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| $520,000 | Median OC home price (Jan 2008) |
|---|---|
| $1,595 | Average OC rent for a 2-bedroom apartment (4Q07) |
| $111,900 | Income needed to afford median priced home in OC (4Q07) |
| $43,300 | Income earned by OC Habitat family of four |
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is dedicated to ending substandard housing and building strong communities in Orange County. We partner with local businesses, community organizations, faith communities, cities and volunteers to build simple decent homes which are sold to qualified families for closing costs, 1% down payment, and a long-term mortgage.
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Neighborhood Home Dedication - May 9th
* * * * You Are Invited * * * *
Please join Habitat for Humanity of Orange County along with the Usman Family as we dedicate their home. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 9th and View your invitation and complete our online registration today!
The 2008 Habitat Inaugural Blaze of Glory - Armed Forces Day, May 17th
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County will host its inaugural Blaze of Glory Poker Run, which will feature Grand Marshal Robert Patrick (CBS's The Unit, Terminator 2), opportunity drawings, a live and silent auction, lunch, a 60-mile Poker run where best hand wins $250 and a drawing for a new 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe. Entertainment will be provided by "The Missiles of October" and event proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Orange County's "Homes for Heroes" and Foundations for Families neighborhood in San Juan Capistrano, where 14 homes are being marketed to combat-disabled veterans. This event is an OPEN ride. For event details, visit www.blazeofgloryoc.org or contact Karen Moses at (714) 434-6200 ext. 202 or Karen@habitatoc.org.
Best Friend's Build Day: - Saturday, June 7th
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is proud to announce our Women Build Fundraising Event- Best Friend's Build Day on Saturday, June 7th.
Please join this unique volunteering opportunity by bringing your best friend to build on our Women Build construction site in Anaheim. When you register for the Best Friends Build you will also commit to purchasing a $100.00 work day ticket for two. Each ticket covers the admission yourself and your guest. Your contribution will support the Women Build program to help build simple, decent homes in Orange County.
All guests who register will receive a complimentary Women Build tool belt and T-Shirt. The Best Friends build will start from 7:30 am to 3:30pm. Refreshments, lunch, entertainment and training will all be provided. Half days can be arranged.
To purchase a BF Build ticket, please contact Sara Hilgenberg at sara@habitatoc.org or 714-434-6200 ext. 234
Location: Anaheim Construction Site (322 East Julianna St.)
Time: 7:30am to 3:30pm
Disabled Veterans and Surviving Families Invited to Apply: 14 Homes for Combat-disabled veterans
Disabled veterans and Surviving Families:Learn more to apply for homeownership. Orientation meetings are held at 7:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in both English and Spanish at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, 92675.
Twenty-seven new Habitat for Humanity homes are planned for San Juan Capistrano beginning in 2008. Fourteen of the homes are being marketed to disabled veterans and their families or surviving families of soldiers killed in action. Requirements include legal residence in the US and a steady income between 30% & 80% of the median income in Orange County. The entire community will consist of 13 sets of paired homes and one single-family home. Eleven of the homes can be designed to fully comply with ADA standards. For more information contact our Director of Family Services
Can you demonstrate your support and make a donation today?
Discount Home Improvement Centers! Promoting Reuse and Recycling
In an effort to raise funds while conserving resources, we now have two ReStore Discount Home Improvement Centers. Please visit our Santa Ana and Garden Grove locations for all of your home improvement and construction needs at discounted prices. Habitat ReStores sell useable and surplus building materials to the public, using the proceeds to fund Habitat home construction in Orange County By using and re-using materials efficiently, Habitat is encouraging good stewardship of both Habitat's resources and the earth's resources. As a result, this supports resource efficiency while helping Habitat build more homes.
- Learn more view our ReStore brochures in English / en Español
- To learn more about donating your surplus building materials
- Learn of other ReStore locations in the US.
- Receive ReStore special events information emailed to you, please sign up for our newsletter below.
Calling All Women!
Construction of Women Build Anaheim is underway and we need your help, no matter what kind of building experience you may or may not have! Register and select work dates to help build using our automated VolunteerUP system. If you want to support Women Build, but are not interested in building, please learn more about how you can help us in other ways. View and print our Women Build brochure
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is looking for families for affordable home ownership opportunities
If you:
- are a legal resident of the United States
- have a steady income between 30%-80% of the median income in Orange County
- have good credit, and
- are willing to partner with us
Hammering out Progress - Build Update for week of May 4, 2008
View our Build Update photo galleries and watch us grow. Can you join us?
Storage Facility Bins:
- Organization of all product and tools to maximize space and the ability to find things
- Create shelving and stocking of each trailer to accommodate a build
Anaheim:
- Volunteer opportunities available.
- Please check VolunteerUP.
Habitat Night in Orange: - New Volunteer Orientation
1st Tuesday of every month
- Jun 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- July 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Aug 5, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer with HfHOC, please attend Habitat Night, our monthly volunteer orientation meeting. We will provide answers to your questions and inform you on all our volunteer opportunities. You can learn about our committees that meet monthly. Visit our calendar for details and location. View and print our Volunteer Brochure for additional information. Learn more about becoming a volunteer. All are welcome!
Location: Sister's of St. Jospeh's
Time: 6:30pm
Habitat Night in San Juan Capistrano: - New Volunteer Orientation
4th Tuesday of every month (Nov 18th, Dec 16th - Due to Holidays)
- May 27, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Jun 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- July 22, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Are you interested in getting involved with our San Juan Capistrano building project? Please join Habitat Night in South County to learn how to volunteer.
Location: 32202 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 - Fellowship hall
Time: 6:30pm
