In Nevada County Habitat’s long history (almost 30 years!) we have had exceptional donors that have gone above and beyond any act of service that we could have conceived of.
We like to formally provide public recognition to those whose exemplary multi-year service helps to keep our organization running, and affordable homes being built.
We are pleased to honor Marilyn Hopkins and Jessie Emanuel as Habitat Humanitarians for their lifelong dedication to Habitat. From our earliest days, their tireless support has shaped not only Habitat, but also the foundation of our community. They remind us that every generous act—big or small—helps create lasting change.
We also celebrate the wide reach of support that makes Habitat’s work possible each year:
- Cornerstone Award for Philanthropic Leadership – Rick and Trish Ballantyne
- Golden Hammer Award for Outstanding Business Partnership – Hand Plumbing, Inc.
- Spirit of Habitat Award for Exceptional Faith and Community Support – Emmanuel Episcopal Church, St. Catherine’s Guild
These honorees reflect the power of generosity in action—partnerships that lift families, strengthen neighborhoods, and inspire hope for generations to come.
As we look toward the Street of Dreams Annual Fundraiser Dinner and Auction on Friday, September 26th, we are inspired to keep building forward. With four homes already underway and additional developments in the planning stages, the generosity we celebrated in August is already opening new doors for local families. Together, we are building more than houses—we are building stability, community, and futures filled with hope.