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| $461,000 | Median OC home price (July 2008) |
|---|---|
| $1,520 | Average OC rent for a 2-bedroom apartment (2Q08) |
| $89,840 | Income needed to afford median priced home in OC (2Q08) |
| $46,500 | Income earned by OC Habitat family of four (50% of median) |
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is dedicated to ending substandard housing and building strong communities in Orange County. We partner with local businesses, community organizations, faith communities, cities and volunteers to build simple decent homes which are sold to qualified families for closing costs, 1% down payment, and a long-term mortgage.
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Discount Home Improvement Centers! Promoting Reuse and Recycling
In an effort to raise funds while conserving resources, we now have two ReStore Discount Home Improvement Centers. Please visit our Santa Ana and Garden Grove locations for all of your home improvement and construction needs at discounted prices. Habitat ReStores sell useable and surplus building materials to the public, using the proceeds to fund Habitat home construction in Orange County By using and re-using materials efficiently, Habitat is encouraging good stewardship of both Habitat's resources and the earth's resources. As a result, this supports resource efficiency while helping Habitat build more homes.
- Learn more: view our ReStore brochures in English / en Español
- To learn more about donating home improvement materials
- To learn more about our DeConstruct services
- Learn of other ReStore locations in the US.
- Receive ReStore special events information emailed to you, please sign up for our newsletter below.
Habitat for Heroes and Foundations for Families: Eight Homes under construction! Disabled Veterans and Surviving Families Invited to Apply
Since framing began on July 2, 2008 our new Habitat families have raised the walls to their future homes in San Juan Capistrano. Eight homes are now underway... view photo galleries of the construction site. If you are interested in volunteering, visit our Become a Volunteer information section to learn more. You can then register and select work days using our automated system. We look forward to seeing you on the build site!
Disabled veterans and Surviving Families: Learn more to apply for homeownership. Orientation meetings are held at 7:00pm on the 2nd Monday of every month in both English and Spanish at the Ocean Hills Church, 32222 Del Obispo, San Juan Capistrano, 92675.
Fourteen of the homes are being marketed to disabled veterans and their families or surviving families of soldiers killed in action. Requirements include legal residence in the US and a steady income between 30% & 80% of the median income in Orange County. The entire community will consist of 13 sets of paired homes and one single-family home. Eleven of the homes can be designed to fully comply with ADA standards. For more information contact our Director of Family Services
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Donate a car to Cars for Homes and help build houses
Your vehicle donation can help a family build a home, and the hope of a better life! Car, truck, boat and RV donations help Habitat for Humanity build houses in partnership with families in need of decent, affordable shelter. Donate a car, truck, boat, RV or other vehicle to Cars for Homes™, Habitat for Humanity's official car donation program, by calling 1-877-277-4344 toll free or online at www.carsforhomes.org
Hammering out Progress - Build Update for week of January 5, 2009
View our Build Update photo galleries and watch us grow. Can you join us?
Fullerton:
- Roof tile is nearly complete. Trash enclosure is complete.
- The gazebo beams are in place. Roof sheeting to start.
- Final grading nearly complete.
- Register and select work dates to help build using our automated VolunteerUP system.
San Juan Capistrano:
- Storm drain and sewer work starting.
- Tile is stacked and ready to start laying tiles.
- Electrical and plumbing being completed.
- Drywall is stacked in these four homes, some drywall is being hung.
- Register and select work dates to help build using our automated VolunteerUP system.
Houses 1-4
- Second floor subfloor is nearly complete.
Houses 5-8
North County Habitat Night in Orange: - New Volunteer Orientation
1st Tuesday every other month beginning in 2009
- Feb 03, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Apr 07, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Jun 02, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Aug 04, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Oct 06, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Dec 01, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer with HfHOC, please attend Habitat Night, our volunteer orientation meeting, to be held every other month beginning in 2009. We will provide answers to your questions and inform you on all our volunteer opportunities. You can learn all about our volunteer committees. Visit our calendar for details and location. View and print our Volunteer Brochure for additional information. Learn more about becoming a volunteer. All are welcome!
Location: Sisters of St. Joseph's Center, 480
Batavia, Orange
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South County Habitat Night in San Juan Capistrano: - New Volunteer Orientation
1st Tuesday every other month beginning in 2009
- Jan 06, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Mar 03, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- May 05, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- July 07, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Sep 01, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Nov 03, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Are you interested in getting involved with our San Juan Capistrano building project? Please join Habitat Night in South County to learn how to volunteer.
Location: Community Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 32202
Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
