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Baldwin Park Welcomes Habitat Homeowners
The completion of a Habitat for Humanity project is culminated with a celebration of the home(s) and ceremonial handing over the keys to the new firsttime homebuyers. On April 18, 2024 SGV Habitat held a dedication event in Baldwin Park to commemorate two households becoming new homeowners.
"This here is the dream. Now I can hang up pictures and there is no landlord to tell me, you can't put a nail there." -Tammy, homeowner
Tammy is a single mother who recently purchased and moved into the properties existing home –which needed minor repairs that were completed by SGV Habitat.
Kiana, a 26 year-old Baldwin Park native, purchased the newly constructed home on the back lot
This property is the first where SGV Habitat was able to use SB9, known as the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act. This new law enabled the single-family residential property to be split into two lots. What was a former garage for one of the homes was turned into a one bedroom, one bathroom home on the back lot.
The SGV Habitat affordable homeownership opportunity is life-changing for these households. Thank you to the city of Baldwin Park for making this possible.
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"I see in my future that with an affordable home I'll be financially stable and in turn, I'll avoid neglecting my basic needs,” says Kiana “It is truly a dream come true to have this opportunity for safety, stability and happiness! I give all my gratitude to SGV Habitat for Humanity!”
Left to Right: Kiana, Tammy, representatives from the city of Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park Mayor Estrada, and Pablo Morales Field Deputy for LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis.
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in memory of Rosalynn Carter
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity celebrated Women Build in honor of Women’s History Month.
This signature event included over 6 weeks of activities coordinated in memory of Rosalynn Carter, and raised a record breaking $220,000 to support families in need of affordable homeownership
East West Bank returned this year as a lead sponsor for the event, where hundreds of women and their allies came together to build homes and highlight the importance of homeownership for women in their struggle to achieve economic equity
Women, especially those who serve as head of their families and women of color, disproportionately face obstacles that make accessing decent, affordable housing seem impossible.
Stable, affordable homeownership is transformative for low- income families.
“Our goal is to empower women to help families build strength, stability and independence,” says Faith Mellinger, Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement.
“At Habitat, we have the unique ability to provide opportunities for this with hands-on learning, and, when offered the right tools, women can succeed in changing their communities.”
Statistics show children with stable housing have higher success rates in school. Homeownership is associated with better health, fewer
illnesses, and lower rates of depression. Women Build gives women an opportunity to change the status quo and make a lasting impact
To date, this event has helped house families in Azusa, Glendale, Pasadena, Monterey Park, Baldwin Park, Monrovia and throughout the San Gabriel Valley through volunteering, donations, and advocacy
Framing the Future of San Gabriel Valley
Over the next three years, you will help change the lives of 200 families throughout 31 communities.
SGV Habitat recently announced a new campaign, Framing the Future, which will bring people together to build homes, communities and hope in your local neighborhoods. This campaign highlights the immense need for affordable places to live and celebrates the diverse ways SGV Habitat is finding solutions to our local housing crisis – through increasing housing production, affordable home preservation and sustainable practices such as operating resale stores to keep materials out of landfills
Through new and rehabbed homes, we are looking to double the number of families served with the last campaign (Expanding the American Dream). Over the next few years new first-time homebuyer projects will include:
Currently Under Construction
Angeleno – Azusa
A fourplex is being built in Azusa, marking the first SGV Habitat new construction project in the city. These four houses will include first-time homebuyer opportunities for a Veteran and a very-low income household in addition to offering an accessible home
Stewart – Baldwin Park
The first adaptive re-use project for our affiliate includes transforming a former church and school building into 15 opportunities for first-time homebuyers in the City of Baldwin Park. This is only possible through the partnership with Baldwin Park and the San Gabriel Presbytery.
Many Locations – El Sereno
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SGV Habitat is among a small list of organizations that have been awarded the opportunity to transform former Caltrans properties into new opportunities for affordable housing in El Sereno Our plan is to renovate and/or build single-family homes that fit both the character and density of the neighborhood and the incomes of working people.
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Torch – Baldwin Park (rendering to the left)
This multi-unit development in Baldwin Park is offering homeownership for first time homebuyers and is estimated to begin in Fall of 2024
Lee – El Monte
This future project in El Monte will offer opportunities for 4 families to achieve first time homeownership.
Recently Completed
Bresee – Baldwin Park
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This project was an opportunity for two households to become first-time homebuyers Using SB9, a new law that has enabled us to split what was one single family lot into two, the home that already existed on the front of the lot was rehabbed. The garage at the back of the property was converted into a single-family residence for our first household of 1 as we provide what would be considered a “starter home” to the underserved homebuyers “under 30 (Young Professionals).”
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How Can You Help?
SGV Habitat facilitates the building of homes that allow hard-working families to change the trajectory of their lives However, it is YOU who makes it all possible It is volunteers, faith-based and community organizations, and corporate sponsors that provide stability and a foundation of hope and prosperity.
Sponsor these projects with a donation; provide in-kind construction materials; host a Corporate Build Day; join the elite Builders’ Club, or volunteer!
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April - National Volunteer Month
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We appreciate the volunteers who join us every day, but we give a special shoutout and thank you during the month of April. Thank You to everyone who donates their time, you are changing lives!
Throughout April we had an outstanding turnout of 300 volunteers spread across 21 days all donating time that equaled 3,622 hours! We are proud to have hosted 11 groups including: Building Futures, Cal Tech Y, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, East West Bank, Goodwill, LA CAUSA Youth Build, Occidental Habitat Chapter, Sam’s Club, Team Max, US Bank, and many amazing individual volunteers!
For those looking to volunteer for the first time, or join us again, we have plenty of volunteer opportunities available now! Scan the QR code or visit us at: www sgvhabitat org/volunteer
Addison Coniglio began volunteering with SGV Habitat in November of 2021 when he showed up to lend a hand during an Alhambra home preservation project and has since become a regular.
Dedicating his time, in addition to a full-time job, Addison has contributed over 215 hours at multiple build sites and locations over the years. This commitment has earned him the title of construction crew leader and more recently as one of the first SGV Habitat Ambassadors
"SGV Habitat has provided an exceptional environment for me to foster my passion for learning a skilled trade, while also serving my community alongside some incredible individuals," says Addison about his commitment to volunteering
If you are interested in joining Addison as an ambassador or a member of our construction crew visit www.sgvhabitat.org/volunteer
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Pasadena ReStore Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
On Saturday, May 18th dedicated shoppers celebrated the one year anniversary of the Pasadena ReStore with gift bags, snacks, and big discounts! Customers were invited to participate in a ReStore scavenger hunt, learning fun facts about the ReStore for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
Selling everything from new and donated furniture, appliances, building supplies and clothing to brand new custom kitchen cabinets, paint, mattresses, linens and rugs. This is the place to shop for discounted home furnishings.
The Pasadena ReStore has partnered with City of Hope and the Red Cross to host blood drives, the Pasadena Humane Society for pet adoptions and Visions Quality Coatings hosted a DIY paint clinic.
Customers look forward to Blue Dot sales every third Wednesday and selected free furniture on the last Saturday of the month The Pasadena ReStore location is now open an additional day, on Sundays from 12pm - 5pm.
$10 OFF anypurchaseof$50ormore shopthestorethatbuildshomes Not valid with other promotions Expires 7/31/24 BRING IN THIS COUPON TO SAVE!
Duarte ReStore 2215 Huntington Dr Duarte, CA 91010 Tues - Sat: 10am - 6pm
Pasadena ReStore 32 N. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 Sun: 12pm-5pm Tues - Sat: 10am - 6pm
