 East Bay Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity East Bay, an independent affiliate of Habitat
for Humanity International, was founded in 1988 with a mission to
create successful homeownership opportunities for families with
limited incomes by building sustainable housing and revitalizing
neighborhoods. East
Bay’s program provides affordable home ownership opportunities for
first time buyers with low-incomes.
 Habitat for Humanity East Bay has completed the construction of 181
single-family homes
in Alameda and Contra Costa counties and has
also funded the construction of more than 400 additional homes
overseas. In 2008, the affiliate will celebrate its 20th
anniversary and the completion of its 200th home!
 Habitat
East Bay’s program
provides affordable home ownership opportunities
for low income first time buyers. Families in the program invest
hundreds of hours building their own home and the homes of their
neighbors. In addition, they attend workshops on budgeting, credit
repair, conflict resolution, landscaping, and home maintenance.
As a result of participating in the program, partner families are
able to purchase
an affordable home and acquire skills to help with
their long-term success. With the support of LCHF, Habitat East
Bay
helps families gain economic stability, safety, and a foundation
upon which to build a brighter future.
In February 2007, Habitat East Bay celebrated the completion of a
22-home development in Livermore. Projects currently underway
include 26 homes in East Oakland, 8 homes in Alameda and 4 homes in
Antioch. The affiliate takes
 pride in building homes that
are not only affordable, but also sustainable, built with “green”
materials and
methods like photovoltaic panels and engineered
lumber. The East Oakland development will contain homes that will
be LEED certified.
Habitat for Humanity believes that people of all beliefs and from
all walks of life can come together, pick up a hammer, and help
others build a better life.
Habitat's success is ultimately due to the hard work of many
faithful and experienced volunteers, staff and supporters.
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