California, Story
/ Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
October 20, 2016
Benito and Frances live in East Los Angeles with their two sons, Luke and Levi. They have outgrown the house they have lived in for the last eight years, which is also in need of several repairs. They are excited to own a more spacious home where they can homeschool their boys and invite friends and family over. Benito works as a payroll specialist so that Frances can stay at home to care for Levi and Luke. They are active members of Calvary Chapel in Montebello where they lead support...
California, Story
/ Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
October 20, 2016
Derek and his wife, Lynsie, are newlyweds who currently live in a one-bedroom apartment with inadequate space to start a family. Derek and Lynsie are excited to purchase their first home, which will make them the first in their families to become homeowners. They look forward to having the space they need to raise their future children. Derek is the Youth Pastor at Calvary Chapel Montebello, where he has worked for five years. Lynsie is currently in school and working towards earning her degree in Intercultural Development. They have...
California, Story
/ Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
October 20, 2016
U.S. Navy veteran Maria Jefferson is a single mother of two, in her words, “amazing teenagers,” Briana, 17, and Bryan, 15. After her military duty, Maria struggled due to the fluctuating economy and competitive job market and currently is only able to afford a two-bedroom apartment in a complex that has fallen into disrepair. For the past three years, Maria has worked full-time for Los Angeles County as a senior typist clerk and also stays busy with her children’s school activities. Briana is a competitive dancer with aspirations to become...
California, Story
/ Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
October 20, 2016
Ivania and her three children were living in a 2 bd apartment, which posed health risks due to poor plumbing and proximity to nearby waste management and electrical plants. Ivania works as an eligibility worker in public social services and enjoys helping people in her community. Over the past eight and a half years, she has worked her way up from clerical clerk to her current administrative role. All three children play volleyball. Janelle and Miguel also play rugby and soccer in an after school program. Gissel loves learning about...
International
/ Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley
September 9, 2016
On May 12-16, 2016 volunteers from the Habitat for Humanity affiliate in the San Francisco East Bay and Silicon Valley region traveled to El Salvador to help build two homes through the Global Village program. As the affiliate’s fifth trip to the region, this was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with friends in Usulutan, El Salvador, to work very hard to help two more deserving families, and to help address the critical housing crisis in El Salvador. The homes were in early construction phases and volunteers spent their days digging...
Milpitas, CA — Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley has been awarded $1 million from California’s cap and trade program for its Central Commons multi-unit housing development in Fremont. The award was announced today by the California Strategic Growth Council, which approved a package of competitive grants and loans totaling $121.9 million for 28 housing and transit-friendly infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change.
