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Welcome to Our June Edition!

June is National Homeownership Month, and this year, we're focusing on building equity in real estate and opportunity. At Habitat, equity means more than equal access—it means actively removing barriers so that every family has a fair chance at safe, affordable homeownership. This month, we celebrate homeownership, inclusion, environmental stewardship, and community. Together, we're building more than houses—a future where everyone belongs.

Celebrating National Homeownership Month

With Their Own Two Hands

Most recently, we celebrated with Jamila and her husband Rachid, a Moroccan-American family whose dedication ceremony was filled with joy, cultural pride, and deep gratitude. Together, they contributed over 200 extra volunteer hours toward building not only their own home but also the homes of fellow Habitat families.

"We do many things with very little, but we always make it feel like home." — Jamila El Fennant (pictured below)

Their story reflects the heart of Habitat—resilience, generosity, and the power of community.

Other Habitat homeowners echo that same spirit. For Michele and her daughters, their home means stability and investment in their future. Maricela shared that she would never have believed homeownership was possible without Habitat.

These families remind us that equity is more than access— empowerment through partnership, education, and shared effort.

How You Can Celebrate National Homeownership Month

Volunteer on a build
Donate or offer in-kind services
Learn about housing needs in our community

Let's continue building homes, hope, and opportunity—together.

Father's Day – June 15

Father's Day Feature: Honoring Rachid Marzak — Building More Than a Home

This Father's Day, we honor Rachid Marzak, a devoted father in a Moroccan American family with his wife, Jamila El Fennant, and their three children. Together, they are building a safe and loving home through Habitat for Humanity.

Rachid leads by example, teaching his children the value of hard work and "sweat equity" as they learn home maintenance and repairs together. For him, owning a home means security, stability, and a legacy for his family.

"Building a home, you feel it. You earn it," Rachid says. "Habitat teaches us how to be homeowners and provide a safe future."

We celebrate Rachid's dedication and the bright future he's building for his family this Father's Day.

CELEBRATE HOMEOWNERSHIP

Join Our Special Build Day – June 21!

St.Vrain Habitat is hosting a special build with Habitat Homeowners on June 21^st!

Join us to celebrate and honor local leaders and partners in our Habitat Homeowner Families! Everyone is always welcome to join to share and learn about affordable homeownership and to bring people together to build homes, hope, and community. 

Come out to catch up, reconnect, and celebrate what's new! Join other Habitat families and share your experience as homeowners and homebuyers!

Connect with other Habitat Homeowners to share and learn about all the things along the homeownership journey.

Come together and support each other through becoming a Habitat Homeowner, and celebrate our "Habitat Family."

Volunteer Opportunities:

Build Site: Up to 15 volunteers | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ReStore: Up to 10 volunteers | 2–6 hour shifts available

Partner with Us!

Organizations are invited to sponsor, provide meals, or serve as guest speakers.

Want to volunteer?

Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@stvrainhabitat.org or call 303-682-2485.

For sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Krystal Winship, Community Engagement Manager, at kwinship@stvrainhabitat.org or 303-682-2485 x121.

JUNE 19TH, JUNETEENTH

Freedom, Resilience, and Home

St. Vrain Habitat is proud to honor Juneteenth, which celebrates emancipation, Black resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. As part of Habitat's Beloved Community vision, we're working to build homes, hope, and equity alongside communities of color every day.

Join us at the

4th Annual Longmont Juneteenth Community Celebration Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 3–7 p.m.

At Roosevelt Park, Longmont

Let's celebrate Black excellence, courageous beginnings, and a future built on unity and belonging.

SUMMER OF SERVICE

New Season, New Opportunities to Build Hope

As the days grow longer and summer begins with the June 20th solstice, so does our commitment to building brighter futures. There's no better time to roll up your sleeves and be part of something meaningful.

We're excited to announce that volunteer slots are now open for our build in the Raven Community in Estes Park—beginning on the first day of summer! Lend a hand in one of Colorado's most scenic towns and help make affordable homeownership a reality for hardworking families.

Volunteering with Habitat is more than building homes. It's about building community, learning new skills, and creating lasting connections. No experience is needed—we provide all the tools, training, and guidance.

Summer Volunteer Opportunities:

🏔️ Raven Avenue, Estes Park – Fridays & Saturdays, starting June 20
🏠 Sugar Mill, Longmont – Ongoing Friday & Saturday builds

Whether new to volunteering or a seasoned builder, your time and heart make all the difference.

Let's build homes—and hope—together this summer.

PRIDE Month: Celebrating Love, Respect, and Belonging

At St. Vrain Habitat, everyone deserves to feel safe and valued at home. This Pride Month, we celebrate the kindness, courage, and contributions of our LGBTQ+ neighbors and families.

Inspired by the vision of a Beloved Community, we're working to build neighborhoods where everyone, of every background, can grow, thrive, and belong.

Because when we create space for all, we build something more substantial together.

ReStore Summer Sale

Summer's heating up at the Longmont ReStore!

Cool off with hot deals all season long—every week, enjoy 25% off one color tag and a whopping 50% off another.

But that's not all—don't miss our Sizzling Saturdays Sale on the first Saturday of each month, when FOUR color tags are marked down 50% off.

Whether you're updating your home or treasure hunting, your purchase supports Habitat for Humanity's mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter right here in our community.

Shop smart. Save big. Build hope.

You Make This Possible

Every home dedicated, every repair completed, every build day shared

— It happens because of your time, generosity, and belief in our mission.

Thank you for continuing to build hope, stability, and equity alongside us.

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Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley | P. O. Box 333 | Longmont, CO 80502-0333 US