Discovering Hope after Grief: Kurt's Journey to Overcome Loss and Heartache 

The path to stability wasn't just long for Kurt Weber, it was paved with physical pain, deep loss, and the constant hum of uncertainty. Today, Kurt is a resident of Harmony Village, but the journey to get there required a level of resilience that would test anyone’s spirit.


Kurt sits attentively in his wheelchair—wistful and sincere, yet unexpectedly lighthearted despite the series of heavy-hearted events he has overcome through the years.

“I’m originally from Pennsylvania,” Kurt says with an expressive brow. “Back in 1986, I came out here to work, since there was nothing but dead-end jobs back there [Pennsylvania].” For decades, Kurt’s life followed a predictable, steady rhythm—until a single moment in 2008 changed his world forever. While working in apartment maintenance, a routine job ended in injury. "I messed up my neck," Kurt recalls. "I pinched the spinal cord and I’ve been like this [in a wheelchair] ever since."


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Providing sustainable housing for the Yuba-Sutter community is essential to our mission of ending homelessness—and stories like Kurt’s prove why this work matters. 


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.

Renovation is Advancing
at Life Advancement Center

The Life Advancement Center has made impressive progress over the past month. According to Habitat Yuba/Sutter's Operations Director, Robbie Foster, several key milestones have been completed, including the rough-in for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems; installation and successful leak testing of the fire sprinkler system; installation of the kitchen grease trap with connection to the city sewer; and the addition of new windows.

The crew is now focused on installing insulation and drywall, and has begun work on the fire sprinkler backflow prevention system.


We’re excited to see this transformation taking shape and grateful for the hard work driving it forward. Stay tuned as we share more updates on the continued progress.

Celebrating Strength: 
Cami Benner Honored 
at Day for Women Event

Habitat colleagues attended the Day for Women event at Hard Rock Casino on March 7 to celebrate the strength, leadership, and accomplishments of women in the Yuba-Sutter community. During the event, our very own Cami Benner, Director of Family Services, received a wonderful surprise—she had been secretly nominated and was selected as the recipient of the Women Who Rise Award.


A huge and heartfelt congratulations to Cami from her Habitat friends and family. This recognition is well deserved and reflects the dedication, passion, and hard work she brings to the Family Services Program every day.

Expanding Impact: Family Services Celebrates Milestones and 
New Beginnings

The Family Services Department continues to grow and expand its impact, and we are excited to welcome Terry Raley to our team. Terry brings over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector through her work with United Way, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her knowledge and dedication to service on our team.


We are currently accepting housing counseling appointments for individuals and families interested in preparing for homeownership. If you’re wondering whether you’re ready to take the next step, we encourage you to connect with Nicole Stragalas, who provides one-on-one support in financial literacy, budgeting, and first-time homebuyer readiness.


We are also thrilled to share progress on the Pine Street homeownership opportunity, which served as the focus of the 2025 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Rural Rally work project. All qualifying applicants have been submitted, and we look forward to announcing our newest Habitat homeowner later in April. For those interested in supporting this project, volunteer opportunities will be available to help complete exterior work on the home.


In addition, we’re proud to celebrate a recent milestone—one of our homeowners has officially paid off their 0% Habitat home repair loan, demonstrating the long-term impact of these programs in creating stability and success for local families.


Looking ahead, our team is working diligently to secure the remaining funding needed to launch the first 22 homes in the Fernwood development, bringing more affordable homeownership opportunities to our community.


We also currently have home repair funding available within Yuba City limits. This program offers deferred loans to address critical health and safety repairs for eligible homeowners. If you or someone you know may benefit, please reach out to our team.

Finally, our staff recently had the opportunity to participate in a Women’s Build event in the Greater Sacramento area, where we supported painting and landscaping efforts for a new homeowner. It was an incredibly inspiring experience, and we are excited about the opportunity to bring a similar volunteer-driven project to the Yuba-Sutter area. These types of builds rely on strong community support, and we look forward to creating meaningful ways for volunteers to get involved in the near future.


For more information, to schedule an appointment, or to get involved, please contact us at familyservices@yubasutterhabitat.org.

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/

Housing California Conference 2026

Habitat colleagues recently participated in a dynamic conference alongside Johnny Burke of the Yuba/Sutter Homeless Consortium, as well as a diverse group of industry professionals, housing authorities, policymakers, and community leaders. The gathering served as a collaborative platform to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and explore solutions to one of California’s most pressing challenges: expanding access to affordable housing.

Attendees also explored nonprofit-driven development models, which continue to play a critical role in addressing gaps that traditional market approaches often leave behind.

As housing challenges continue to evolve, conferences like this serve as an essential space for dialogue, creativity, and momentum—helping ensure that progress is not only discussed but actively pursued.

Bok Kai Dinner with Congressman Mike Thompson & Parade

Congressman Mike Thompson and Janet Thompson joined Habitat's John Nicoletti and Bethany Hiatt for the Bok Kai Reception Dinner on Friday, March 20th.

During the Bok Kai Parade the following day, approximately 60 volunteers from the Beale Air Force Base controlled and operated the the 175-foot dragon, known as Hong Wan Lung. With a head weighing in at 50 pounds, Hong Wan Lung is currently the longest Chinese dragon in California.

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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.


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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!