July 2020
2020 Power Women, Power Tools®
Our commitment to the health and safety of our Habitat LA community is always our first priority; therefore  Power Women, Power Tools®  shifted to a virtual event this year. Missed the event, or just want to see it again? Check out our rebroadcast and start your own watch party! Don’t forget to click Subscribe on our YouTube channel to see the latest updates on how together - we can build homes, communities and hope!
You’re Invited! 2020 Los Angeles Builders Ball Virtual Event 💻💖🏠🔨
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA), invites you to join the  2020 Los Angeles Builders Ball® , which will be held virtually on Thursday, September 24, 2020 . We are very proud to honor three true partners at this year’s gala – all of whom have helped create long lasting change in our community:  Turner Construction , Southern California Edison , and  The Los Angeles Dodgers .
Nearly 800 Volunteers Help Build New Homes from Their Homes – 2020 Power Women, Power Tools®
On Saturday, July 18, more than 800 volunteers from 22 states came together virtually to help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) build new homes for four hardworking families - ensuring they too can be "safer at home" during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Power Women, Power Tools® , presented by City National Bank , allowed volunteers to build from their homes, raising nearly $95,000 to continue Habitat’s good work!
Habitat LA Partner Family Highlight: Mulvihill Family
Celebrating a New Start

The line of cars stretched for blocks. While most of Culver City, California, was staying home and socially distancing as a result of COVID-19, Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) supporters still wanted to find a way to welcome their newest neighbors—even if that meant doing so from at least 6 feet away.
Photo Credit: Alex Wong / Getty Images
Habitat for Humanity International CEO: John Lewis showed us how to make good trouble
Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis. Lewis represented Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, which includes Habitat’s Atlanta headquarters.

"John Lewis was an American hero. He was a champion for our country and our city of Atlanta. And he was a builder. A builder of peace and justice, and a builder of the Beloved Community that we seek. He built with every tool he had, and when he had only his body to give, he gave that too. From the Edmund Pettus Bridge to the halls of Congress, John Lewis showed that a single person with a commitment to righting injustices has the power to effect change."
Local Veteran Receives New Roof as part of
Habitat for Heroes Program
On July 6, Mary Berling, wife of late U.S. Army veteran William Berling, received a new roof from Certified Roofing Specialists , an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor, as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project . Through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (Habitat LA) Habitat for Heroes program, Mrs. Berling was selected and approved as the recipient of the roof replacement.
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Update
Our Good Work In Action
This month Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) provided financial assistance through grocery gift cards, packages of masks, first aid kits, and an extensive list of Long Beach based resources to 53 families from our Neighborhood Revitalization program in Long Beach’s Washington Neighborhood.. Thanks to our generous supporters, our COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund ensures that stability and wellness continue to be within reach for hardworking families affected by COVID-19.

Habitat LA’s goal is to serve 1,000 households by assisting with rental assistance, household assistance with critical bills (medical expenses), household groceries or critical items through fundraising efforts and community collaborations.

Donate today to help more families in need: Text “ReliefFund” to 71777 or Visit https://bit.ly/COVID19-Emergency-Fund
Habi-fact! 

1,000: Number of homes Habitat LA has built, repaired or renovated in greater Los Angeles since 1990. 
Additional Ways to Support
Support Habitat LA with Target Circle
Hey Target fans, did you know Target Circle members can earn and cast votes to help direct where Target makes its donation to nonprofits? Now through September 30th, vote for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) through the Target Circle program! 📲💙🏠

Every vote counts 🗳️ to help us receive a portion of the available Target funds to support our mission to
build homes, communities, and hope. Find out more about Target Circle here: www.target.com/circle

This applies to select stores in Los Angeles, so please set your local store to one in a Los Angeles zip code (like 90005) and you will see Habitat LA come up as an option! Thanks in advance for your votes!
Raise your voice now to tell Congress greater action is needed for housing stability and support for nonprofits.
As Congress deliberates the next COVID-19 relief package, we need to make sure they include further support for families struggling to afford the #CostOfHome, as well as resources for nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity that serve our communities. Please email your members of Congress to urge them to prioritize the needs of low-income families and the organizations that work hard to serve them.
Shop Our Habitat LA ReStore Online!
You can now shop some of our Habitat LA ReStore items online at https://shoplarestore.org/ . Browse through some of our latest items, buy online and schedule for a curbside pick-up at our Bellflower location.
OUR MISSION
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
OUR VISION
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.