One of the practices that keeps the neighborhood revitalization work that Habitat does sustainable is Resident Leadership. As part of our revitalization of neighborhoods, Habitat identifies key individuals who are pillars of strength in a neighborhood. We rely on these leaders to continue the revitalization work long after Habitat has left the neighborhood. They know
Abdikadir and Sahra have lived in their current rental home for the past 10 years. They have a constant fear of being asked to leave if the owner sells, and being faced with San Diego’s shortage of affordable, adequately sized homes for their family. They are looking forward to purchasing their four-bedroom home. Abdikadir has
The Quality of Life Framework is a tool developed by Habitat for Humanity to provide direction for the often-complex work of Neighborhood Revitalization, the ultimate outcome of which is improved quality of life. At the center of the Quality of Life Framework are the “gifts, dreams, and concerns” of residents. This work requires the
San Diego Habitat recently hosted Winter Ops, a training conference for 11 affiliates adopting the Veterans Build program (VB), organized by Habitat for Humanity International’s Veterans Build team. Six legacy VB affiliates joined the new affiliates and national partners — including The Home Depot Foundation, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Wells Fargo Foundation, Bank of
In addition to building healthy, affordable homes, San Diego Habitat strives to improve the quality of life by preserving existing housing stock in neighborhoods near our build sites. As we break ground on the construction of six new houses in National City, and with the preservation of entire neighborhoods in mind, we are excited
Locally, San Diego Habitat representatives attended a recent San Diego City Council meeting in support of the San Diego Housing Federation’s “Homes for San Diegans” — a $900 million housing bond proposed for the November ballot. Over 100 coalition organization representatives and community members turned out to speak in favor of the item, and
San Diego Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to have recently completed our Thrivent Faith Build in El Cajon, CA, built in partnership with Thrivent Financial. Under one collective mission, over 20 Christian churches in San Diego came together to build hope and community. They partnered with Thrivent Financial and San Diego Habitat to donate
Delia is a single mom raising her son Kaleo (14). They have a special bond, and Delia strives every day to provide a better future for Kaleo. Delia has been an administrative associate in the Chadwick Center at Rady Children’s Hospital for nine years. She loves her work and the opportunities she has to bring
Winston and Adriana have been married for 15 years. They have three beautiful children — Jayana (17), Josiah (13), and Joshua (11). While excelling academically the children also enjoy extracurriculars such as swimming, cheerleading, reading, and playing basketball. The children have been recognized for their schoolwork, and Josiah even received an award from the mayor
Anna knows all too well what a safe, stable home can mean to a family. She has been a Case Manager and Housing Coordinator with the YWCA of San Diego County for over 15 years, helping homeless families find housing. Ralph works at an office moving company, and enjoys his job because he gets to
