A Groundbreaking Success!

The official Groundbreaking Ceremony for Purpose Place, Phase III took place on September 1st, initiating the next phase of development that will include the addition of 18 studio units with a courtyard, lawn and trees. 

The milestone event brought together neighbors, community leaders, and key partners, including representatives from, Thurman Consulting, Modern Building, County of Glenn, Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter, and members of the community. Attendees heard inspiring words from a lineup of special guest speakers who highlighted the deep impact this project will have on local housing. The speaker panel included James Seegert (President of Modern Building), Janelle Kelly (Program Manager at Glenn County Health & Human Services), and Habitat’s very own Joseph Hale, Karen Gheorma, and John Nicoletti.


With the ceremony complete, bulldozers are moving and construction has officially begun. Stay tuned for more updates as we watch this incredible community grow!

A special thank you to Trystan and Ryan Crook for supplying The Powder Room luxury restroom trailer which provided a clean, spacious washroom experience for the event. For more information about The Powder Room, visit their website, HERE.

Building His Own Foundation: Fransisco's Story


Anyone who spends even a short amount of time with Fransisco Espinosa could quickly pick up on his disarming nature—rooted in a self-sustained kindness that defines how he treats the world around him. Born and raised in Yuba City, his warmth is a choice he makes every day, earned through a long and deeply personal road marked by poverty, depression, and a ten-year battle with addiction. When he looks back at everything it took to get to where he is today, he reflects on how far he has come to arrive where he is today. "It's been a big, big journey so far," he says. 


Growing up as the youngest of thirteen siblings, Fransisco’s early years were defined by scarcity. “There were times when we didn’t have enough to eat,” Fransisco recalls. For a long stretches, home was a single room at the Knight’s Inn, a scanty motel where he and four of his siblings crammed into a small space just to get by. "It was home for a while," he said with shrug.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO AND READ THE FULL STORY ON OUR WEBSITE



California HCD Awards $25.34 Million Toward Serenity Village Development

Mutual Housing and Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter are excited to share that Serenity Village has been awarded $25.34 million in new funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)!

This latest award builds on $11.6 million in previous HCD funding for Serenity Village and brings us significantly closer to making this 124-home affordable housing community a reality in Olivehurst.

Together, we’re planning a community that will provide affordable homes for extremely low-income households alongside an on-site community center, supportive services and day care facilities—all designed to help create greater housing stability and opportunity for Yuba County residents.

We’re grateful for the continued investment from HCD and the partnership of Yuba County in helping move this vision forward. Next up: securing the final pieces of financing as we work toward breaking ground in 2027!

From funding to foundations, we’re excited for these major wins for Serenity Village.

Building Momentum:
Merriment Village Phase I Takes Shape

Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter Board Members recently caught a sneak peek of one of our newest housing communities, Merriment Village, as Phase I approaches the finish line!

Huge thanks to Project Managers Justin and Davaughn from Hilbers Incorporated for giving our Board Members the grand tour of the grounds and the very first building to go up so far.

Seeing the blueprints turn into real walls reminds us exactly why we do this work. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to finishing Phase I!

Support the Mission 
of Affordable Housing

Providing sustainable housing for the Yuba-Sutter community is essential to our mission of ending homelessness—and projects like our Merriment Village are prime examples of that work. 


Your support helps provide safe, stable housing for families and individuals facing hardship. Every donation expands our ability to provide homes and respond to the growing need for stability and affordability across Yuba, Sutter, Glenn, and Colusa counties.


When you give, you’re doing more than helping people find a home—you’re building a stronger, more resilient community, one family and one neighborhood at a time.

Life Advancement Center
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The official Life Advancement Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is fast approaching! Thursday, September 10th at 10 AM. 

Join us in celebrating the opening of a comprehensive care campus designed to provide critical shelter and transitional housing. By bringing vital resources together under one roof, the center will help individuals and families successfully transition from crisis to long-term stability, health, and independence.

Community members are invited to join the ceremony, tour the facility, and witness how this achievement will transform local lives.

Spaces of Hope is a formal naming and sponsorship campaign for the Life Advancement Center. This exciting opportunity invites businesses, foundations, community organizations, families, and individuals to financially support specific rooms, program areas, and more within this newly renovated facility.

Major Naming Opportunities Include:

• Emergency Shelter Rooms
• Family Rooms
• Recuperative Care Rooms
• Short-Term Post-Hospitalization Rooms
• ADA-Accessible Rooms
• Counseling and Group Rooms
• Community Gathering Areas
• And more!

In recognition of your contribution as a sponsor, you will receive acknowledgment depending on the size and type of sponsor contribution. Recognition may include:


• A professionally designed plaque assigned to the sponsored space acknowledging the donor's name, business, and/or approved dedication
• Recognition on a Central Donor Wall
• Recognition on Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter's Website
• Recognition through Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter's Social Media and Newsletter
• Inclusion in Life Advancement Center Tours or Printed Materials
• A Photograph of the completed Sponsored Space
• Annual Impact Updates for Major Sponsor

For more information and to submit your interest in sponsorship, visit 
this link: Spaces of Hope: Life Advancement Center Sponsorship Campaign


Veteran's Stand Down

We were honored to participate in the annual Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds this month. This vital community event brings together local organizations to connect directly with active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. 

Representatives from our Habitat team shared information about affordable housing programs, critical home repairs, and special events coming soon.

Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter’s car donation program helps support local families! Your donation is one more way that you can support our work in Yuba, Sutter, Glenn and Colusa Counties. We accept all types of vehicles: cars, trucks, boats—running or not. 

If you're interested in donating a vehicle to Cars for Homes, click on the link to donate your vehicle on our website today! 


https://yubasutterhabitat.org/cars-for-homes/

Need Space? Tired of playing Tetris with your closets?  If your "extra" space has become the "junk" space, it’s time to breathe again! Reclaim your home and your square footage with Harmony Village Self Storage!

Storing your items with us not only helps you organize your space but also restores the community by funding the construction of homes for local families in need.

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4228 Sawtelle Ave, Yuba City


Shop Online & Support Your Community!


Did you know the Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter ReStore sells on eBay? You can find amazing, brand-new items—everything from electronics and gaming accessories to beauty and health products—and so much more!


Every purchase helps support Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter and our mission to build homes for local families in need.


Click the link below to start shopping! 

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September ReStore Sale

Support Us!

Through our Cars for Homes Program, you can donate your old car, boat, motorcycle, RV, or other vehicle to help build homes 
for local families in need. We accept all vehicles whether they are running or not and towing is completely FREE. Just be sure to mention that your donation is intended for our Yuba/Sutter Habitat location, so we can receive the full 
benefit of your support!

Shopping at our ReStore is one of the simplest ways to support our mission, because every dollar spent in-store goes towards Habitat's mission of building up our community. We're constantly getting new items in each day, so be sure to come in or check out our Facebook page to stay updated on new arrivals.