by midsoul007 | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
It what seems like a match made in Heaven, Nevada County Habitat is partnering with Good Sun on the installation of solar energy systems into the four homes being built at Park Place. Founded to provide free and low-cost clean, renewable energy to schools, churches,...
by midsoul007 | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
It all began for Marilyn Hopkins with the gift of a book. “My sister and brother-in-law were good friends with Millard and Linda Fuller,” Marilyn says. “She would tell me stories of the great things the Fullers were doing. I listened with interest but I wasn’t really...
by midsoul007 | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
When Betsy Wagner (seen above being awarded Construction Volunteer of the Year in 2019) moved from Southern California to Grass Valley she had no idea that a new calling awaited her. Upon arriving she joined the Lutheran church and it wasn’t long before she was...
by midsoul007 | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
During the COVID-19 Pandemic just about every local organization and small business has been affected financially. This is especially true for youth organizations and school groups. Besides trying navigate distance learning and the social isolation many students have...
by midsoul007 | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
The mission of Nevada County Habitat is to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope, driven by a shared vision of a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to live. For over 25 years the community has responded to this mission with...
by midsoul007 | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Families in Nevada County are facing a housing crisis like never before. With the median cost of buying a home in Nevada County exceeding $550,000, most families have no chance of purchasing a home, and the high cost of rentals is forcing many families to relocate...
by midsoul007 | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 1996 David Emanuel, one of the co-founders of the Nevada County Habitat affiliate, asked his fellow congregants at Nevada City United Methodist Church, if any would like to be a part of this new venture. Barbara Dean raised her hand. Barbara joined the Homeowner...
by midsoul007 | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Adhering to Nevada County Habitat’s social distancing guidelines, the first of four Habitat homes being built near Memorial Park was dedicated on Monday, January 11, 2021. A small group of mask-wearing supporters welcomed Danise as she cut the ribbon on Habitat’s 39th...
by midsoul007 | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
I enjoyed Executive Director Lorraine Larson’s recent report on Habitat’s accomplishments during 2020. Yes, it was an extraordinary year. And yet in the face of a deadly pandemic, Nevada County Habitat for Humanity continued to accomplish its mission of providing...
by midsoul007 | Dec 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
What a year this has been! Coming into 2020 we had big plans. Our Board of Directors had undertaken a strategic planning process that addressed growing our capacity across the entire organization. We were poised to fire on all cylinders, having just completed the...
