Together, We’re Building Stability
Help us continue construction on four new homes -Winter 2025
For Adrian and her son, stability felt out of reach—until now.
Thanks to supporters like you, they’re building their forever home right here in Nevada County.
With community support, volunteer hands, and Adrian’s own sweat equity, we’re creating a home filled with hope, dignity, and long-term security.
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ANGEL
Future Habitat Homeowner
“I want to have a stable place to call home for my kids. That’s what we’re working toward.”
CORBIN
Child of Habitat Homeowner
“Just having your own house that we can live in is nice… I know for my parents that having a Habitat home was great because they wouldn’t have been able to buy it on their own.”
TAMMY
1st Habitat Homeowner-Since 1997
“It’s a gift that has given me and my children a chance to live a more stable life, and for that, I’m forever grateful.”
Why Local Affordable Housing Has Gone From Bad To Worse
The cost of housing in Nevada County keeps rising. The median home rental is now $2,755 per month locally and a two-bedroom apartment averages $2,100 per month, (Source: Zillow.com). For many families, especially single parents, it’s a breaking point.
But this isn’t the only factor impacting housing affordability. According to the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, income disparity in Nevada County shifted substantially from 2015-2022 (reporting period 2023). Food and household costs have risen by 20% since 2020 (CalMatters.org), (according to CalMatters.org) While wealthier families are generally maintaining through this shift, the lower and moderate income families in our community are struggling.
Support future Habitat homeowners to keep going with a message of hope. We will handwrite your personal message on the framing of the next Habitat home.
Every homeowner contributes 500 hours of sweat equity to help purchase their home.
500 hrs = 3.5 months of full-time work.
“May this home be filled with love, light, and laughter!”
“You’re almost there! Courage!”
Our Habitat History:
Nevada County Habitat for Humanity was formed locally as a grass roots organization in 1995. Habitat for Humanity International was established in 1976 and has affiliates in all 50 states, and in over 80 countries worldwide. Over the past 28 years, Nevada County Habitat for Humanity has grown from a handful of concerned citizens to the number one builder of affordable homes in Nevada County. Our organization now includes an 8 member governing Board of Directors, 6 employees, 11 Restore employees, a roster of over 35 Standing Committee Members and over 150 committed volunteers.What our construction site volunteers are saying:
“One of the things that I always wanted to do when I retired was to give back and volunteer with Habitat.”
CJ Cavet, Lead Construction Volunteer
One of the things that I always wanted to do when I retired (from a career in construction, was to give back and volunteer with Habitat.”
Ray Baldock, LeadConstruction Volunteer
As a Christian, working on Habitat projects allows me to use my talents and resources to help others in need. Habitat for Humanity is a worthy example of showing faith through deeds.
Mike Roman, Construction Volunteer
My experience working with homeowners has been incredibly rewarding and humbling. I feel a deep sense of respect and admiration for their resilience and determination as they work towards building a better future for themselves and their families. Each interaction reinforces my belief in the power of community and the importance of supporting one another in our journeys. Andy Kramer, Construction Volunteer
Of all the volunteer work I have ever done, Habitat construction is the most gratifying. Helping construct a beautiful, affordable home from start to finish is amazing. Seeing the gratitude of the new home owner and knowing what it means for them and their family is awesome!
Mark Renfrew, Construction Volunteer