Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley Blog

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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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