A Month of LOVE in Action |
February. Just 28 days, but we’ve made the most of every one of them! Despite a prediction for another six weeks of winter (thanks, Punxsutawney Phil!), we turned our attention to spring—and the return of the Los Angeles Builders Ball®. We celebrated Valentine’s Day and a Super Bowl win for our Los Angeles Rams (sorry, Cincy fans!), and partnered with former NFL football star, Warrick Dunn, to welcome home a new Habitat LA homeowner. And together with Habitat for Humanity organizations across the country, we celebrated Black History Month and continued to advocate for affordable housing. Read on for highlights from February and a preview of what’s to come in March. |
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Los Angeles Builders Ball® 2022: The Countdown Begins!
Don’t miss the star-studded celebration
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The Los Angeles Builders Ball is just days away. We can’t wait to welcome you back to The Beverly Hilton as we honor our Builder of the Year, Clark Construction, Foundation Builder, City National Bank, and Dream Builder, Chandra Wilson—actor, director, and long-time Habitat LA partner. The not-to-be-missed event kicks off at 5:30pm on Wednesday, March 9 with a reception, followed by dinner, presentation of the awards, and more.
We’re also excited to welcome the funky, the fabulous Morris Day and The Time as this year’s musical guest. With hits like “Jungle Love,” “Get It Up,” and “The Bird,” the band continues to thrill long-time followers and engage new fans at every performance.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of celebration and gratitude as we honor the organizations and individuals who help Habitat LA to build homes, communities, and hope.
Select one of the options below to purchase tickets (please scroll down), to donate to Habitat LA, or to become an event sponsor.
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Celebrating 60 Years of Giving Dreams a Home™
Mattel teams up with Habitat for Humanity
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In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the iconic Barbie Dreamhouse™, Mattel will undertake 60 home and community-related projects over the next year. The collaboration with Habitat for Humanity will include new construction, home preservation, and neighborhood revitalization to support families in need of affordable housing around the world.
Closer to home, we look forward to working alongside Mattel employees who will volunteer on Habitat LA build sites throughout 2022—including a new home near Mattel’s global headquarters in El Segundo.
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How Former NFL Star Warrick Dunn Surprised a New Homeowner
Hint: Her house is move-in ready
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Just months after learning that she would become a Habitat LA homeowner, Fellicia received another surprise. Arriving for what she thought would be the closing for her new home, she and her son Raymond were greeted by a camera crew, a crowd of well-wishers, and former NFL star, Warrick Dunn. And it didn’t stop there!
Through Dunn’s Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) program, Fellicia’s home had been completely furnished, stocked, and decorated, right down to the last detail—a fresh apple pie in honor of Dunn’s mother. HFTH, the flagship program of Warrick Dunn Charities, focuses on providing a hand-up – not a handout – to single parents and their children.
Fellicia’s home is the 200th property the foundation and its partners have furnished.
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Habitat on the Hill
How you can be an advocate for our work
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Earlier this month, our President and CEO, Erin Rank—along with several members of the Habitat LA team—joined with more than 500 Habitat for Humanity employees, volunteers, and board members for Habitat on the Hill. The annual conference provides an opportunity for participants to unite as advocates for safe and affordable housing.
During the conference, our Habitat LA team met virtually with Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District), the staff of Congresswomen Maxine Waters (43rd District), and the offices of California’s US Senators.
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Let Habitat LA Help You Declutter
Goods donated to our ReStores support families in need
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Can’t get your car in the garage? Has the treadmill become a coat rack? Do you just need a little space? We can help!
After a busy holiday season, our ReStore stock is running low. Your donations of new or gently used furniture, home goods, or building supplies and fixtures can help us to restock our shelves. If you’ve donated previously to our ReStores, you know that funds generated from the sale of your generous contributions support our mission to provide decent, sustainable, and affordable housing.
We make it easy to donate, with pick-up service offered seven days a week. You can learn about donations we accept and schedule your ReStore pickup online here or call us on (424) 246-3637.
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Presenting the Los Angeles Builders Ball Auction
Let the bidding begin!
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In advance of the big event, we’ve opened our online auction for early browsing and bidding. Thanks to our generous donors, you’ll find an eclectic assortment of items, from fine food and wine to fun fashion items...and alpacas?! While you can’t bid on the adorable animals, they are part of a fabulous Central Coast day trip.
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OUR MISSION
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
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OUR VISION
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
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