Building Hope on Pine Street: A Look Back at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Rural Rally

In late October, Pine Street in Marysville came alive with the sounds of teamwork, laughter, and renewal as Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter hosted the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Rural Rally. Volunteers, sponsors, and neighbors joined forces to beautify several homes and begin the rehabilitation of a future Habitat home at 426 Pine Street, turning an ambitious goal into an inspiring reality.

The week concluded with a Closing Ceremony attended by community leaders and CBS News Sacramento, celebrating the progress made and the compassion that fueled it. For many, the Rally was more than a project, it was a reminder of what the Carters stood for: humility, service, and the belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live.

Although event week has ended, the work continues throughout November as our construction team brings the 426 Pine Street home closer to completion. The Rural Rally won’t truly be complete until the day we hand the keys to a deserving new homeowner.

Read the full story here, and view pictures of the amazing work done on Pine Street.

Support the Mission of Affordable Housing

The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Rural Rally showed what’s possible when a community comes together to build hope from the ground up. Volunteers, sponsors, and neighbors transformed Pine Street and began the rehabilitation of a future Habitat home at 426 Pine Street, which will one day provide stability and dignity for a retired veteran or an individual with lived experience of homelessness.

Your support makes efforts like this possible. Every donation helps Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter continue the work that began during the Rural Rally, ensuring that more people in our community have access to safe, affordable housing and a fresh start.

When you give, you are not just funding construction. You are investing in second chances, stronger neighborhoods, and the belief that everyone deserves a place to call home.

Groundbreaking Celebration:

Merriment Village

Something big is coming to Yuba City! Join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. at 428 North Walton Avenue, Yuba City, CA for the official groundbreaking of Merriment Village, the largest Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter community to date.

Backed by $24 million in Homekey funding, Merriment Village Phase I will include 79 two-bedroom units with construction expected to be completed in 18 months. Once fully developed, the site will feature 217 affordable homes across multiple phases, including studios, one-bedroom apartments, and family-sized two-bedroom units.

Designed for low-income individuals and families, Merriment Village will also include a community center, pool, playground, and on-site SOS and operations buildings that will provide essential services and foster a strong sense of community.

Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter is proud and excited to celebrate this milestone project, which represents our most ambitious effort yet to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing in the Yuba-Sutter region. We invite you to join us, along with our local partners and community leaders, as we break ground on what will soon become a thriving neighborhood of hope and opportunity.

Groundbreaking Ceremony: November 19 at 11:00 a.m.

Location: 428 North Walton Avenue, Yuba City, CA

Nourishing the Community at

Harmony Village

Supervisor Jeff Stephens, Supervisor Dan Flores, and others in local leadership recently visited Harmony Village, Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter’s permanent supportive housing community in Yuba City. The visit celebrated a new grant awarded to Yolo/Sutter County Meals on Wheels, made possible through Sutter Health, which will provide 40 additional meals to residents in need throughout the community.

Harmony Village serves individuals with low incomes, prioritizing veterans, people with disabilities, and older adults. With more than one hundred individuals in Sutter County still on the waiting list for meal assistance, this grant marks an important step toward addressing food insecurity and improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations.

Supervisor Dan Flores, serving as both a Sutter Health Board Member and Sutter County Supervisor, was recognized for his leadership in supporting the program and helping secure the funding.

Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter is proud to see community partners, local leaders, and organizations like Meals on Wheels and Sutter Health working together to strengthen resources for residents at Harmony Village and beyond.

November 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.

Restore your space while also restoring your community by signing up for a Harmony Village Storage Unit today! Located at 4228 Sawtelle Ave (off of Highway 99) in Yuba City, these units provide secure, affordable storage solutions in a variety of sizes. Better yet, all proceeds from these affordable stoage units benefit our community by supporting Habitat's mission. Call 530-674-0201 to reserve your space today!