BUILD-A-THON

8:00 AM Participants arrive onsite
8:15 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Morning Program 
9:00 AM Construction Starts
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
4:00 PM Workday Ends

You will be responsible for your transportation to the worksite each day. It's a good thing that Esperanza Place is a transit-oriented neighborhood just steps from BART and a multitude of bus lines! If you're driving, we highly encourage you to coordinate carpools each day to the worksite. There will be available parking for a small fee at the Pleasant Hill Bart Station. Volunteers will help direct you to available parking. Please plan 5-10 minutes to walk to the site. 

We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff.

In the event we have to make this unfortunate decision, you will be contacted via the email address you used at registration. Build-A-Thon is a non-refundable event. We rely on the generous support of our community to serve Habitat’s mission and are grateful for your contribution.  

Donor Advised Funds often have restrictions against using grants for events. Contact your donor advised fund company for more information.  

Please let us know if you can no longer attend Build-A-Thon by contacting our Donor Relations team at  DonorServices@HabitatEBSV.org or 866-450-4432, press 5 for “donations,” then press 1 for “financial donations.”  

 We will make every effort to accommodate you on your preferred day. Contact us to discuss options at DonorServices@HabitatEBSV.org or 866-450-4432, press 5 for “donations,” then press 1 for “financial donations.” 

Setting up a fundraiser? We’ll hold your spot while you work toward your fundraising goal and will keep you updated if your preferred volunteer day is starting to become low on spots. Just be sure to complete your fundraising by September 9 to confirm your participation. After that date, any remaining unconfirmed spots will be made available to other participants.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided each day on site. We’ll also provide plenty of water and Gatorade. Please get in touch with us if you have specific dietary needs. You are welcome to bring your own snacks if you wish. Please bring a reusable water bottle! 

For participant-related questions, please contact Volunteer@HabitatEBSV.org.

For questions about fundraising, please contact DonorServices@HabitatEBSV.org or 866-450-4432, press 5 for “donations,” then press 1 for “financial donations.”

You can make a donation to cover the rest of your minimum contribution.

We’ll hold your spot while you work toward your fundraising goal and will keep you updated if your preferred volunteer day is starting to become low on spots.

Just be sure to complete your fundraising or donate the remainder to reach your goal by September 9 to confirm your participation. After that date, any remaining unconfirmed spots will be made available to other participants.

You can also contact us to discuss options at DonorServices@HabitatEBSV.org or 866-450-4432, press 5 for “donations,” then press 1 for “financial donations.” 

No; Build-A-Thon is a non-refundable event. Neither donations toward your registration nor additional funds raised toward your fundraising goal can be returned.

Your generous support helps Habitat serve our community, and we are grateful for your contribution.  

To ensure that the donation counts toward your goal, please add “Build-A-Thon” and the participant’s name in the memo line or include an additional note. Please be aware, checks may take three weeks or more to be received and processed. Complete your fundraising early to ensure the day doesn’t sell out before you reach your goal!
 
Checks should be made out and mailed to:
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley 
c/o Donor Services Team 
2619 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

No! We offer volunteer opportunities throughout the year at no cost. 

Build-A-Thon is a special fundraising event where participants combine a day of building with fundraising to support the construction of this neighborhood. Participants can donate directly or set up a fundraiser and get their entire community to support their build day and Habitat’s impact!