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Homeownership
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 ...
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Homeownership
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 ...
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May Construction Update
As the warmer months arrive, our construction projects are in full swing. From new builds to renovations and ...
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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. ...
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Habitat News
Fair Housing: An Educational Series
As we work to expand access to affordable homeownership, Habitat believes that historical context is critical ...
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West Oakland: Mapped by Destruction
Abstract We conclude our educational series for Fair Housing Month and Affordable Housing Month in West ...
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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 ...
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Milpitas: A Study in Systemic Exclusion
Abstract We continue our series commemorating Fair Housing Month, which marks the 1968 passage of the Fair ...
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Habitat News
Richmond: Wartime Work and Unfair Housing
Abstract This year, we are celebrating Fair Housing Month and Affordable Housing Month with a reflection on ...
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Habitat News
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 ...
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Volunteer
Building with Gratitude: Celebrating our Volunteers
At Habitat, we hold volunteers close to our heart. Their generous spirits, selfless hearts, and “can-do” ...
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Building a Sustainable Future
How Habitat is Promoting Environmental Responsibility in Affordable Housing At Habitat for Humanity East ...
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April Construction Update
Despite the chilly weather of the past few months, our dedicated volunteers have been hard at work on our ...
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Events
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 ...
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Habitat News
Habitat Advocates at the Capitol
We’ve said it before: advocacy matters. Homebuilding and housing improvements begin long before tool belts ...
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Volunteer
March Construction Update
Spring is around the corner, and our volunteers have worked tirelessly through tough weather conditions to ...
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Home Repair
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 ...
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Volunteer
February Construction Update
Our “winter warrior” volunteers have embraced the chilly wet weather on our sites and made some serious ...
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Events
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 ...
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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 ...
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Volunteer
The 49ers Honor a Habitat Hero
At Habitat, we’re surrounded by heroes. They’re usually wearing toolbelts instead of capes, or navigating a ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Habitat News
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 ...
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Volunteer
November Construction Update
The progress our volunteers have made on Habitat construction sites across the East Bay and Silicon Valley ...
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Homeownership
Meet Janice
Janice Jensen began serving as Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley's President and Chief Executive ...
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Habitat News
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 ...
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Homeownership
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 ...
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Events
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 ...
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Homeownership
Meet Michael
It's obvious from the moment you meet him that Michael is a people person. He's someone who never met a ...
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Volunteer
October Construction Update
October is upon us, and along with the Halloween candy and warm apple cider, Habitat is also serving up our ...
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Habitat News
5 Creative Ways to Give
Do you know giving is good for your health? Not only does giving release endorphins in the brain, which ...
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Events
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 ...
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Volunteer
September Construction Update
We’re welcoming autumn on the construction site with, well… more work to be done! We’ve got everything from ...
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Habitat News
Welcome New Board Members!
This summer, Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley welcomed the five newest additions to its Board of ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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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 ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Tips & Tricks
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 ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Habitat News
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. ...
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Habitat News
Google Financing Increases Access to Homeownership
It may have looked like just an afternoon of painting – a couple dozen Google volunteers wielding ...
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Volunteer
July Construction Update
If the James Webb Space Telescope were pointed down at our sites, here’s a look at what it would see! ...
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Habitat News
A Historic Win for Affordable Homeownership
On June 30, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California state budget – and with that stroke of his pen, ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Habitat News
Beyond Juneteenth
This month, we marked Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of Black slaves in the United States on the ...
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Habitat News
Legacies That Build Homes
When Habitat builds a home, we build with sustainability and durability at the forefront – because we know ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Volunteer
Act Now for Affordable Homeownership
Now is our last chance to secure budget funding for affordable homeownership! Earlier this month, Governor ...
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Events
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 ...
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Habitat News
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 ...
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Volunteer
Homeownership Creates Equity
At Habitat for Humanity, we know that increasing access to homeownership is one of our most potent ways to ...
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Volunteer
April Construction Update
The weather isn’t the only thing heating up around Habitat! All over our three-county service area, things ...
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Volunteer
Donating Crypto: Nothing Cryptic About It!
Perhaps you’re a crypto connoisseur, investing in cryptocurrency since you could get a Bitcoin for under ...
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Volunteer
Regulars Share Their Stories
Habitat is beyond grateful for our volunteers on any day. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, ...
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Volunteer
Building the Beloved Community
Our name says it all – Habitat for Humanity. We believe that through housing we can build a more just world ...
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Habitat News
Celebrating a Transformative Investment in Communities Nationwide
Dear Habitat community, I write to you in celebration today. Last week, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott ...
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Volunteer
March Construction Update
Spring is springing, and so are we! We’ve got work kicking into high gear throughout our service area, and ...
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Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities Coming this Spring
Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley has a long tradition of creating volunteer-built affordable housing in the ...
