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Are you single and looking for your soul mate? Why not
find the perfect person on a construction site! Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is here to help! Our inaugural Singles Build Day is coming up
on Saturday, April 19th from 8am to 3:30pm. Bring a friend of
the opposite sex who someone else might want to date and join us! You can
fundraise for the $150 donation –Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-77566146647498364512014-03-07T18:31:00.000-08:002014-03-07T18:31:18.650-08:00Giveback Homes' Build Day Was A Huge Success!
Blog posted by Jennifer Wise, Vice President of Resource Development:
Giveback
Homes is a trusted network of real estate agents, mortgage brokers, builders
and interior designers who have pledged to donate a percentage of their
commissions to help build homes for families in need.
Thus
far, the organization has built 10 homes for families, living in extreme
poverty in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-57075567433769796802014-02-26T15:58:00.001-08:002014-02-26T16:13:28.152-08:00The Texas Tenors Spend a Day Off in Los Angeles Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
We were thrilled when The Texas Tenors contacted us and offered their volunteer support while in Los Angeles last month. Band members JC Fisher, Marcus Collins and John Hagen rose to fame on America’s Got Talent and have been touring ever since so you can imagine how excited we were to have them come out and spend their day off helping us build.
Alison Treleavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709178279132867292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-65961248604254181072014-02-10T17:00:00.001-08:002014-02-10T17:00:19.959-08:00The Lopez' Home in Long Beach was Built in Partnership with Edison InternationalWe want to thank Edison International for partnering with us to eliminate substandard housing since 1992 and for creating this beautiful video for us to share. The Lopez family has been in their Habitat home for two years and they are thriving, as you will see.
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The Unforgettable Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-90721286836948575972014-01-09T10:35:00.001-08:002014-01-09T10:35:55.987-08:00Ned Shapiro's Journey with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Here at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA)
volunteers are the nuts and bolts of our organization. Many of them have
extraordinary skills and talents that we put to good use throughout the year.
Some help us to build beautiful homes and others, like Ned Shapiro, help
elevate our special events. Ned came to us in 2010 via the Location Managers
Guild of America (LMGA). You may Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-58852227095044314172013-12-20T11:31:00.000-08:002013-12-20T11:31:15.663-08:004 Last Minute Tax Deductions that will Build Hope, Lives & Communities
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Giveback Homes is dedicated to creating a sustainable relationship between real estate professionals and families in need of homes throughout Latin America. The company has so far been working with Habitat for Humanity Nicaragua to provide safe, decent homes for families who would otherwise be living in structures made of wood scraps and plastic Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-66909126836543835422013-12-05T11:50:00.002-08:002013-12-05T12:01:34.755-08:00A Mother's Hard Work Finally Pays Off After Finishing Sweat Equity Hours at Build-A-Thon
Sylvia Bautista shares another beautiful story about giving keys to a deserving family in the City of South Gate just a few days before Thanksgiving.
I had the pleasure of
giving Patricia Ybarra the keys to her new Habitat for Humanity home in South Gate, California on Friday, November 22nd.
Patricia has faced many obstacles throughout her life, as have many of our partner Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-33607345272566672962013-11-25T12:23:00.003-08:002013-11-26T09:15:24.516-08:00Grateful for Local Teacher Pat Genovese for her Advocacy
Pat Genovese, a teacher at Notre Dame Academy Elementary, has
been supporting our annual Act! Speak! Build! Week for many years. She and her
students are great advocates for Habitat for Humanity’s mission and have done a
great deal to raise awareness for affordable housing.
Last year we were thrilled when Habitat World Magazine chose
to feature her in its World Habitat Day issue.
We love Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-40230177158725338832013-11-21T14:49:00.000-08:002013-11-21T17:18:30.968-08:00A Mother's Dream Comes True Thanks to her Devoted Daughters
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-42062615251028824052013-11-14T10:02:00.000-08:002013-11-14T11:42:30.209-08:00Don’t Dump It. Donate It & Deduct It.
Blog Posted by Karen Moore, ReStore Materials Acquisitions Manager
The holiday
season is upon us and you tell yourself “This year will be different”… you promise
yourself that this year the holidays will be less hectic, you will have all
of the shopping and the baking done early, and you will have it all together complete
with a perfectly decorated house and plenty of time to relax with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-23232674133230383912013-11-04T12:46:00.003-08:002013-11-13T17:15:31.092-08:002013 Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity Build-A-Thon Impact AreaLynwood, Calif. has been designated as a Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI) city by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. To date, we have built, rehabbed and repaired more than 80 homes, serving more than 250 individuals in Lynwood. Our NRI model is multifaceted and includes programs and services for residents, youth, veterans and seniors.
