Habitat staff, regular ...

Tools of the Trades

As an affordable homebuilder for 36 years, Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley knows how vital it is to have a ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Patti & Hilda

When an organization has a mission that centers around “bringing people together,” it’s no surprise that ...

July 2021 Construction Update

Like the weather, things are heating up at Habitat! With the latest update to our COVID restrictions, we’re ...

Welcome (BACK) to Habitat!

As California begins to lift pandemic restrictions, our Habitat community – staff, volunteers, donors, ...

10 Tips for Hiring a Contractor

Whether you just need a minor repair, or you’re adding an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) onto your home, it is ...

A Guide to Donating A Car to Habitat

A junk car that’s just taking up valuable space in the driveway. A boat sitting still in the harbor when its ...

Faces of Habitat

That's a Wrap on the 2021 Women’s Leadership Build!

It wasn’t your typical Women’s Leadership Build. The event usually sees women gathered by the scores on a ...

Faces of Habitat

One Father's Journey

Father’s Day has us thinking about some of the amazing dads in our Habitat family. One of those fantastic ...

Housing For All

When we can come together as a community in commitment to justice and equity, we all benefit. And with ...

June 2021 Construction Update

Oakland (Manila Avenue): Paint here. Paint there. Paint everywhere! We’re painting everything from interior ...

On a Roll: Cycle of Hope, Presented by Patelco Credit Union (Again!)

Got déjà-vu? So do we – for the best possible reason! We’re in familiar territory because for the fourth year ...

May 2021 Construction Update

The sounds of construction are in the air, which means a busy summer is ahead of Habitat for Humanity staff ...

Faces of Habitat

From New Houses to Playhouses

Mike Heller is no stranger in Habitat circles. With 17 years of volunteerism and at least a day on over 200 ...

Affordable Housing: A Breakdown

Happy Affordable Housing Month! That’s right, each year we spend the month of May highlighting affordable ...

Your Support, MATCHED!

Since 2018, Habitat for Humanity’s charity ride, Cycle of Hope, has given everyone a way to build affordable ...

What are the benefits of homeownership?

When a family can access decent, affordable housing, they gain more than a roof over their heads. It is ...

April 2021 Construction Update

Along with Spring, construction has sprung across Habitat for Humanity construction sites! Check out what has ...

Experience the Cost of Home

We all know that housing costs are a huge issue – especially here in California. In our communities, we see ...

Housing Counseling

Ways to Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

April brings us fully into springtime, and we have new beginnings on the brain. While budgets and credit ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Jean

When you’re looking for the ways that women build at Habitat, you can start at the top. Women lead at Habitat ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Michelle

Like many of our volunteers, Michelle got involved with Habitat through her workplace. As Director of Human ...

March 2021 Construction Update

By continuing to follow our health and safety guidelines, Habitat staff, AmeriCorps, and volunteers are ...

Who has Access to Homeownership?

At Habitat for Humanity, we have seen firsthand how homeownership impacts the lives of the families we serve. ...

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 ...

5 Ways Women Build at Habitat

At Habitat, we see women challenge stereotypes and break down barriers every day. Whether it's a mother ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Sis

You can find Sis almost anywhere you look in the Habitat family. She donates, gets her workplace to donate ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Marie

It was mere coincidence that brought Marie to Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley. She was working at the First ...

Meet Mary

When Mary Jackson was first allowed to return to site, the reintroduction was a strange one. In a few months, ...

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 ...

How Does Homeownership Contribute to Wealth Building?

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley’s Economic and Social Impact studies show how Habitat ...

February 2021 Construction Update

We are so grateful for our staff, AmeriCorps, and volunteers who continue to follow our health and safety ...

Housing Counseling

5 Ways to Stick to A Budget

When you learn how to budget, you learn how to how to make smart choices that save your money rather than ...

Meet our 2021 AmeriCorps Service Members

Between the COVID pandemic’s health and economic challenges and a widespread movement for racial justice, ...

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 ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Sandy

When the COVID-19 pandemic fell upon San Jose, some of the most vulnerable were those without safe shelter. ...

January 2021 Construction Update

Our construction sites remain open for our essential work, and we need your help! Take a look at our ...

Building Hope in Walnut Creek

Development Update You might spot it as your BART train slows down for a stop at the Pleasant Hill station. ...

December Construction Update

Building during the COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy, so when the most recent shelter-in-place orders took ...

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 ...

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 ...

Going the Distance for Habitat

Last month, Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley held a very unique edition of our annual cycling event, Cycle of ...

What is Interfaith?

Interfaith is the bringing together of different religions and faith groups through action or dialogue. By ...

