Home Is More Than a House: Rebuilding the Rhythms of Life After the Eaton Fire For nearly 30 years, Elizabeth and Roque’s family built a life in Altadena that moved to a familiar rhythm. Each morning began with the sounds they had come to love—birds singing, peacocks calling, neighbors greeting one another. Their street wasn’t…
On Tuesday, September 1, community members and friends gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 20th home being built in Altadena following the devastating Eaton Fire. The milestone is especially meaningful for Ranell, an Altadena resident who has called the community home since 1974. A longtime nurse who spent 34…
Join SGV Habitat in supporting Prop 1 and a more affordable future for families across our community. On November 3rd, Californians will vote on Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. The $11.25 billion bond measure provides funding for affordable rental housing, homeownership programs, and veterans’ housing assistance, including resources for…
Stewart Project Moves Forward with Strong Community Support, Building the Future of Homeownership in Baldwin Park Your support is helping to build 15 affordable homes for low-income, first-time homebuyers in Baldwin Park. San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) is transforming a former church campus generously donated by the Presbytery of San Gabriel into innovative…
August marked another important milestone in San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity’s work to help Altadena families rebuild after the fire. In just one week, SGV Habitat celebrated two groundbreaking ceremonies—each representing a new beginning for a family with deep roots in the community. On August 24th, SGV Habitat broke ground on Deborah’s new home. For…
On Wednesday, August 19, something extraordinary happened on Glenrose Avenue in Altadena. After losing her home in the Eaton Fire, Phyllis finally opened the door to a new beginning. Surrounded by family, friends, project partners and the SGV Habitat team, Phyllis and her loving family returned home to their newly rebuilt house in Altadena. It…
The Gift of Knowing She Wasn’t Alone Deborah thought she knew what she had lost when the Eaton Fire destroyed her home. She was wrong. For more than six decades, Deborah’s Altadena house had been the place four generations of her family could always return to. It was where children grew up, grandchildren played, family…
Small Hands, Big Hearts One of the most rewarding parts of San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Youth Volunteer Program is watching the next generation discover the joy of giving back. Through simple acts of kindness, young people are learning that they have the power to make a real difference in their community. Recently, Liam…
Every Message Becomes Part of Home. On July 14, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity gathered with homeowner Edna, staff, partners, and supporters for a Wall Signing Ceremony at her future home on West Mendocino Street in Altadena. The event marked another important milestone in the rebuilding process and celebrated one of Habitat’s most meaningful…
A Milestone for Recovery. A New Beginning for One Family. On July 21, 2026, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its 15th home for a family rebuilding after the Eaton Fire. Homeowner Louise and her family were joined by SGV Habitat leaders, community partners, volunteers, local officials,…