Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County

Volunteers make our mission possible and we are so grateful . While we miss gathering in groups on the build site, we can't wait to welcome you back when it's safe to do so. There are still ways you can give back remotely. Head to our website for more information and make a difference today. https://www.habitatventura.org/volunteer/ *photo taken pre-covid*

Another way you can support HFHVC is by shopping at or donating to our ReStores. Every purchase or donation supports the mission of HFHVC and helps us build more affordable homes in Ventura County. You can find items ranging from artwork, decor, furniture, appliances and construction materials. Stop by our Oxnard or Simi Valley ReStore today! You can also shop select items online. Visit our website for more information. https://www.habitatventura.org/restore/

Persistent unaffordability. Growing racial disparities. Widespread housing insecurity. These national housing challenges keep the Cost of Home unaffordable for millions of families. Read more from Harvard University’s State of the Nation’s Housing 2020 report, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity and what we're doing to make a change. https://habitat.org//2020-state-nations-housing-report-lac

It's a new year and we're ready to start building brighter futures for more hardworking families! You can stay up to date with our projects, families and services in 2021 by visiting out website and subscribing to our email. https://www.habitatventura.org/

Happy New Year from all of us at Habitat Ventura. We're excited to bring in the new year with new opportunities to make a difference in our community. We're so grateful for your incredible support in 2020 and are looking forward to seeing you in 2021 .

Here are just a few items you can bid on right now during our Hearts and Hammers Week of Giving! Our auction is live until October 30th. Our goal this week is to reach $121,000 and we can't do it without your support. Donate today, watch past videos and participate in our silent auction at https://event.auctria.com//50c40680125b11eba235e3d95788f3c9

It's day four of our Hearts & Hammers Week of Giving Event and we're so grateful for your support so far! With only a few days left we need your help today to reach our $121,000 goal. You can help HFHVC reach our goal by donating and bidding on some incredible auction packages TODAY. Click the Link Below! https://event.auctria.com/863e02fa-b826-434f-b931-e85ec7cb/ Today, we have HFHVC Board Chair Rob Miklas talking to you from our Oxnard ReStore. Your support during our Week of Giving and ongoing support for the HFHVC ReStores directly supports the building of more affordable homes for hard working families in Ventura County! We need your support today!

We are so happy to announce that the Elazary Family will be matching donations made during our Hearts and Hammers event going on right now and until October 30th! "We are honored to support Habitat for Humanity with the important work they are doing. Helping families to build a home and a foundation for a brighter future enriches the entire community. In these difficult times, we see even more clearly the importance of home ownership and the stability it offers. We thank all ...of the families, staff, contributors and volunteers for the future they are building." -Lior and Joy Elazary Their contribution as well as yours will allow Habitat for Humanity to continue to build affordable housing for families in Ventura County. Our goal this week is to reach $121,000 and we can't do it without your support. Right now, you can listen to the stories from the people your donation can affect when you visit https://event.auctria.com//50c40680125b11eba235e3d95788f3c9

Introducing the Volunteers Habitat for Humanity wouldn’t be what it is today without our volunteers. From building homes to planning events like Hearts and Hammers, their tremendous work helps ensure that Habitat can provide affordable homeownership to their families. With the struggles of this year, our volunteers have helped bring our big event, Hearts and Hammers, online. From October 24th to October 30th, we will continue to share stories from our volunteers, staff, and ...Habitat families. This year, we are also hosting an online auction, which features handmade items from our volunteers! This special event teaches our community the importance of their continuous support and allows them to find new ways to give back. Our goal this week is to reach $121,000 and we can't do it without your support. Donate today, watch past videos and participate in our silent auction at https://event.auctria.com//50c40680125b11eba235e3d95788f3c9

Introducing the Kirlos Family. At Habitat for Humanity, our goal is to give families the opportunity to become homeowners, and through your support, we were able to achieve that with the Kirlos Family. Hear more about their story in the video below. This year, five families will have the opportunity to become homeowners with the completion of our Port Hueneme Townhome project... Want to find out how you can help more families like this? From October 24 to October 30, Habitat for Humanity will be hosting their Hearts and Hammers Week of Giving. There will be opportunities to sponsor families and home builds as well as a chance to bid in our virtual auction. During our Week of Giving, we will be sharing videos daily that highlight stories from Habitat families, recognition of the supporters that make our work possible, and more! This will be a unique opportunity for you to learn more about the important work you support and to give back to the community in a very meaningful way. Simply jump back on our website through the week to check out our new videos. Watch past videos and participate in our silent auction at https://event.auctria.com//50c40680125b11eba235e3d95788f3c9

