FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 22, 2025
Contact:
Devonna Almagro | Director of Communications
(619) 283-4663 x125
devonna.almagro@sandiegohabitat.org
Media Release
San Diego Habitat for Humanity’s annual Women Build mobilizes volunteers, raises $100,000 and sparks joy across the region
Escondido, CA — San Diego Habitat for Humanity hosted its annual Women Build event, bringing together more than 100 volunteers, corporate teams, Habitat homeowners, and staff united by a shared goal: building community and hope.
Over the course of the event, held at Stone Brewing in Escondido, participants rolled up their sleeves to design and construct 13 playhouses for families, community organizations, and childcare centers across San Diego County. These colorful playhouses sparked joy for children and created safe spaces for play and imagination.
Women Build 2025 also generated an incredible $100,000 to further Habitat’s mission of making affordable homeownership possible for more hardworking San Diegans, while also supporting its critical home preservation efforts
“This event is a powerful reminder of what happens when our community comes together with determination and compassion,” said Kwofi Reed, San Diego Habitat for Humanity President and CEO. “Through Women Build, volunteers and partners not only create something tangible for children and families to enjoy, but they also help us build a future where everyone has a safe and stable place to call home.”
The event also featured a friendly playhouse competition. Congratulations to this year’s winners:
1st Place: U.S. Bank — Farmhouse Playhouse
2nd Place: Onyx Building Group — Magic School Bus Playhouse
3rd Place: U.S. Bank — Farmers Market Playhouse
San Diego Habitat extends its deepest gratitude to event sponsors U.S. Bank, Stone Brewing, Watkins Wellness, ASML, Guild Mortgage, Onyx Building Group, and C.W. Driver for their generous support. A special thanks goes to Stone Brewing Escondido for hosting the event.
To date, Women Build has engaged more than 2,400 volunteers who have helped construct or renovate 65 homes, built and designed dozens of playhouses for children, and generated more than $1.3 million to advance affordable homeownership in San Diego County.
About San Diego Habitat for Humanity
People in our community partner with San Diego Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners build their homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
Habitat for Humanity exists through volunteer labor and contributions of money, land, and materials. For more information, visit www.sandiegohabitat.org or call 619-283-HOME (4663).
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