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,…
Helping More Altadena Families Find Their Way Home Hundreds of Eaton Fire survivors are still searching for answers. Through free community information sessions, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity is helping homeowners navigate the rebuilding process and connect with the resources they need. In partnership with California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez. Working together to…
“One of the biggest things that it (the Eaton Fire) took from our community is the greenery and the canopy that kind of helped define what Altadena was.” Following the Eaton Fire, families across Altadena lost more than their homes. They lost the mature tree canopy that helped define the community’s character, beauty, and identity…
SGV Habitat Marks 100th Homeownership Milestone in El Sereno In August, SGV Habitat celebrated seven first-time homebuyers who are the first to purchase renovated Caltrans properties in El Sereno. The event, hosted at Calvary Church, also marked a historic milestone—our 100th family to achieve homeownership through SGV Habitat. Since May 2024, the organization has been transforming former Caltrans lots into affordable…
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Be Like Elizabeth: The 8-year old girl who donated her savings To help families like hers have a safe and affordable home (left to right) Executive Director, Bryan Wong, Elizabeth, Board President, Christine Silverstein, and Alejandro Elizabeth, the daughter of San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity homeowners, Alejandra and Gilberto, donated $117 to help families…
New Law Offers Hope to Homebuyer There was no shortage of love and support for future San Gabriel Valley Habitat homeowner, Kiana when family and friends gathered in Baldwin Park on Saturday, Feb. 10th to work side-by-side building Kiana’s dream: a home of her own. At 25 years old, Kiana will be SGV Habitat’s youngest homeowner,…
You Can Change the Lives of 200 Families – Framing the Future Understanding The Advantages Habitat for Humanity has long understood the advantages of building equity through homeownership, and over the last 33 years, 362 families have achieved this dream through affordable homeownership and home preservation with our local organization. By offering the opportunity to…