Building Hope

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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 71, a...