From Playhouse Builds, AmeriCorps, and ReStore donations, there are so many ways to get involved with Habitat LA this summer! With inspiration and hope in the air, we have big plans in the Antelope Valley. We also created safe paths for youth in our community, and we celebrated Habitat LA’s anniversary! 

We’re building eight new affordable homes in Lancaster this fall! This development features beautiful single-story homes with private yards, attached 2-car garages, drought-tolerant landscaping, energy-efficient appliances, and more! Applicants who are selected will partner with Habitat LA to help build and buy their own home at an affordable price. 

Learn more about how to apply and take the pre-eligibility questionnaire HERE.  

We’re having UPCOMING VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS August 12th and 26th, 2023. Contact Habitat LA at home@habitatla.org or (310) 323-4663 x115 for more information on how you can get involved. 

Summer is the perfect time for playhouses! Habitat LA is excited to share the Playhouse Build Program, a unique opportunity that gives children a space to call their own. The program even brings out the inner child in adults! Proceeds from our Playhouse builds support Habitat LA’s home repair efforts. For more information about how to get involved, email corporate@habitatla.org. 

Do you know anyone who is interested in serving as an AmeriCorps member? Good news! We just started recruitment for the 2023-2024 term. The minimum requirements call for applicants to be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident of at least 18 years or older. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.

What’s it all about? A domestic version of the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is a federal program that places thousands of people into intensive service positions where they learn valuable skills, earn money for education, and develop a strong sense of civic responsibility. Every year, Habitat LA recruits a number of AmeriCorps members in various positions, all of whom help further our mission of building safe, decent, affordable housing in our communities. 

If you or someone you know is interested, please click here for more information, available positions and a QR code to apply. For questions about the program, reach out to Anna Rubino at arubino@habitatla.org. Applications are open year-round! 

The youth asked, and we listened! In a recent survey, Washington Middle School students shared which areas in the community they felt unsafe. One alleyway in particular stood out among all the survey responses. Our Neighborhood Revitalization team immediately went into action and partnered with General Motors to install nine solar-powered lights to illuminate the alley. Now, the students have a much safer walk to and from school.  

“Safety is one of the most important priorities for the Washington Neighborhood, and illuminating alleyways is a critical part of enhancing safety in the community. We believe in community-based participatory research and through the process of asking what is important to them, we implement important projects such as these,” said Helena Gutierrez, Habitat LA’s Director of Community Impact.  

A big thank you to General Motors for giving us a grant to accomplish this placemaking activity! We also extend grateful hearts to our awesome Construction and Neighborhood Revitalization teams. 

Is your storage facility or warehouse overflowing with inventory? Habitat LA ReStores are here to help. We’ll pick up your surplus inventory and repurpose it in the community! This way your overstock stays out of landfills and directly supports our mission. 

We accept a variety of goods like furniture, home décor, and seasonal stock. Our commercial trucks with liftgates are available at your convenience seven days a week and pick-up service is FREE. You'll also receive an in-kind donation receipt listing for your donated items.  

Schedule your donation today.