Habitat Homeowners Make a Difference

Habitat Homeowners Make a Difference

Did you know that many of our Habitat Homeowners continue to support our organization as volunteers well after they have moved into their homes? As independent households Habitat homeowners choose to give back to the organization that helped support them. Matt and...
Nevada County Habitat Dedicates Newest Home

Nevada County Habitat Dedicates Newest Home

We did it! Nevada County Habitat has completed all four homes near Memorial Park, in our Park Place neighborhood, and we held a Dedication Ceremony for Shawna’s home on November 17th. A large group of supporters welcomed Shawna and her family as they cut the ribbon on...
Why I Love Habitat

Why I Love Habitat

By Jim Phelps (seen above with volunteer, Mary Sperlazza, and board member, Dina Rubino) Ever since I told Lorraine, our Executive Director, that my wife and I would be moving to Boise, ID in early April, where I’ll take on the Development Director role with Boise...
Rick Ballantyne Embodies the Spirit of Habitat

Rick Ballantyne Embodies the Spirit of Habitat

As our outgoing president, Rick Ballantyne (seen in photo above with wife, Trish, and Jim Phelps) has embodied the spirit of Habitat. Serving on a board of directors takes a special commitment. It’s especially true to serve on the Habitat for Humanity board. Habitat...
The ReStore Report

The ReStore Report

It’s been an exciting time at ReStore as we welcome the Spring season! During February we were joined by a group of students from Bitney Prep High school. They painted and sorted and brought their positive attitudes with them. We really enjoy working with the youth...
The Habitat Difference: Before and After

The Habitat Difference: Before and After

How much of a difference does having a safe, decent and affordable home have on the economic condition and quality of life of essential workers in our community have? Plenty! Take it from four owners of Habitat for Humanity built homes. Home Economics Many economists...
From the Operating Room to Building Houses

From the Operating Room to Building Houses

Volunteer Focus When Beatrice Arbaiza was a little girl growing up in Topeka, Kansas, she took great pleasure in watching her father make additions to their home and other repairs. “He wasn’t a professional, but he had this ability to tackle a problem and find a...
Habitat Legislative Advocacy Takes Center Stage

Habitat Legislative Advocacy Takes Center Stage

There is a lot of talk in Sacramento, and in the halls of power throughout California, about the affordable housing crisis in our state. The major problem: not enough affordable inventory…anywhere. With a median sales price for homes in Nevada County hovering around...

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