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June was made for Habitat LA—it’s National Homeownership Month and a time to celebrate love. This month, we gathered communities together to celebrate Pride, power women, and advancing Black homeownership! Enthusiasm and happiness continue to be poured into the development of Isabel Villas with so many dedicated volunteers and partners sharing their support!
We wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July!
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Advancing Black Homeownership at H.E.R.E.
Celebrating Homeownership Month & Juneteenth!
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Happy National Homeownership Month! We held the very first Homeownership Education Resource Event (H.E.R.E.) at Magic Johnson Park in South LA, and we’re proud to say it was a hit! More than 200 local community members attended the vibrant Friday night fair to learn about Habitat LA’s homeownership programs and resources that will put them on a path to becoming first-time homebuyers in greater Los Angeles.
Inspired by the event, current Partner Homeowner Tara said, "I usually try to tell people don’t count yourself out. Take the opportunities to apply and see where you are. Often, people think ‘not me’ and I can resonate with that because I used to think homeownership wouldn’t happen for me, but it did! I’m here today to let people know that Habitat is real.”
Thank you, Senator Steven Bradford and Assemblymember Mike Gipson, for partnering with us to spread the word about homeownership! We also extend a big thank you to Ring for supporting this opportunity to increase Black homeownership in Los Angeles.
Take a look at all the fun and view our latest Flickr album!
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Habitat LA Celebrates Pride & Beloved Community!
Mobilizing LGBTQ+ & Ally Volunteers
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On June 9th, we held the first Beloved Community volunteer engagement event in partnership with the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate pride month in Los Angeles. Most volunteers were from the LA chapter of Gay for Good, which mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader Los Angeles community. It was their second time volunteering with us and their first time on the Isabel Villas build site! During the event, Habitat team member Gina LaBeaud led an open discussion on the history of redlining, motivating our volunteers to share their own personal experiences with the issue.
Part of the Beloved Community initiative is to help bring volunteers together from all backgrounds and walks of life, and we’re happy we spent time with our friends in the LGBTQ+ community.
View the full Flickr album!
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Congratulations! Pathways to Homeownership Grads
First Cohort to Graduate since the Pandemic
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Congratulations are in order! On June 3rd, Habitat LA held a graduation ceremony for our Pathways to Homeownership six-part workshop series in Long Beach, CA. The series was created to share pre-purchase homebuyer education for families looking to become homeowners. Not only was this the first in-person cohort since the pandemic, but we’re proud to have hosted this celebration during National Homeownership Month.
The graduates arrived at George Washington Middle School Library to attend the final workshops "Shopping for a Home" and "Protecting Your Investment," which were led by guest speakers Gloria Bradley and Soraya Machado-Powell. After the presentation, the graduation was in full swing and the cohort accepted their well-earned homebuyer education certificates!
For more than 30 years, Habitat LA has been working towards its mission of building homes, communities and hope. As a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, Habitat LA is advancing its mission by empowering homebuyers and homeowners through education and counseling. Habitat LA offers pre-purchase and post-purchase (non-delinquency) education and counseling. Homebuyer education is not required and does not guarantee selection for the homeownership program, but it is a great way to get started on the homebuying journey!
Join our next Pathways to Homeownership series!
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Power Women, Power Tools ®
An Inspiring Build Day Powered by Purpose!
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Thank you to everyone, including over 100 wonderful volunteers, who joined us in celebrating power women at the 19th annual Power Women, Power Tools event! We are grateful to City National Bank for sponsoring another day filled with inspiration, powerful work, and passionate giving. From the C-suite to local changemakers in our communities, women and allies across all industries grabbed a power tool and worked on the last two houses at Isabel Villas. We were also joined by partner homebuyers who have lived in their homes for over 10 years. They were happy to support future homebuyers with us!
If you couldn’t make it this year, there’s still time to donate and support the future of local families. Donate today!
Relive the excitement! View our Power Women Flickr album.
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Sustainable Homes & Lighting at Isabel Villas
Lamps Plus Donated Energy Efficient Lighting to Habitat Homes
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Over the years, Habitat LA has prioritized sustainability in the homes we build from drought tolerant landscaping to solar panels. Now, thanks to Lamps Plus, the homes at Isabel Villas have high-tech sustainable lighting. Eco-friendly LED lighting provides high quality light while decreasing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. LED lights are even 80% more efficient than traditional fluorescent lights and they last up to six times longer, according to LEDified.
When asked about the Lamps Plus commitment to sustainable lighting, CEO & Co-Founder Dennis Swanson shared this, “With over 8,000 energy-efficient or LED design offerings, we are committed to advancing sustainability and cost savings to our customers, and extending that technology to such a worthy organization as Habitat LA. When it comes to the designs chosen for Isabel Villas, our Beaufort Motion Sensor Outdoor Wall Lights reduce energy by only utilizing full brightness when motion is detected. Our longer lasting LED ceiling lighting, also installed throughout the homes, helps further save energy and costs for Habitat LA partner homebuyers."
Click HERE to learn more about Isabel Villas and our progress of building community in South LA!
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Let’s Rewind the Action of Fleet Week!
Navy, Coast Guard & Home Depot Volunteers Made Progress at Isabel Villas
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This year’s LA Fleet Week was a major success! With over 50 volunteers, our local heroes from the Navy and Coast Guard worked alongside Habitat LA and volunteers from Home Depot to paint, frame, and transform our development of eight new homes at Isabel Villas. A big thank you to all who volunteered, including the Navy, Coast Guard as well as a group from Home Depot in Lakewood.
Learn more about how Habitat LA empowers veterans through our Habitat for Heroes program.
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Summer Deals are waiting for YOU at the ReStore!
LA’s Best Kept Secret for Designer Brands
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The summer deals are rolling in at the Habitat ReStores! Every week, we are getting new and used designer brands in kitchenware, furniture, outdoor sets, and more. With sales between 30-70% off retail every day, you can get brand named styles to refresh your space for less, making your visit a treasure hunt every time you shop with us!
Find your latest treasure at our ReStores in Bellflower, Torrance, and Mid-Wilshire. Get a sense of what you can find, visit us at shoplarestore.org.
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Happy Father’s Day Giveaway!
Flex Power Drills Make for Epic Gifts
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The Habitat LA and ReStores teams held an epic giveaway in honor of Father’s Day! Lucky winners Jonriel and Cindy were gifted two brand new drills by Flex Power Tools. Valued at $275 each, this gift is one these dads are sure to love—they may even find new home improvement projects to get started on!
When Cindy’s husband Tom picked up the prize, he shared this with us, “I’m thankful my wife registered and won this giveaway! I very much appreciate this gift because I had been eye-balling this tool set. Thank you, Habitat LA and Flex Power Tools!” We’re happy the stars aligned for Tom and Jonriel!
To join in the next giveaway, make sure to follow Habitat LA and Habitat LA ReStores!
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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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