Construction Update

Palmdale Veteran Enriched Neighborhood®

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2nd Annual Build 4 Vets on February 8th in the Palmdale Veteran Enriched Neighborhood®. This incredible event provides unity, appreciation, and support for veterans as we work to build homes for low-income veteran families.

The day was filled with a lot of hard work and determination! Together, we installed fences and added fire sprinkler insulation, all while making a significant difference in the lives of veteran families. Each effort contributed to a greater cause, showcasing our commitment to serving those who have sacrificed for our country. It was truly a memorable day of service and achievement.

We are also excited to share the remarkable progress in Phase 5. The irrigation system is fully complete and the HVAC condensers installation is nearly finished. These accomplishments bring us closer to completing the next phase of homes, with drywall installation planned for next month!

To contribute to the progress within our community, we invite you to participate in our annual Women's Empowerment (WE) Build on May 3rd, 2025. This event brings together over 350 women to serve and honor brave female veterans. Join us for this inspiring occasion as we help six veteran families in completing their new homes!

To learn more about the event, please click here.

Family Services

Garden Club

A successful start to the new year! The recent Garden Club event for our Palmdale Veteran Enriched Neighborhood® marked a resounding success, setting a positive tone for the new beginning of 2025. The event accomplished three key objectives that significantly improved the shared garden space and fostered a sense of community and collaboration.

Volunteers of the Habitat for Humanity Club of UCLA, veterans and their families worked together to revitalize the garden by replanting new fruit trees. The team successfully implemented anti-pest measures by installing barriers and other blockades to safeguard the garden from common pests, ensuring the continued health and productivity of the garden. With Spring around the corner, 100 lily bulbs were planted throughout the garden beds which will be harvested and given to the neighborhood.

This project highlights the healing potential of trauma-informed gardening. For veterans, working in a garden provides a calming and restorative environment, helping reduce stress and anxiety while fostering mindfulness and connection with nature. Gardens designed with an understanding of trauma can promote healing through physical activity, sensory engagement, and opportunities for social interaction, all of which are vital for mental and emotional well-being.

Join together for veterans! Your donation will help build homes and future for low-income veterans and military families.

Connecting with Our Community

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo

Homes 4 Families met with Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo who has supported Homes 4 Families with a major contribution to build veteran housing in California. As the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Assemblywoman Schiavo has continued to be dedicated to serving veterans throughout the State. She has also continued to be an incredible partner to H4F and the families we serve.

Hearts for Heroes Builder's Ball 2025

Our annual Hearts for Heroes Builder’s Ball is on Friday, March 7th, 2025, and you’re invited! 

This year will be held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. We have several sponsorship opportunities as well as an opportunity for advertising in our tribute journal.

See event details here

Women's Empowerment Build 2025

We are excited to announce our annual WE Build will be taking place May 3rd, 2025! Please join us for this inspiring event and help families finish their homes as they prepare to move in!

Sigh up here

Rainbow Build 2025

We invite you to join us for the 7th annual Rainbow Build on September 27th, 2025! The Rainbow Build engages neighborhoods, corporations and the LGBTQA community in the H4F mission to build resiliency, economic growth, neighborhoods, and homes for veterans.

Click here for additional information