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…
On August 18th, SGV Habitat’s Laura Ealy, Senior Director, Housing and Community, and Lauri Label, Housing Recovery Manager, attended the Resiliency Company Founders Forum, joining leaders and innovators working across the rebuilding, disaster recovery, and relief sectors. The forum provided an important opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and learn from others who are helping…
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity had an exciting opportunity to connect with a new audience on Saturday, August 22nd, when Just Like Heaven Fest took place at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Through a partnership with AEG and Be the People, Michael Bridges, Senior Director of Development, represented SGV Habitat at the music festival, continuing…
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…
$100,000 to Help Build an ADU If your Altadena property was affected by the Eaton Fire, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) could be an important step toward recovery. The Infill ADU Grant Program provides an up to $100,000 grant to eligible households to help build an ADU while creating more affordable housing opportunities in the…
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…