Making the Dream of Homeownership a Reality!

OCT 2023

October has been a month full of impact with homes built in record time during the 37th Carter Work Project and our very own 2023 Home Builders Blitz. See all the progress made and hear from one of our partner homebuyers about her first year as a homeowner. We share tips to help you protect your home and prepare for natural disasters, ways to support our upcoming Veterans Blitz, and much more!

That’s a Wrap on the 2023 Home Builders Blitz!

Three New Affordable Homes in Lancaster

Our 2023 Home Builders Blitz was a resounding success with the completion of three new homes! We are grateful to Clark Construction, Turner Construction, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, and all their subcontractor partners for their amazing work in building three new homes in just a couple of weeks!

On October 28th, we will welcome the Diaz, Rodriguez, and Usher families into their new homes! We’re excited for each family to cross the threshold and step into their bright futures. Habitat LA will continue to build five additional homes that will make up this new community. Come out and join this amazing celebration and register here.

Gear Up for the 2023 Veterans Home Repair Blitz

Bringing Critical Home Repairs to Greater Los Angeles!

Fresh paint, new roofs, and remodeled bathrooms—you name it, our partners and volunteers are ready to make it happen during the 2023 Veterans Home Repair Blitz! From November 1-4, 2023, two veteran families in Carson and Palmdale will receive much needed home improvements from our team and partners from SoCal Gas, City National Bank, Prosperity Home Mortgages, LLC, The Palisades Sons of American Legion Squadron, and The Home Depot Foundation.

The First Transformative Year of Homeownership!

Aimee S. of Millennium Homes shares her heartfelt experience

Only a few years ago Aimee was living in Long Beach, dreaming of what it would be like to own her own home. Come December, Aimee will have lived in the Millennium Homes community with her son Dylan and sister Celeste for exactly one year. We interviewed her to see what it’s been like for Aimee to be the first homeowner in her family. Read the full interview HERE.

Top 3 Tips for Disaster Preparedness

Feel Empowered with a Proactive Plan!

A disaster can happen at the most unexpected time. Being proactive in preparing for any possible natural disaster is your best defense. Familiarizing yourself with potential local emergencies and taking action to protect your home and family can help you respond quickly. Habitat LA has gathered important tips to help you prepare and put a plan in place. Click HERE to learn more.

The 2023 Carter Work Project Returns!

Building 27 homes in Just 1 Week

What a special way to celebrate World Habitat Day and President Carter’s 99th Birthday! The 37th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project was a weeklong transformative event hosted by Habitat Humanitarians Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood in Charlotte, North Carolina. A couple thousand volunteers, including our own Habitat LA President & CEO, Erin Rank, gathered to build 27 new affordable homes in The Meadows at Plato Price. The site is a historic neighborhood where an all-Black school once stood and served as a transformative education and civic space for the Black community from the early 1900s to the mid-1960s.

Although the beloved former president and first lady were unable to attend the project, their presence was felt and celebrated. “Though we could never fill their shoes, we are so incredibly honored to be given the opportunity to carry President and Mrs. Carter’s legacy forward through the continuation of the Carter Work Project,” said Garth Brooks.

See all the progress made here.

Join the 6th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration!

Enjoy Live Music, Resources & Community

Join us October 28, 2023, at the 6th annual Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! Get ready to dance and enjoy live music by Mexika: Music & Dance of Ancient Mexico. There will be plenty of games for the family to enjoy and insightful community resources guaranteed to make an impact.

Where: 14th Street Park, between Cedar Ave. & Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA

When: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Traditional attire is encouraged but not required to attend.

Send a Habitat Holiday Card this Season!

A Gift that Keeps on Giving

Save time shopping this holiday season and let your loved ones know how much they mean to you while supporting the life-changing work of Habitat LA.

Making a Holiday Card or tribute gift is easy!

1. Make a donation in honor of your loved one (minimum of $10 per card).

2. Select the Holiday card design to send via mail or email.

3. Tell us the message you’d like included with your card.

We’ll take care of the rest! Our thoughtful cards and tribute gifts double as an impactful way to celebrate the holidays or even honor the memory of a loved one. Tribute gifts are tax deductible, and you can find more information HERE.

Start Your Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel at the ReStore!

Epic Savings this Holiday Season

The holidays are approaching and soon family and friends may be on the way to your home. Want to impress your guests? Get everything you need for the perfect bathroom and kitchen remodels before your holiday guests arrive. The ReStore has new flooring, tiles, vanities, furniture and appliances at unbeatable prices. Visit us in store and browse online at www.shoplarestore.org .

If you need to declutter to make room for your guests, see what items you can donate and schedule a pickup from your nearest ReStore HERE.

Thank You to Our September 2023 Donors!

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.

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