volume xxxix | september 2016
schedule your ReStore donation pickup online 

Have a large item to donate to the ReStore?  Need it picked up?  You can now access online scheduling right from Habitat's website! Getting your donations picked up is as easy as can be! 
 
On our website, click on the green "schedule a ReStore pickup" button at the top of any page and follow the steps as follows: input your zip code, select the type of item you are donating, choose the type of location for pickup, request a pickup date, and then enter your address. If you have any questions or just feel like chatting with us, feel free to call or email the ReStore and we'll  help you!

619-516-5268 |  dispatch@sdhfh.org 
  
solid ground campaign

This October, the United Nations is hosting the Habitat III conference in Quito, Ecuador in order to address growing urban challenges all over the world, and to draft a plan called the New Urban Agenda. 
 
Habitat for Humanity is taking action to make sure that urban housing needs are addressed in their plan. Join us in telling UN member states that housing must be a top priority in the New Urban Agenda by clicking this link and signing the petition.
Slickdeals Gives Back program

We've joined the Slickdeals Gives Back program to bring you the best deals and coupons from thousands of online retailers. The best part? While you save money, you'll be raising money for San Diego Habitat for Humanity! 
 
Simply go to Slickdeals Gives Back to register for free, select us as your nonprofit, and start shopping. All your shopping activity earns us points, and you earn double points when you shop at our bonus stores - Home Depot, Lowe's, and Sears. 
Bank of America #GlobalBuild
Bank of America #GlobalBuild
Bank of America #GlobalBuild

On September 24th, 25 San Diego Bank of America employee volunteers teamed up with San Diego Habitat for Humanity to help homeowner Elizabeth Rodriguez through Habitat's Neighborhood Revitalization program. They also donated $50,000 to Habitat to be used for future home projects! The critical home repairs that Elizabeth received will improve her safety, health, and quality of life. "I'm thrilled for this amazing support," said Rodriguez, who works at the YMCA and has been a longtime community leader.  "I'm excited for the many upgrades to my home which are needed to improve my quality of life." 
 
Throughout the week, thousands of Bank of America employee volunteers and representatives from Habitat for Humanity came together to revitalize communities and help people like Rodriguez achieve and retain the dream of homeownership through its Global Build Week. Revitalization projects took place in 85 communities across eight countries. 
foundation lane community complete

Habitat's second build in El Cajon is finished! Phase II consists of six single family homes, a ll of which are 1,283 square feet, have wraparound porches, carports, and have   been designed to meet Energy Star 3.0 energy efficiency. This build expanded the successful first phase of the  Foundation Lane community, built in 2009 with the generous support of the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. The second   phase was made possible by a continued partnership with the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Lowe's Home Improvement, the City of El Cajon,  many generous building sponsors, and countless volunteers.
 
Four of the six houses were built completely in one week as part of our Home Builders Blitz! How is that possible, you say?  With the help of builders who leverage their relationships in the building industry to get donations of building products and labor, our Blitz sponsors all work towards the goal of building the homes at zero cost to Habitat. Thanks to 
McCarthy Builders, Balfour Beatty Construction, Clark Construction, RQ Construction, the many other sponsors and thousands of volunteers who helped six new Habitat homeowners achieve their dream of a safe, stable home where they can thrive.

Come celebrate with us on Saturday, October 22 at a home dedication event!   Contact Robert Clark for details.
 
partner corner

Thank you to these generous sponsors for helping Habitat build homes, communities, and hope this month! 









San Diego Habitat for Humanity | 10222 San Diego Mission Road
sdhfh.org | 619-283-4663 (HOME)
STAY CONNECTED: