As Annaleah highlighted above, 2020 was quite a year, with plenty to be thankful for. Read about the past year, homeowner stories, a quick look at the financials, and what you've helped us accomplish as a supporter of Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay.

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Carmel-based real estate and property management firm Wayland Properties! Read more from them and check out their website on this partnership below:

"Wayland Properties are not only dedicated and working around the clock in bringing the highest quality real estate and property management services to our clients, we are committed to giving back to the community in which we live and work. 

Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is an important and much-needed community-based organization that strives to make a positive impact on as many people as possible by helping to build decent, affordable homes and provide homeownership opportunities to qualified families who live and work in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. www.habitatmontereybay.org

A global event, International Women Build Week focuses on raising awareness of the challenges women face in accessing safe, affordable housing. This year, Lowe’s awarded grants to more than 300 Habitat for Humanity organizations in the United States, Canada and India to support their efforts in building and improving homes for women and their families.

A panel-style event on March 12 will highlight the challenges and opportunities women face through affordable housing. Featuring community leaders, Habitat homeowners, volunteers, and others, Habitat board member Kathy will lead a lively discussion on topics of affordable housing.

A peer-to-peer giving challenge is at the heart of the fundraising component, with a goal of $10,000 to support the construction of the new home of Kali Campbell, one of our recently selected homeowners for the Rodeo Creek Court project.

Last but not least, our virtual volunteer opportunity is a fun and unique way to experience volunteering at the job site from home! There is a weekly email profile from our sponsors and supporters, a virtual build walk through and "orientation" and a fun scavenger hunt with the opportunity to earn a Women Build T-shirt! You don't want to miss it this year. View more details and sign up at the button below.

"Yes Mike, I'll be there" is what Chuck always said to me when I asked him to volunteer an extra day, unless of course his wife had other plans! - Mike McIlwain, Habitat Construction Manager

We want to thank one of our long-term and dedicated regular volunteers, Chuck Barr. Chuck has been a volunteer with the regular "Golden Hammer Crew" for over six years. He will be moving out of state soon to be with family, and we want to take a moment to thank him for his support through the years. He helped build nine homes in the Los Esteros and Rodeo Creek Court developments. Thank you Chuck, you will be missed!

"We will definitely miss Chuck's dedication to this organization. Chuck volunteered three days a week. And in the past seven years he helped complete seven homes and three ADUs. We wish you the best of luck and thank you for all your help!" - Dylan Childs, Habitat Construction Foreman