2008 Earth Day Build-A-Thon
The Earth Day Build-A-Thon is Habitat for Humanity East Bay's celebration of green building. HEB is the only local organization that creates affordable ownership opportunities for very low-income families, while building in an environmentally-sustainable way. Our Build-A-Thon is an accelerated build. While it would typically take several months to completely frame six homes, at this event we aimed to do that in only four days! And, we did. Over 250 volunteers raised $130,000 dollars and completely framed six homes. The accelerated build will allow six new partner families to move in to their homes in time for the holidays this year.
Read more about the event and view pictures.
2008 Executive Build
To kick off the 2008 Build-A-Thon, over 30 bay area executives built alongside their corporate peers in the first annual Executive Build to pound nails and raise the first walls of Habitat for Humanity East Bay’s 200th home while demonstrating their personal and their company’s commitment to affordable, sustainable housing. View the invitation for details.
This event celebrated our corporate partners and leaders who helped us build our first 200 homes over the past 20 years and launched the campaign to build the next 200 homes in just five years!
See what the East Bay Times said about the event.
20th Anniversary Community Celebration
On April 20th, Habitat East Bay hosted a Community Celebration in conjunction with the 2008 Earth Day Build-A-Thon. At this carnival-style event, we invited community members to witness the Build-A-Thon in progress, tour a completed green home, learn more about our programs, enjoy refreshments, and take part in Habitat-themed games and activities.
Edes Avenue Dedication
On December 8th, 2007, 12 partner families received the keys to their new homes during a celebration ceremony that included entertainment by singer/songwriter Miko Marks and games and activities for children. The community gathered together to share in the joy and celebrate the accomplishments of the partner families. These 12 families joined six families who moved into the Habitat East Bay community last year.
Habitat East Bay's Women's Crew Raises $5,000 at Lowe's Grand Opening
To celebrate their partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the grand opening of their newest store in Dublin, Lowe’s matched, dollar for dollar, every gift card purchased Thursday, December 20th at the Dublin store with a donation to Habitat East Bay. Members of the Habitat East Bay's Women's Crew welcomed shoppers, educated them about the work Habitat is doing in the community and encouraged them to buy gift cards. Thanks to the many women who coordinated this event and to Lowe's who will generously donate $5,000 to Habitat East Bay!
Gingerbread Houses for Habitat
On December 1, 2007, Habitat East Bay supporters decorated houses and cookies, enjoyed refreshments, and had their photos taken with their creations. This fundraising event benefited Habitat for Humanity East Bay, enabling more deserving families with children to have a home of their own this holiday season. Thank you to our friends at St. Mary's Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Hill for hosting the event.
2007 Gala - "Building a Future"
On Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, more than 350 volunteers, friends and supporters joined together in support of Habitat East Bay's mission of revitalizing neighborhoods by providing affordable homeownership opportunities.
ABC News Anchor Dan Ashley presided as Master of Ceremonies, with live music by Bob Athayde and his Surefire Band. Auctioneer David Reynolds presented fabulous auction items, including a magical mini mansion playhouse and trips to Hawaii and the Mediterranean. Event sponsors were vital to the success of the event, which raised more than $175,000.
Antioch Development Dedication
On July 21st, 2007 nearly 100 Habitat for Humanity East Bay volunteers, supporters and homeowners along with city officials, including Mayor Donald Frietas and corporate sponsors gathered to hand keys to two new homeowners at the site known as West Rivertown in Antioch.
The dream of homeownership became a reality for the two families as they moved into their new homes surrounded by their new friends and neighbors. Read more about the event.
