This celebration is dedicated to YOU, our amazing donors and volunteers! Choose the date/location that suits you. While enjoying appetizers and drinks, hear about our upcoming projects, and let the Habitat SLO team express our heartfelt appreciation. | |
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Tuesday, October 1
5pm-7pm
Paso Robles ReStore
844 9th Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Please register before 9/27
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Wednesday, October 2
5pm-7pm
SLO ReStore
2790 Broad Street
SLO, CA 93401
Please register before 9/27
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Community Craft Day at the Paso Robles ReStore | |
Seats are filling up fast for our first ever workshop at the Paso Robles ReStore. Craft with recycled materials and create something spooky! | |
Many thanks to our wonderful volunteers and Habitat SLO Partner Families who have made this month incredibly productive! Between painting, cabinetry installation, and retaining walls we have been busy. This project is almost complete and there are only a few opportunities left to contribute. | |
The team at The Brightside Pizza & Beer went above and beyond in August, hosting not one, but FOUR "Year of Beer" days to raise funds and awareness for Habitat SLO! Every Tuesday a portion of food and beverage sales was donated to help further our mission of making homeownership a reality for local families. A huge thank you to the folks of Los Osos for dining at The Brightside; $1,000 was raised! And thank you, SLO Cider Jeremy, for brewing a Builder’s Brewski Pilsner for us! Good news: we’ve been invited back for August 2025! | |
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Come volunteer with us! Our work is possible thanks to the generous support of volunteers who ensure the success of all our programs. We invite anyone committed to the vision that all people should have access to decent, affordable housing, and safe, healthy communities to support our work by volunteering with us. The only qualification is a positive and can-do attitude!
Here are some ways you can help:
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Building Homes on Vine Street | |
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We are at the finishing stages on our nine Vine Street homes. Volunteering occurs on site seven days a week, 8am-3pm. Tasks include cabinetry, flooring, painting, landscaping and more.
You must register online before volunteering on the build site.
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Our most accessible and approachable volunteer opportunity for ages 16 and up. Any and all skillsets are welcome. Whether you'd like to greet customers, merchandise, clean, organize, or refurbish furniture, we have space for you! | | |
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Do you have specialized woodworking skills and tools? Help build our playhouse templates to spread joy throughout our community. | |
Happy 100th Birthday Jimmy Carter! | |
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On October 1st, Jimmy Carter turns 100 years old. Habitat for Humanity has been deeply honored to have two of the world's most distinguished humanitarians as dedicated volunteers for more than 35 years. Throughout their involvement with the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, they were tireless advocates, active fundraisers and some of our best hands-on construction volunteers. Since 1984, the Carter Work Project has touched lives around the world: 106,100 volunteers, 14 countries, and 4,417 homes. Inspiring!
"Habitat has successfully removed the stigma of charity by
substituting it with a sense of partnership."
-Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
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Board of Directors Spotlight | |
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Truitt Vance has been an integral member of the Habitat SLO board for two years, assuming the role of Board Chair in December of 2023. Despite his relatively limited experience in board leadership, he embraces the challenge with enthusiasm and commitment. He is recognized for his dedication to illuminating the critical challenges faced by the organization while fostering a culture of accountability and safety. Under his leadership, Truitt has focused on encouraging open dialogue and ensuring that every individual can realize their full potential within their roles. His vision is to leave a legacy marked by courage and resilience, paving the way for a future of progress and sustainability for Habitat SLO.
Truitt is deeply influenced by the Habitat SLO core value of connection. He believes that human experience is fundamentally shaped by our relationships and our connection to something greater than ourselves. Through his work with Habitat SLO, Truitt is committed to nurturing meaningful relationships that foster growth and unity, both within the organization and the communities it serves.
Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, and raised in rural Idaho, Truitt now resides in Atascadero, California, with his wife Heidi and their three children, Gracie, Lucas, and Lily. His priority is spending quality time with his family before his children leave for their own journeys. His career in engineering has been complemented by a lifelong passion for construction, which began at age 13 when he first started framing houses. Truitt considers himself a builder not only of homes but also of relationships and meaningful professional achievements.
