Habitat for Humanity East Bay
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Events
- Executive Build
February 26th, 2010 - Bay Area Executives come out to the build site to lend a hand and hammer some nails and learn more about Habitat East Bay
Read more. - Earth Day Build-A-Thon
April 17th-20th, 2010 - Participants will be raising funds to build 10 homes in just 4 days!
Read more.
In the News
- Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Habitat East Bay is leading the way in foreclosure rehabilitation program.
Contra Costa Times - Building Green in Oakland
Habitat East Bay is turning a former brownfield site into a green community.
CalFinder - PG&E Helps Habitat Build Green
PG&E helps Habitat East Bay build greener, affordable homes.
InHabitat Blog - Solar Install
Volunteers installed the solar panels on the latest homes to near completion at Edes Avenue.
Oakland North - LEED Gold Certification
Habitat East Bay is the first affiliate in California to earn the prestigious LEED Gold certification on three homes.
American Green Pages
Welcome!
Habitat for Humanity East Bay creates successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by building sustainable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods. Having served 200 families in our first 20 years, we have launched a campaign to serve the next 200 families in just five years. Join us!
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Announcing the 2010 Build-A-Thon!
The dates for the 2010 Earth Day Build-A-Thon have been set for April 17th - 20th, and this year we aim to frame 10 homes in 4 days. This year's event will be held at the Kinsell Commons at Tassafaronga development in Oakland.
Double Your Car Donation!
Double the impact of your car donation today through a special grant awarded to Habitat East Bay by the Cars for Homes Program. Right now, your vehicle donation will be matched dollar for dollar to help transform foreclosed homes into homeownership opportunities for low-income families - supporting our efforts to address the East Bay foreclosure crisis.
Donating your car is easy, and towing is free. You can process the donation online, or call (877) 277-4344.
2010 Thank You Message
This time of year many take time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the year to come. Janice Jensen, Habitat East Bay CEO and President, thanks supporters for their hard work in 2009 and shares her thoughts about where Habitat East Bay is going in 2010.
East Bay Foreclosure Solutions
Habitat for Humanity East Bay has launched the Neighborhood Stabilization program in partnership with The City of Hayward and Contra Costa County to help solve the East Bay foreclosure crisis. Habitat East Bay has been awarded $3 million to acquire foreclosed properties - turning neighborhood blight into low-income homeownership opportunities.
Volunteer!
There are many different opportunities to help make homeownership for low-income families a reality. Sign up today!
The All Women's Crew
The Habitat East Bay All Women's Crew provides a meaningful and rewarding experience for women who volunteer and financially support Habitat's mission. Read more.
Meet a Family
Your donations make a real difference in the lives of our partner families providing them with an otherwise unattainable chance to become a homeowner. Learn more about one of our success stories.
Take a Tour
Taking a tour of Habitat East Bay is the best way to get to know us. Tours are held the first Saturday of each month and will answer all questions about Habitat East Bay. Read more.
Photo Tour
Take a photo tour of a Habitat East Bay house. See how our green building program creates a beautiful place to call home. Take the tour.