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      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 ...
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      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 ...
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      Faces of Habitat

      Meet Michelle

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

      March 2021 Construction Update

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

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Stay up to Date

      Keep in the know of Habitat's news and updates.

      Faces of Habitat

      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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      Faces of Habitat

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      What is Interfaith?

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

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      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 ...
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      Habitat News

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      Construction Update: December

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

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      Habitat News

      Disaster Relief Update: #HabitatHammersBack

      Last year, our neighbors in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean saw their communities devastated ...
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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Habitat News

      Building the Beloved Community

      UPDATE March 2018: Beloved Community events have been announced. Click here for more information! Habitat for ...
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      Volunteer

      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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      Volunteer

      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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      Habitat News

      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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      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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      Few occasions demonstrate the impact of our work more concretely than a Home Dedication. On Saturday, May ...
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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      Last month, we shared that our Home Repair Program was working quickly to respond to the historic Coyote ...
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      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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      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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      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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      Why I Served with AmeriCorps

      Why I Served with AmeriCorps by Melinda Platt, AmeriCorps National Construction Crew Leader My first ...
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      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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      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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      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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      Why I served with AmeriCorps- By Ruben Bravo Before applying to be the ReStore Marketing Coordinator, an ...
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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      San Jose Flood Relief

      In February, Coyote Creek rose to historic levels and quickly flooded entire neighborhoods of San Jose. ...
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      Meet Joanne McDonough

      Whenever Joanne McDonough walks onto a Habitat site, she brings her energizing smile and spirit along with ...
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