From the young children who excitedly move into their first home to the senior volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to help build that home, we are at our best when we embrace everyone in our community. You’ll see that reflected in the stories we’re sharing this month. We hope you enjoy and are inspired! |
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This is the House that ACE Built
Students and their mentors create for a cause
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On a Saturday morning earlier this month, students enrolled in the ACE Mentor Program volunteered their time to build playhouses—alongside their mentors—to raise funds to further Habitat LA’s life-changing work. ACE is an award-winning afterschool program designed to introduce high school students to careers in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering industries.
Thelma Valenzuela, Habitat LA’s Associate Director of Individual Giving, who coordinated the event shared what a wonderful experience it was to work with ACE Mentor LA. “I was really impressed with the energy, enthusiasm, and creativity of each student. It was such a joy to introduce them to the important work we do at Habitat LA. I hope the students continue to stay involved, volunteer, and advocate with us.”
The fun-filled day included 100 students and their mentors building 11 playhouses available for purchase at the Habitat LA ReStore in Bellflower. While each student/mentor team began with the basics—four walls and a roof—the results were totally unique!
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LA Fleet Week 2022
Sailors serve a Navy Veteran
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For the first time in two years, LA Fleet Week® returns to the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles. The event is a multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held over the extended Memorial Day weekend.
In tandem with the LA Fleet Week event, Habitat LA welcomes active-duty sailors to the home of a Navy Veteran where they’ll be making essential home repairs as part of our Habitat for Heroes program.
Check out the repair progress as we share updates on Instagram!
#LAFleetWeek
#HabitatForHeroes
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Celebrating Older Americans Month 2022
How seniors are rewriting their next chapter to include volunteer work
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To commemorate Older Americans Month, aptly themed “Age My Way,” we checked in with AmeriCorps and Habitat LA volunteer Ben Benya to find out why he traded a high-profile career for a mentoring opportunity.
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Habitat LA Long Beach Area Faith Coalition Marks 5th Anniversary
“We’re better together!”
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In the spring of 2017, a group of 12 congregations across Long Beach came together to form the Habitat LA Long Beach Area Faith Coalition. While many had been active partners with Habitat LA for years, the congregations thought they could make an even greater impact together. And they have!
For the past five years they have prayed, raised funds (nearly $300,000 and counting), advocated, and volunteered at several build sites as Habitat LA works to revitalize Long Beach’s Washington neighborhood. “Meeting and working alongside others from various faith backgrounds has been rewarding,” says Allison Brammer, a coalition leader. In addition to building homes, building community has been an important part of the coalition’s work.
From concerts, benefit dinners, wine tastings, monthly meetings, and educational sessions, members have come together to raise support, awareness, and funds.
“Affordable housing gives people dignity, safety, and the ability to raise a family with protection and family stability,” says Pam Garcia, another of the coalition’s leaders. “Each time I volunteer, I come away more blessed than when I arrived. It is an indescribable feeling.”
To learn more or to get involved, please contact Chris Untiet, Habitat LA Director of Faith Relations, at chrisu@habitatla.org.
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What’s New at Habitat LA ReStores
If you follow... You know
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DIYers, decorators, and design influencers, we’re looking at you!
With three locations across the Greater Los Angeles area, the ReStores are your go-to for great finds, from building supplies and fixtures to furniture and home décor. If you follow us on Instagram, you know that we offer great sales, coupons, and contests—and if you’re not following us, you should! Join the more than 55K followers who never miss a great deal, new merch alerts, or a chance to show off. We love to see and share what you’re doing with your ReStore goods.
And don’t forget—every purchase you make at one of our ReStores supports the mission of Habitat LA to build homes, communities, and hope!
#homedecor
#DIY
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LATHER Up! Fundraiser
It’s so easy to shop for good
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LATHER offers natural skincare and wellness products that are clean and cruelty-free so it’s good for you (and for the planet).
When you shop in person on Saturday, June 11, 20% of all proceeds generated will be donated back to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. That’s good for Habitat LA and the families we serve. You’ll also receive a complimentary gift with your purchase!
Can’t make it to the LATHER store for the event? You can still support the Habitat LA fundraiser online. Shop LATHER.com from June 11 – 18 and enter HABITATLAJUNE22 at checkout.
LATHER Long Beach
2nd & PCH
6440 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Ste 160
Long Beach, CA 90803
562.856.6102
Store hours
10 AM - 9 PM Mon - Sat and 11 AM - 7 PM Sun
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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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