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| $506,000 | Median OC home price (Mar 2008) |
|---|---|
| $1,595 | Average OC rent for a 2-bedroom apartment (4Q07) |
| $111,900 | Income needed to afford median priced home in OC (4Q07) |
| $46,500 | Income earned by OC Habitat family of four |
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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Fullerton Framing Day Celebration - July 19th
* * * * You Are Invited * * * *
Please join Habitat for Humanity of Orange County along with the Gomez and Hernandez families as we begin framing their new homes. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 19th at 8a.m. Please view your invitation to learn more and RSVP today.
Wall Raising in San Juan Capistrano!
On July 2, 2008 our new Habitat families raised the walls to their future homes in San Juan Capistrano. Many volunteers joined the families in a ceremony, followed by framing of homes and lots of hammering. Outstanding progress was made in a single day. Please check back soon to view photo galleries of the day. 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!
Portrait of Compassion Video - Habitat's Homes for Heroes
View our entry video (full screen) for the White House Faith-Based and Community Organizations Initiatives 2008 Award. Americorps volunteers partner with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to help build Homes for Heroes and Foundations for Families development in San Juan Capistrano.
Blaze of Glory - Inaugural Ride Attracts Hundereds of Riders
Harleys for Heroes: The Units Robert Patrick(Col. Tom Ryan on CBS) put the grand in Grand Marshal for the 2008 Blaze of Glory motorcycle ride. Over 200 riders braved the blaring sun to complete a 60 mile ride benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Orange Countys Homes for Heroes and Foundations for Families development being built in San Juan Capistrano. Patrick had just returned from a tour of Iraq to meet and entertain enlisted personnel there. He brought his posse with him, the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club, for this inaugural ride.
Disabled Veterans and Surviving Families Invited to Apply: 14 Homes for Combat-disabled veterans
Disabled veterans and Surviving Families:Learn more to apply for homeownership. Orientation meetings are held at 7:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in both English and Spanish at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, 92675.
Twenty-seven new Habitat for Humanity homes are planned for San Juan Capistrano beginning in 2008. 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
Can you demonstrate your support and make a donation today?
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 your surplus building materials
- Learn of other ReStore locations in the US.
- Receive ReStore special events information emailed to you, please sign up for our newsletter below.
Calling All Women!
Construction of Women Build Anaheim is underway and we need your help, no matter what kind of building experience you may or may not have! Register and select work dates to help build using our automated VolunteerUP system. If you want to support Women Build, but are not interested in building, please learn more about how you can help us in other ways. View and print our Women Build brochure
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is looking for families for affordable home ownership opportunities
If you:
- are a legal resident of the United States
- have a steady income between 30%-80% of the median income in Orange County
- have good credit, and
- are willing to partner with us
Hammering out Progress - Build Update for week of July 7, 2008
View our Build Update photo galleries and watch us grow. Can you join us?
San Juan Capistrano:
- Finishing the first floor layout for homes.
- Foundation has been poured.
Anaheim:
- The drywall has been hung and taped, and is now being textured. In the meantime we are finishing up the siding, the roofing, and the exterior painting.
- Volunteer opportunities available. Please check VolunteerUP.
North County Habitat Night in Orange: - New Volunteer Orientation
1st Tuesday of every month
- Aug 5, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Sept 2, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Oct 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer with HfHOC, please attend Habitat Night, our monthly volunteer orientation meeting. We will provide answers to your questions and inform you on all our volunteer opportunities. You can learn about our committees that meet monthly. 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
South County Habitat Night in San Juan Capistrano: - New Volunteer Orientation
4th Tuesday of every month (Nov 18th, Dec 16th - Due to Holidays)
- July 22, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Aug 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
- Sept 23, 2008 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
