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Celebrating the Women of Habitat: Ann Davis
In recent months the Habitat staff has been poring over our library of photos for a number of projects. The very familiar and friendly face of Ann Davis can be found in a good number of those photos. And for good reason – Ann has been committed to the Nevada County...
ReStore Initiative Prepares Young People for the Workplace
Nevada County Habitat ReStore has initiated a program that will prepare young people to enter the workplace with a set of basic skills. The program is designed to allow the children and grandchildren of current ReStore staff members to serve as interns at the store....
15th Annual Street of Dreams Set for September 23rd
Street of Dreams is back live and in-person, Thursday evening, September 23rd, at Miners Foundry in Nevada City! “It’s been nearly two years since we’ve been able to gather as a community,” says Lorraine Larson, Nevada County Habitat’s Executive Director. “I think...
Make a Difference in Your Community – Volunteer!
The heartbeat of Nevada County Habitat for Humanity comes from our dedicated volunteers. If you are looking for a way to be of service locally, please consider Nevada County Habitat. Habitat volunteers get so much out of their experience – here are five benefits from...
Nevada County Habitat’s Fellowship of the Hammer
“Everyone on our team is a volunteer of the year. Whether it requires a lot of skill, is a menial task, or is even scary like getting up on scaffolding, they are always up for it.” Frank Sobrero has been building homes with Nevada County Habitat for over two decades....
Sharon R. – Marking the Moments that Matter
Three years ago Sharon R.’s daughter, Liddy, would never dream of having a sleep-over at their home. They lived in a mobile home that was falling apart. The electrical in the trailer was a fire waiting to happen. Sharon did everything possible within her ability to...