Sheltering Our Neighbors Through Crisis and Beyond

An update from our Emergency Interim Housing partnership The public health data are clear: our unhoused ...

November Construction Update

Our staff and volunteers have been powering through in San Jose, working on completing our Emergency Interim ...

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 ...

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, ...

October Construction Update

San Jose (Bridge Housing Communities – 928 Felipe Avenue): All 40 cabins have made their way to the Bridge ...

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 ...

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, ...

4 Bike-Free Ways to Get Involved with Cycle of Hope

Sure, we know it’s in the name: Cycle of Hope. So, we don’t blame you for assuming you need a bicycle to be a ...

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 ...

September Construction Update

Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): Our Site Superintendent, Ben Brenner, sums up the work ...

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 ...

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 ...

August Construction Update

Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): So much paint! As we approach the finish line on the ...

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 – ...

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, ...

Faces of Habitat

Finding Health through Home Repairs

Thousands of Bay Area families and seniors with limited incomes are struggling to stay in their homes as ...

Addressing Racial Disparities in Housing

At Habitat, we believe that a decent, stable home is a foundation on which families can build success. ...

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 ...

July Construction Update

Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): The summer sunshine is helping to keep our small crew ...

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 ...

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 ...

June Construction Update

Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): Thanks to the support of our virtual volunteers who ...

The CARES Act and Charitable Giving

This March, Congress passed the CARES Act – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. While ...

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 ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Jennifer

When we gather – even virtually – for the Women’s Leadership Build, we build for families. We build for our ...

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 ...

May Construction Update

We are missing our volunteers on site! In this construction update, you’ll find videos and photos from site ...

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 ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Juanita

Building a new beginning through Bridge Housing Communities A pandemic has quarantined millions of ...

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 ...

April Construction Update

A note from Janice Jensen, President & CEO: Dear Habitat Family, I hope that you and your loved ones are ...

Three Things We Know for Sure

We are facing uncertain times. With a pandemic spreading through our communities and our world, we are all ...

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 ...

Meet James and Brenda

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted us all, but among the most vulnerable are older adults and people with ...

#Womebuild at Habitat

When you see our volunteers working side-by-side in Fremont today, you’ll see them building something. What ...

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 ...

Construction Update: February

Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): We’re making progress on the exterior and interior of ...

Volunteer Spotlight: Patrick Hamm

JULY 2, 2020 Update: It is with a heavy heart we share that Patrick Hamm, longtime volunteer, has passed ...

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 ...

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 ...

Construction Update: December

When we think about the holiday season, nothing makes us feel more festive than bringing people together ...

Rain, Rain, Come and Play

As we celebrate holidays and make New Year’s resolutions, many of us share gratitude for our homes, ...

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, ...

Bringing Housing Stability to Our Communities’ Most Vulnerable

When most people think of Habitat for Humanity, they think of homeownership. They see volunteers raising ...

Construction Update: November

Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): When you step onto our Central Commons development in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Homeownership Impacts Education

The bell has rung, and school is officially back in session! We’re thrilled to see our community poised for ...

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 ...

Construction Update: October

Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 2nd phase): We’re tackling some huge tasks to get Phase 2 of Central ...

Unity Build Fosters Community Through Service

At Habitat, we believe that everyone can make a difference in the affordable housing crisis – whatever ...

Construction Update: September

We’re skipping into September with much excitement and plenty of progress. From fleshing out the framing at ...

Meet Doris

Doris Williams has seen a lot in her 96 years. An Oakland native, Doris saw the building of the Bay Bridge, ...

Construction Update: August

Before we dive into the construction update, we want to give a huge thank you to our 2018 - 2019 AmeriCorps ...

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 ...

Building Community After Move-In

Building a community means making a commitment to better not only your life but the lives of your neighbors. ...

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, ...

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 ...

Construction Update: July

Summertime shine calls for a construction site grind! This month the summer sun is keeping us dry and ...

What is Sweat Equity?

It’s a phrase you may have heard before. It conjures up images of rolling back sleeves, getting into the ...

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 ...

Financial Wellness Through Housing Counseling

As a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency, our Housing Counseling program works to build financial ...

Faces of Habitat

Meet Don Shafer

Habitat for Humanity relies on our volunteers to help us make homeownership affordable, and we count ...

Construction Update: June

Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes): At the start of our Women’s Leadership Build in May, Phase 2 of ...

Habitat AmeriCorps Build in NC

There are many perks to being an AmeriCorps service member, but one of the biggest highlights is the annual ...

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. ...

Construction Update: May

Fremont (Central Commons – 30 new homes, 1st phase): We have been keeping busy at our Central Commons ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Sincere Thank You To Our Sponsors

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Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation

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Bank Of America

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East Bay Community Engery

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