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Volunteer
Meet Randi & Lou
“It was a no-brainer,” says Lou. Randi and Lou have chosen to designate a gift to Habitat East Bay/Silicon ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Volunteer
Meet our 2022 AmeriCorps
Spend any time in Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley circles, and chances are high that you’ve crossed paths ...
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Habitat News
Plan it Forward
Sure, you’ve heard of paying it forward... Someone paid for your coffee one day, so you pay for the person ...
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Habitat Happenings on the Hill
One of the most important ways to pitch in for Habitat is by protecting – and growing – the funding streams ...
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February Construction Update
We’ve already officially welcomed home the first new Habitat family of 2022, but we’re just getting started! ...
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Remembering Joanne McDonough
On December 18, 2021, we lost a family member. Ask anyone who crossed paths with Joanne McDonough through her ...
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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 ...
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Habitat News
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 ...
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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. ...
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Volunteer
The Power of You
Spend a day volunteering for Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, and there’s a good chance you’ll ...
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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 ...
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Volunteer
Marathon: In It for the Long Run
Habitat’s new Trades Support Program is all about taking the long view. By partnering with industry ...
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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 ...
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ReStore
3 DIY Holiday Crafts that Start at ReStore
Whether you’re looking to put a unique touch on your holiday décor, or seeking ways to personalize your ...
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Tips & Tricks
How to Stick to a Holiday Budget
Halloween decorations are going to come down soon, and that means the holidays are just around the corner. ...
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Volunteer
October 2021 Construction Update
It’s that time of year when things seem to FALL into place at Habitat! See what staff, AmeriCorps, and the ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Rita
Rita doesn’t have much time for daydreaming. A single mother to two active children, Rita also works full ...
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Volunteer
Welcome to Manila Avenue!
In the heart of Oakland, Habitat is renovating two craftsman-style bungalows that have sat vacant on Manila ...
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Volunteer
September 2021 Construction Update
The saying, “All good things come with time,” has never felt truer! While we’re still waiting to start ...
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Volunteer
From Workshop to Finish Line
Giulia wasn’t thinking about routes and mileage and elevation gains when she became a Habitat volunteer. She ...
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Homeownership
Do I qualify for Home Repairs with Habitat?
Each year, Habitat helps over 100 households throughout Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties get ...
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Volunteer
How to Create Change That Lasts for Generations
When families have dependable, decent, affordable housing, they build a legacy of stability and prosperity ...
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Habitat News
How a Home Impacts Education
The bell has rung, and school is officially back in session! For many of us, the start of this school year ...
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Volunteer
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 ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Megan and Sara
The link between homeownership and educational prospects is well established. The opportunity of ...
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ReStore
How ReStore Builds the Story of Home.
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are more than home improvement stores and donation centers for gently used ...
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Volunteer
August 2021 Construction Update
Just as summer draws to an end, so does construction for many of our projects. Habitat staff, regular ...
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Volunteer
Tools of the Trades
As an affordable homebuilder for 36 years, Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley knows how vital it is to have a ...
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Faces of Habitat
Meet Patti & Hilda
When an organization has a mission that centers around “bringing people together,” it’s no surprise that ...
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Volunteer
July 2021 Construction Update
Like the weather, things are heating up at Habitat! With the latest update to our COVID restrictions, we’re ...
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Habitat News
Welcome (BACK) to Habitat!
As California begins to lift pandemic restrictions, our Habitat community – staff, volunteers, donors, ...
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Tips & Tricks
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 ...
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Habitat News
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Habitat News
Housing For All
When we can come together as a community in commitment to justice and equity, we all benefit. And with ...
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Volunteer
June 2021 Construction Update
Oakland (Manila Avenue): Paint here. Paint there. Paint everywhere! We’re painting everything from interior ...
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Events
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 ...
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Volunteer
May 2021 Construction Update
The sounds of construction are in the air, which means a busy summer is ahead of Habitat for Humanity staff ...
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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 ...
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Events
Affordable Housing: A Breakdown
Happy Affordable Housing Month! That’s right, each year we spend the month of May highlighting affordable ...
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Events
Your Support, MATCHED!
Since 2018, Habitat for Humanity’s charity ride, Cycle of Hope, has given everyone a way to build affordable ...
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Habitat News
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 ...
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Volunteer
April 2021 Construction Update
Along with Spring, construction has sprung across Habitat for Humanity construction sites! Check out what has ...
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Habitat News
Experience the Cost of Home
We all know that housing costs are a huge issue – especially here in California. In our communities, we see ...
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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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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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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
When you learn how to budget, you learn how to how to make smart choices that save your money rather than ...
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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
Development Update You might spot it as your BART train slows down for a stop at the Pleasant Hill station. ...
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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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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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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
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 ...
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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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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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April Construction Update
A note from Janice Jensen, President & CEO: Dear Habitat Family, I hope that you and your loved ones are ...
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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 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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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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