Two women sitting at a table in Vroman's Bookstore.

Vroman’s Bookstore

Since March of this year, humanity has come together during the COVID-19 crisis to help one another. Locally, small businesses are struggling, and yet some continue to give back. Vroman’s Bookstore is one of these businesses.

Red Cross Van in a parking lot.

Pasadena ReStore Hosts Red Cross Day Community Event

Red Cross Day at the ReStore On Saturday, June 8th, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, Pasadena ReStore is joining forces with the American Red Cross to host Red Cross Day, a community event focused on education, preparedness, and giving back. This collaborative effort aims to empower individuals and families in Pasadena and surrounding areas…

Framing the Future

Framing the Future With the successful completion of Expanding the American Dream, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity announced a new campaign in 2024, Framing the Future, that will change the lives of 200 families throughout 31 communities over the next 3 years. Thanks to you the lives of 10 families have been transformed so far: Year 1 (2024) highlights 10 families served 2 households have become…

a woman in a yellow shirt kneels by a sharpie drawn heart on a wood wall that showcases lots of well-wishes and names

New Law Offers Hope to Homebuyer

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,…

Woman named Xochtil standing in her kitchen.

Tragedy turned to Joy

Tragedy turned to joy for Xochitl, a mother of two Xochtil, is the mother of two children, Daisy (17) and Robert Jr. (13). Last year the family suffered a tragedy. Robert, Xochitl’s husband and father to Daisy and Robert Jr. passed away after battling an illness. Xochitl, who was a stay-at-home mom, was now faced…

Elderly man, Manuel, standing in front of his door smiling.

Free to be outside!

Free to be outside, finally, says Manuel Manuel, 80, was enjoying his retirement years living in Duarte. In the past year, he faced difficulty with the loss of a cherished relationship and his beloved dog, who was his daily companion for 20 years. The challenges he faced kept him secluded inside his home, with little…