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| $506,000 | Median OC home price (Mar 2008) |
|---|---|
| $1,595 | Average OC rent for a 2-bedroom apartment (4Q07) |
| $46,500 | 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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Houses to Homes - An Afternoon Tea... October 4th 1 p.m.
We're having a party -- a TEA PARTY featuring teapots, tabletops and truffles. All the proceeds from the auction and boutiques will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and Furnishing Hope of Orange County. We'd love to have you, please say you'll come. Learn more and register....
Homes for Heroes and Foundations for Families: Construction has begun! Disabled Veterans and Surviving Families Invited to Apply
On July 2, 2008 our new Habitat families raised the walls to their future homes in San Juan Capistrano. Many volunteers joined the families in a ceremony, followed by framing of homes and lots of hammering. Outstanding progress was made in a single day. View photo galleries of the day. If you are interested in volunteering, visit our Become a Volunteer information section to learn more. You can then register and select work days using our automated system. We look forward to seeing you on the build site!
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.
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?
Rods, Rides and Racers Vehicle Show Benefits Habitat - Oct. 18th
Cruzin4wishes presents this year's Rods, Rides and Racer's vehicle show. Join the fun Oct. 18th from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is hosted by Cox Cares at 29947 Avenida de las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Orange County's San Juan Capistrano development: Homes for Heroes and Foundations for Families. View event flyer and learn more about cruzin4wishes.
Global Village Volunteer Opportunity
You are invited to apply for the 2009 Betty Andresen Memorial Global Village Scholarship. In 2001, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County established this scholarship to honor our late board member Betty Andresen. Betty was an avid supporter of Habitat's Global Village program. This scholarship funds one international mission trip each year for a volunteer from Orange County who cares deeply about global builds and cannot otherwise afford to participate in one. CLearn more....
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
Hammering out Progress - Build Update for week of September 1, 2008
View our Build Update photo galleries and watch us grow. Can you join us?
Fullerton:
- We are in need of Crew Leaders & Green Teamers. We have several large groups signed up & we need the skill & experience of our valued volunteers to make this happen. PLEASE sign up. We need your help.
- Register and select work dates to help build using our automated VolunteerUP system.
San Juan Capistrano:
- Trusses set as framing continues. We started the interior systems of plumbing and electrical.
Anaheim:
- If you like to do odds and ends, you will like the small jobs that can be accomplished in a day please join us at Anaheim. We are in the last two weeks and we need your help to finish!
- Dedication will be on Saturday, September 13.
North County Habitat Night in Orange: - New Volunteer Orientation
1st Tuesday of every month
- Sept 2, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Oct 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Nov 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Dec 02, 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: Sisters of St. Joseph's Center, 480
Batavia, Orange
Time: 6:30pm
You are invited to our Anaheim dedication - Sept. 13
Please help Habitat for Humanity of Orange County welcome four hardworking families who will soon move to the City of Anaheim. Join us as the families receive the keys to their new homes in Anaheim…homes they built with their own hands. Learn more.......
South County Habitat Night in San Juan Capistrano: - New Volunteer Orientation
4th Tuesday of every month (Nov 18th - Due to Holidays)
- Sept 23, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Oct 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Nov 18, 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: Community Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 32202
Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano
Time: 6:30pm
