Habitat for Humanity +You: Race and Housing
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In the wake of the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard Brooks and far too many other Black Americans, we are in the midst of a national conversation about racial equity and justice.
This discussion, hosted by Habitat for Humanity International, features Richard Rothstein, author of
The Color of Law
, and focuses on the history of anti-Black racism and government-sponsored segregation in housing in the United States, and how that history is fundamental to issues of housing and equity today.
Habitat LA recognizes we must do more. We will do more.
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Habitat LA Celebrates 1,000
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Home and Six Families Moving Into Their New Home With a Welcome Home Caravan
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On May 30, 2020, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) hosted our first-ever physical distancing event, with a Welcome Home Caravan! With over 75 cars in attendance, this event celebrated Habitat LA’s 1,000
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home built or repaired in the greater Los Angeles area and six hardworking families moving into their new Habitat LA homes in Culver City.
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You're Invited to Power Women, Power Tools® Virtual Event 💻💖🏠🔨 Presented by City National Bank
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July 18, 2020 | Virtual Event | 11:00 am
Our commitment to the health and safety of our Habitat LA community is always our first priority; therefore
Power Women, Power Tools®
will be a virtual event this year.
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Though we are physically apart, we can still build together.
Help us “build” up anticipation and awareness for
Power Women, Power Tools®
on
Saturday, July 18
by participating in our event challenges
June 22
- July 13
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Winners will be announced during the virtual event.
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We want our future builders (ages 2-13) to help color and construct a Habitat LA house! Print our
Habitat LA House
, color, and send a copy of your picture or a copy of you holding the picture.
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Using only the materials in your home - and your imagination, help us physical-distance build a Habitat LA house from your home! Use Legos, paper, empty boxes, toothpicks, playdough, or even draw one! Submit a maximum of 10 photos of your Imagine, Design, Build! house.
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Record and share a video of you or your
organization explaining “Why I Build…” From new construction, to home repairs, disaster response or community advocacy; Habitat LA works in different ways to create affordable housing. Be creative and wear or use your favorite Habitat LA item!
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Let our community know about your unique or one-of-a kind find that you #FoundItAtTheReStore! Submit a maximum of 5 photos of your ReStore finds: from furniture, to home accessories, building materials, appliances and more! There’s so much at our ReStores!
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As Cost of Home turns 1, an affordable place to live is needed more than ever
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One year ago, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) joined hundreds of Habitat for Humanity organizations across the country to launch our first national advocacy campaign:
Cost of Home
. Through the 5-year campaign, we are mobilizing our local Habitat organizations, our partners, our volunteers and community members across the country to find the solutions and help create the policies that will allow 10 million individuals to afford the cost of home.
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COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Update
Our Good Work In Action
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) launched the
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
to provide emergency food, essential items, and financial resources to low and very low-income families in Greater Los Angeles affected by COVID-19 due to sickness, loss of income or self-quarantine. Thanks to our generous supporters, we have raised nearly $400,000 in 11 weeks.
Habitat LA’s goal is to serve 1,000 households
by assisting with rental assistance, household assistance with critical bills (medical expenses), household groceries or critical items through fundraising efforts and community collaborations.
Ensure stability and wellness continues to be within reach for hardworking families.
Donate Today!
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In Loving Memory of Former Board Member Randy Farwell
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) mourns the loss of one of our beloved former Board members, Randy Farwell, who passed away on May 15, 2020. Randy had a BIG love for the work of Habitat for Humanity and joined us on many local builds with his wife Cathy, as well as two global builds to Nicaragua and Vietnam.
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Connect with Habitat LA on Social Media
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Let’s get social – connect with Habitat LA on
Facebook
,
Twitter
,
Instagram
, and
LinkedIn
. Follow us for inspirational stories and to receive the latest news and updates. We encourage you to like, comment, share our posts, and tag us in your posts using
@HabitatLA
.
Check out the videos on our
YouTube channel
and please subscribe to help us reach 1,000 subscribers.
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Additional Ways to Support
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Shop Our Habitat LA ReStore Online!
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You can now shop some of our Habitat LA ReStore items online at
https://shoplarestore.org/
. Browse through some of our latest items, buy online and schedule for a curbside pick-up at our Bellflower location.
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When you donate a car, truck, boat, RV, or other vehicle to Habitat for Humanity's Cars for Homes program you help people in YOUR community build a house and the hope of a better life. We are still picking up vehicle donations through our new contactless vehicle pick-up process. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/Cars-For-Homes
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Shop Online Using CleverGiver 🛒💻
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Give the gift of HOME – Supporting our mission is now even easier by simply shopping online through CleverGiver with 3,000+ brands (including Walmart, Target, Lowes, and many more). When you use CleverGiver, you earn cashback on your online purchases and can then donate some of your cashback to up to 3 of your favorite nonprofits, like Habitat LA. 🏡💙
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OUR MISSION
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
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OUR VISION
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
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