Follow the Hashtag #HBAT13&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-7526875707608761812013-10-29T11:02:00.000-07:002013-10-29T11:28:26.650-07:00How Realtors Can Grow Their Business by Partnering with the Habitat ReStore
Blog Posted by Karen Moore, ReStore Materials Acquisitions Manager
So, they’re calling the housing market in Los Angeles a
“mini-bubble.” Housing prices are going
through the roof again. According to Redfin,
over 90% of the houses for sale are generating multiple offers and the majority
of them are getting asking price or more.
What’s driving the frenzy? Low inventory, low Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-28057316221304629862013-10-22T13:41:00.003-07:002013-10-22T13:41:44.305-07:00Meet Laura Marquez, our Newest Homeowner in Lynwood
Last week, Laura Marquez received the keys to her Habitat
for Humanity home in the City of Lynwood. Laura brought her kids along,
however she did not tell them that the house was ready. She told them that she had to sign
additional papers and then, once they got there, surprised them by handing her
daughter the keys and telling her to open the door to their new home! The kids
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-3083592248982403002013-10-07T16:15:00.000-07:002013-10-07T16:16:06.817-07:00World Habitat DayToday is World Habitat Day! The United Nations has designated this day as a time to recognize the basic need for adequate shelter in a world where it is lacking for so many. Check out our website for resources to to help you participate!
Happy World Habitat Day from our construction crew members who are building in Northern California at this year's Jimmy & Rosalynn Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-39883805441141772332013-10-07T14:38:00.003-07:002013-10-07T14:38:42.274-07:00Here are some highlights from a beautiful day this summer when we celebrated the completion of 9 more Habitat homes in the city of Long Beach. We are so proud to be building and renovating homes in partnership with the city where our affiliate started over 20 years ago.
Congratulations to the amazing nine homeowners and families, you are the reason we do what we do.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-803186663451056862013-10-01T09:00:00.000-07:002013-10-01T09:00:07.879-07:00Guest Blog: David’s Angels
We wanted to share this blog from a volunteer named David
Garrett, who recently built with us and felt moved to share his experience on
his professional blog. David came out to build with his daughter, actress Beau
Garrett, and two of her friends. This was his first time building with
us.
After a conversation about the ReStores, David was instantly
discussing sharing this Alison Treleavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709178279132867292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-5943505492936189972013-09-30T13:36:00.000-07:002013-09-30T16:38:00.676-07:00Interfaith Outreach Dinner Unites 60 People from 8 Faith Traditions in Support of Affordable Housing
Posted by Chris Untiet, Faith Relations Manager
Our interfaith outreach dinner, held in May 2013, was an
inspiring evening that will make a significant impact in our mission for years
to come. To see over 60 people from eight different faith traditions come
together to share a meal, to hear from key leaders within greater Los Angeles’
faith community, and to brainstorm ways about how Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-65267479225711413612013-09-25T15:46:00.002-07:002013-09-25T15:46:30.881-07:00The Gomes Family Receives the Keys to their New Habitat Home - A Moving ExperienceOur own Homeowner Relations Case Manager, Sylvia Bautista, has the privilege of presenting keys to our new homeowners, which fortunately happens several times per month thanks to the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. In doing so, Sylvia provides us with photos so we can share these wonderful moments with the world. Recently, she told us about an experience that movedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-27629284815339509392013-09-09T16:05:00.000-07:002013-09-09T16:05:59.963-07:00ReStore DIY Workshop: Pallet To PlanterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-20739929926194325322013-08-29T17:08:00.005-07:002013-08-29T17:08:53.588-07:00Meet Volunteer David Gardner
David started volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) in 2005. He came to a build day with his employer at the time, TRW and then weeks later with Rolling Hills United Methodist Church. Eight years later, David is still volunteering with us on a weekly basis, helping to keep our construction warehouse in order and occasionally working out on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-90647352025649760772013-08-12T13:36:00.000-07:002013-08-12T17:27:27.618-07:00One Winner’s Dreams Came True with Stars of General Hospital – All While Supporting Our Mission
Guest
Blog: Sue Jorgensen shares her VIP
Experience with Lisa LoCicero and Dominic Zamprogna on the set of ABC’s General
Hospital. Sue was the winning
bidder for the VIP Experience through CharityBuzz.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is a
wonderful organization that helps make dreams come true for many people. Most
often it's the dream of owning a home, but Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046543155515219141.post-64973684737519436072013-08-09T08:00:00.000-07:002013-08-09T08:00:05.167-07:00Actress Ashley Noel Shares Her Experience at this year's Power Women Power Tools
“Coming together is a
beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” - Henry
Ford
“Home” is a word that
instills a feeling of love, comfort, and cherished memories in me. A place full
of family. A place of celebration. A place to return to. Yet, in my years in
this country, living in Michigan, to Miami, and now Los Angeles, I’ve come
across the disheartening fact that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02350869056411410854noreply@blogger.com0