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Finishing Touches at Our 10-Home Community in Escondido

2024-03-05T15:11:37-08:00March 12th, 2024|

We're thrilled to share exciting updates on the construction progress of our 10-home community in Escondido! With 9 out of 10 city building inspections completed and successfully passed, we've reached the home stretch. Our dedicated construction team has been hard at work, focusing on crucial tasks such as carpet installation, touch-up painting, addressing punch list

Hotel del Coronado Partners With San Diego Habitat for Humanity to Build a Better Community

2024-03-14T10:45:35-07:00March 11th, 2024|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2024 Media Contact J/PR thedel@jpublicrelations.com Denise Chapman Director of Marketing denise.chapman@hoteldel.com Devonna Almagro Director of Communications devonna.almagro@sandiegohabitat.org Media Release Hotel del Coronado Partners With San Diego Habitat for Humanity to Build a Better Community Through this partnership, Hotel del Coronado donated hundreds of pieces of furniture, electronics, and appliances to

Meet Aliciá and Lorelei, New Habitat Faces

2024-03-05T15:11:09-08:00March 8th, 2024|

Meet Lorelei and Aliciá, new additions to the Habitat for Humanity team!With a passion for advocating and improving affordable housing, Lorelei joins us eager to make a difference in the community. Her background includes volunteering with a focus on educating college students about autonomy and healthy relationships, which honed her outreach and communication skills. Lorelei is excited

The Need for Racial Equity in Housing

2024-03-05T15:10:45-08:00February 27th, 2024|

With the close of Black History Month, we're reminded of the ongoing importance of addressing racial disparities, particularly in homeownership. As highlighted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, homeownership remains a significant factor in the wealth gap. President and CEO Kwofi Reed's words from two years ago resonate strongly today: San Diego Habitat for

Transforming Communities Through Corporate Collaboration

2024-02-06T15:08:10-08:00February 22nd, 2024|

We are thrilled to kick off 2024 by sharing exciting news of our partnership with the legendary Hotel del Coronado. In a generous gesture as part of the hotel's historic restoration project, Hotel del Coronado has donated a significant amount of high-quality furniture to the San Diego Habitat ReStore. This partnership underscores the impactful collaboration

Investment Fund Celebrates Milestones

2024-02-06T15:08:04-08:00February 14th, 2024|

We are thrilled to share a momentous achievement in our journey towards affordable housing. San Diego Habitat is proud to announce the successful repayment of the $1.8 million Homebuilding Investment Fund I, marking a significant milestone in our financial stewardship. Launched in 2018, this fund mobilized over $2 million from philanthropic investors and donors to

Countdown to Completion in Escondido

2024-02-06T15:07:56-08:00February 6th, 2024|

Our 10-home affordable housing community in Escondido is reaching its final stages of completion, and the excitement is building! With plumbing, electrical work, doors, trim, appliances, cabinets, and countertops fully installed, we’re closing in on finishing touches and a long list of standard approvals, including solar, fire sprinkler, and building inspections. In the meantime, we

A Unified Voice Advocating for Affordable Homeownership

2024-02-06T15:07:52-08:00February 1st, 2024|

Earlier this month, San Diego Habitat united with fellow colleagues from various Habitat affiliates across the state in a powerful display of advocacy at Habitat for Humanity California's 13th Annual Advocacy Day. Nearly 100 dedicated advocates engaged in meaningful discussions with the Governor's office, as well as almost every California State Senator and Assemblymember.The primary focus

Women Build and Taste of Home Return This Spring

2024-02-06T15:07:46-08:00January 24th, 2024|

Mark your calendars for Women Build this April and Taste of Home coming this June! Women Build Tuesday, April 30–Saturday, May 4 Our 16th annual Women Build event kicks off starting Tuesday, April 30! We’re thrilled to announce two fantastic participation options this year — lend a hand at a Home Preservation site or join

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