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Thank You Group Volunteers |
| Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who joined us at the Pasadena ReStore and El Sereno construction sites in November! Your teamwork and dedication help build stronger communities, hope, and brighter futures. Volunteering with colleagues, classmates, or friends is not only rewarding but also a fantastic way to foster connections while making a meaningful impact. Read about all the volunteer groups who came to make a difference this November. |
Thank You Arcadia High School Key Club!
On Sunday November 17th, members of Arcadia High School’s Key Club volunteered at the Pasadena ReStore. They dedicated their time to organizing the parking lot, moving boxes, and sweeping the area.
“We had an amazing time at the Pasadena ReStore! The employees were so nice, and we all had an enjoyable experience.”
Thank You La Salle High School!
La Salle High School volunteered at the Pasadena ReStore for a Service Day on Friday, November 23rd. Around 15 students volunteered at the Pasadena ReStore, assisting with unboxing and moving furniture, assembling various pieces, and researching prices for the online store ReStore Plus+. Their support was invaluable!
A special thank you to ReStore Manager Kellie and ReStore associates Maria, Sabrina, and Ana for helping make the volunteers’ experience successful and productive!
Thank You AC Martin!
On November 9th, a team from AC Martin (ACM), a Downtown LA architectural firm, volunteered in El Sereno. Over 20 ACM volunteers rolled up their sleeves to work on three homes, tackling tasks like wall demolition, drywall installation, sanding, painting, and installing exterior features.
“It was a wonderful way to give back to our community, connect as a team, and practice our skills.” – Danielle
Thank You CSULA Women’s Basketball Team & United Women in Faith!
On November 16th, about 30 volunteers from CSULA’s Women’s Basketball Team and United Women in Faith came together in El Sereno for a Build Day with SGV Habitat. The basketball team’s head coach shared the following reflection:
“The women’s basketball team had the incredible opportunity to serve the community alongside one of the world’s most impactful organizations, Habitat for Humanity. This meaningful experience was made even more special by the support of our university’s Vice President and Ahkiel White from Morgan Stanley, whose involvement underscored the importance of our collaboration.
Through this partnership, we have successfully blended on-court success with community engagement, demonstrating the values that define our university. This initiative reflects our commitment to making a difference beyond the game, and we are excited to continue working with Habitat for Humanity throughout the year.
A special thank you to Coach Kameron McClinton, whose leadership has been pivotal in driving this effort forward. His dedication, along with the passion of our Golden Eagles women’s basketball program, inspires us to soar higher and make a meaningful difference.”
Thank You Innovate Marketing!
Innovate Marketing Group, an award-winning corporate event planning agency, partnered with SGV Habitat on Friday, November 22nd with a team of enthusiastic volunteers. Their team of creative event stylists are used to producing memorable experiences for their clients, but on this day, they felt great pride in building long-lasting experiences for those in need of affordable housing. The company is celebrating their 10th anniversary and decided that partnering with SGV Habitat, building a home, was a way they wanted to celebrate this milestone.
“We recognize that we are not just putting up siding and painting walls today, we feel gratitude that we can contribute to building a safe place for families to come home to after a long day,” CEO Amanda Ma expressed. “I can imagine when this home is complete, the families walking through the house with tears in their eyes, knowing they finally have a place of their own to call home.”
Thank You PCC Architecture Club & NAMC!
Several members of the So. Cal. Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) and the PCC Architecture Club spent their Saturday volunteering with SGV Habitat.
“We had the privilege of volunteering with SGV Habitat for Humanity. It was a deeply meaningful day of service, highlighting the power of community and teamwork to create lasting impact,” Sharon Coleman, president of SCNAMC said.
The group worked diligently learning new skills and gaining valuable insight into construction that will benefit them as they pursue their career in architecture.
In November, 142 construction volunteers and 65 ReStore volunteers showed up to support the work of SGV Habitat with a total of 3,313 hardworking hours earned to make a difference in their community.
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity is always looking for more helping hands to support our mission. If you’re inspired to join us, we welcome you to sign up and make a difference today! Please contact Volunteer Services: volunteer@sgvhabitat.org
