by Jamie Jo Friederick | Jul 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Community partnership. A grant that builds more than walls. Nevada County Habitat for Humanity honors a meaningful new opportunity with the United Auburn Indian Community.This spring, we submitted a grant application to the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC)...
by Jamie Jo Friederick | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
How did you first become involved with Habitat for Humanity? I moved from Southern California to Northern California about 20 years ago. I first became involved with Habitat through a friend and a church event called Thrivent Build. It was a great experience—I had...
by Jamie Jo Friederick | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s common knowledge that part of the Habitat partnership with new homeowners requires a minimum of 500 “sweat equity” hours. Our local hardworking folks can be seen all over town; at the construction site building on their home, volunteering in the ReStore, and...
by Jamie Jo Friederick | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
“What would you like to do?What do you want to accomplish?What is meaningful for you?” Those are the questions George Carter likes to ask when people talk about money and legacy. I heard them firsthand when I sat down with George and his wife Louise this April in...
by Jamie Jo Friederick | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Nevada County Association of Realtors spent the day giving back at the Nevada County Habitat for Humanity build site—lending a hand with landscaping and working on a home in progress. From preparing the grounds to supporting construction efforts, their teamwork...
by Jamie Jo Friederick | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
We celebrated a life-changing milestone on Thursday, March 5th in Grass Valley—Angel and his family cutting the ribbon on their new home. This special home dedication marked the beginning of a new chapter filled with stability, hope, and opportunity.We were honored to...
by Jamie Jo Friederick | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Build Forever. Legacy Starts Now. As Nevada County Habitat for Humanity marks three decades of transforming lives through affordable housing this new year, we are unveiling a vibrant new logo ahead of our Legacy Builders Circle – a meaningful way for community members...
by Jamie Jo Friederick | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
On February 5, 2026, representatives from Nevada County Habitat for Humanity joined advocates from across California in Sacramento for Habitat for Humanity’s Annual Advocacy Day. That same morning, the California State Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution...
by Jamie Jo Friederick | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why We Give Giving time and money to organizations generally starts with aligned interests. Personally, I care deeply about children, the elderly, affordable housing, and animals. It’s no wonder I’ve spent the last twelve years of my career working for...
by Jamie Jo Friederick | Jan 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
At a recent community forum focused on legislative actions impacting rural communities, local leaders gathered to address one of Nevada County’s most pressing questions: Does truly affordable housing exist here? The panel discussion brought together housing and...