Welcome to our first-ever virtual week of giving event! During our Week of Giving, we will be sharing videos daily that highlight stories from Habitat families, recognition of the supporters that make our work possible, and more! This will be a unique opportunity for you to learn more about the important work you support and to give back to the community in a very meaningful way. Simply jump back on our website through the week to check out our new videos. Tonight, you'll he...ar presentations from C.E.O Darcy Taylor, Board Chair Rob Miklas, HFHVC Director of Development and Communication Katie Norris, two future Habitat Homeowners and some of our incredible supporters. We're so grateful for your continued support for our mission. Visit habitatventura.org TODAY for more information. https://event.auctria.com/863e02fa-b826-434f-b931-e85ec7cb/ Most importantly, our goal is to raise $121,000 by the end of this week. We know that's a tall order in a non-covid year. Please, donate today and help us help more families in need.

Tomorrow’s the day! Make sure you are registered for our Hearts & Hammers Virtual Week of Giving running from October 24 to October 30th. Starting tomorrow at 5pm, you’ll get to hear from our Habitat families, volunteers, and staff. Over the next 7 days, you will also get the opportunity to participate in our virtual auction. We are so grateful for your support, and now more than ever, Ventura County families are in desperate need of safe, decent and affordable housing. Fo...r more information or to register for the event, click the link in our bio. You'll make the most out of your experience. Registration is no cost! https://www.habitatventura.org/hearts-hammers/

"Thank you Habitat Ventura for giving our family this opportunity. Not everyone gets to say they built their own home. It's a great opportunity, thank you," Angelos, 16. This Saturday is our Hearts & Hammers Week of Giving Event! Register today and tune-in for our virtual kick-off event on October 24th and you'll get the chance to meet the Kirlos family, one of our five Port Hueneme families! Don't miss out on this special opportunity to see how far your support stretches ...in the Ventura County community, hear from Habitat families, volunteers, board members and more! https://www.habitatventura.org/hearts-hammers/ Your support in any capacity helps hardworking, low-income families realize their dream of homeownership. We encourage you to make a gift today or wait till our week of giving. Together, we WILL make a difference. Register and give today!

REQUEST - Do you know someone in need of critical health and safety repairs in Ventura County? We're looking for homeowners with the following needs: Single detached homes Live-in homeowner Low income homeowners... Critical or safety repair Ventura or Ventura County (unincorporated areas) Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair Program promotes dignity and independence for low-income homeowners by addressing critical health and safety needs within their homes. Since 2011 this program has helped over 160 individuals and families, including many seniors, veterans and people with disabilities stay safe and secure in their own home. For more information, view the application below or call 805-485-6065 x 110 https://www.habitatventura.org//20/08/Application-2020.pdf

At the Habitat ReStores, you can shop or donate furniture, appliances building materials and more! You'll find great pieces at fantastic prices all at the store that builds homes ! Stop by today, or shop select items online. https://www.habitatventura.org/restore/

I can’t wait to start building and meet everyone in this incredible community. I can’t wait to move in, have financial stability and a home where my daughter can flourish. Finally, I can’t wait to live freely without the stress of having to move over and over again. Thank you to everyone at Habitat Ventura, from the bottom of my heart, Deana, future Habitat Homeowner. We're less than two weeks away from our Hearts & Hammers Week of Giving Event. Register today and tune-in ...for our virtual kick-off event on October 24th and you'll get the chance to meet Deana and her daughter Saynt, one of our five Port Hueneme families! Don't miss out on this special opportunity to see how far your support stretches in the Ventura County community, hear from Habitat families, volunteers, board members and more! https://www.habitatventura.org/hearts-hammers/ Your support in any capacity helps hardworking, low-income families realize their dream of homeownership. We encourage you to make a gift today or wait till our week of giving. Together, we WILL make a difference. Register and give today!

Habitat for Humanity International has released five policy solutions aimed at mobilizing public and political will to advocate for anti-racist housing solutions. We must set a goal of closing the Black homeownership gap within a generation. To achieve that goal we must increase access to down payment assistance, increase access to affordable credit, and invest in affordable homeownership. The following is a non-exhaustive list of housing policy solutions that we can all help... push forward to redress the nation’s legacy of discrimination against people of color and especially Black Americans and to help our nation begin to heal. Increase opportunities for Black homeowners Invest in distressed, racially segregated communities Stop perpetuating segregation Invest in affordable rental housing Minimize the damage of COVID-19 on Black households Housing inequality is a primary culprit behind the large racial wealth gap between Black and white households in the U.S. and the time for racial equity is long overdue. #CostofHome https://www.habitat.org//5-policy-solutions-advance-racial

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