Witnessing others succeed through collaboration and shared experiences is what truly inspires him and keeps him motivated. Truitt’s motivation has evolved from focusing on professional accomplishments to valuing the results of his relationships. He finds great fulfillment in understanding others and building connections that support mutual growth.
Truitt’s dedication to Habitat SLO is driven by his strong belief in the organization’s mission. He particularly resonates with the volunteer labor aspect of Habitat’s construction programs, viewing it as a vital element of community building. He believes that everyone, regardless of their level of success, benefits from assistance at some point. He sees the balance of help and self-reliance as crucial for fostering strong relationships and values within the community, thereby creating a sense of unity and pride.
One of Truitt’s aspirations is to increase awareness of the impactful work being done at Habitat SLO’s Restores. These facilities are invaluable resources for repurposing building materials and home goods in an affordable and environmentally friendly manner. The Restores exemplify Habitat’s dedication to sustainable practices and community building, offering opportunities for everyone, regardless of their financial situation, to benefit from these practices. Truitt believes that this aspect of Habitat SLO’s work deserves greater recognition for its role in fostering community resilience and resourcefulness.
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Mention this coupon at the Paso Robles or SLO ReStores and save big! | | |
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Donate a vehicle to Cars for Homes, Habitat for Humanity SLO County's car donation program, to help support local families.
Your car donation is one more way that you can support our work in SLO County. When you donate to Habitat for Humanity SLO County we make it quick and easy. Your donation may also be a tax deduction.
We accept cars, trucks, RV’s, vans, SUV’s, boats and motorcycles whether they are running or not. Towing is free!
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Join the Ground Breakers Club | |
Join the Ground Breakers Club and get a free pint at a Year of Beer event! | | |
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You’re invited to join the Ground Breakers Club, our group of dedicated monthly donors!
Monthly donations help keep local seniors safely at home, maintain places in need of repair, and help local families purchase their first homes.
For just $10 per month, you can open doors for families in SLO County.
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We're inviting you to share your Habitat Story. Whether you’re a Habitat homeowner, a devoted donor, volunteer, or just have a meaningful story to share, you can inspire others to join the movement for safe, affordable housing in San Luis Obispo County. Submit your story today, and be part of creating a better future for our community! | |
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Volunteer & Donor Receptions
Tuesday, October 1st
5pm-7pm
Paso Robles ReStore
844 9th Street, Paso Robles
Wednesday, October 2nd
5pm-7pm
SLO ReStore
2790 Broad Street, SLO
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Thank you for your generous contributions of time, talents, and treasures. We want to celebrate you and give thanks with this free event.
RSVP for 10/1 in Paso Robles HERE!
RSVP for 10/2 in SLO HERE!
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Get Creative at the ReStore
Saturday, October 5th
10am-12pm
Paso Robles ReStore
844 9th Street, Paso Robles
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Learn how to make Jack'o'lantern and Ghost lights at the Paso Robles ReStore. All materials provided, and each participant takes home their craft. Limited seats available. $10 suggested donation.
Sign up to get creative HERE!
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Upcoming Community Build Days
Saturday, October 19th
8am-3pm
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Come volunteer with us!
Sign up for this date HERE!
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Year of Beer | November
Bristols Cider at Lone Madrone
Saturday, November 2nd
10:30am - 5pm
3750 Hwy 46 West, Templeton
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A portion of all sales will be donated to us at no additional cost to you.
Together we can make a difference!
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Vine Street Build Days
7 days a week from 8am-3pm through the end of September!
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Come volunteer with us!
Sign up HERE!
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While every donation to Habitat supports affordable housing across the globe,
only those given directly to Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County
are reinvested in our community.
As a Habitat for Humanity International affiliate, we appreciate direct donations
to our organization that enable us to utilize donor funds locally.
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