Last month, we proudly welcomed 10 families into their new homes in Escondido. As a heartfelt gesture, Girl Scout Troop 1109 from Oceanside, CA, assembled housewarming baskets filled with essential cleaning products, extending a warm welcome to their new North County neighbors. Beyond bringing joy, this act also provided our staff an opportunity to educate
June is National Homeownership Month! At San Diego Habitat for Humanity, we are unwavering in our mission to create affordable homeownership opportunities because we believe it is the critical foundation families need for stability and self-reliance. For 35 years, we’ve been building affordable homeownership options for working San Diego families, knowing that safe, affordable homeownership has
From groundbreaking to homecoming, from agreements to move-in dates, the journey of our housing community on El Norte Parkway in Escondido is reaching its peak. We are filled with excitement as we count down to early June, when families will finally unlock the doors to their new beginnings. We look forward to dedicating these homes this
As we reflect on the significance of homeownership as the foundation of stability and prosperity, we are faced with a concerning development in Governor Newsom's budget proposal for FY25. This proposal includes a claw-back of $152.5M in FY24 funding previously allocated for the CalHome program, the only state program providing funding for affordable homeownership production
As we kick off National Fair Housing Month next month, let's delve into some eye-opening statistics. Did you know that the minimum annual income required to purchase a median-priced home in San Diego County is $249,200? Newly-released data from California Association of Realtors’ Housing Affordability Index shows that a typical single-family home, priced at $931,600,
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
National Homeownership Month is celebrated in the United States every June to raise awareness about the benefits of owning a home, and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans. Homeownership provides stability and security, and allows families to establish roots in a community. It is one of the best tools we have
The holidays are a reminder of the many joys of having a safe, healthy, affordable place to call home. Thanks to your commitment to our homebuilding mission, Habitat homeowners are busy creating new holiday traditions, hosting family gatherings, and making lifelong memories in the homes they helped build, purchase, or repair. See all the warm,
We recently received a $90,000 grant from San Diego Foundation (SDF) to help the six families in our recently completed National City community purchase their forever homes. The grant is from the San Diego Black Homebuyers Program and was awarded to Habitat as an organization that exemplifies SDF’s Strategic Plan Pillars of “Advancing Racial and Social Justice”, “Fostering Equity
Last month, we were joined by volunteers, donors, and community partners at a housewarming event in National City where we welcomed six new families to their forever homes. These homes were built in partnership with the families and sold to them at a price they can afford. The 1,100 to 1,400 square foot, 3 bedroom/2.5
