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| $410,000 | Median OC home price (May 2009) |
|---|---|
| $1,550 | Average OC rent for a 2-bedroom apartment (1Q09) |
| $61,838 | Minimum income needed to afford typical two bedroom apartment in OC |
| $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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New Website for Habitat of Orange County
Check back on Monday November 1. We will be live on our new website!
Building a Home, Building a Legacy - Honoring The Reverend Canon Gordon Yeaton Jr.
The Episcopal Church's LA Diocese is joining hands and hearts with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to build a home for a local family in memory of the late beloved Episcopal priest, The Reverend Canon Gordon Yeaton, Jr. You're invited to help make the dream of Gordon's House a reality. View another Gordon's House video and learn more to get involved...
Escape to the greens on September 18th and support Habitat for Humanity of Orange County!
Join professionals in the architectural, engineering and construction industry "on the links" by playing in the Aloha Charity Golf Invitational on Friday, September 18th at the beautiful Tijeras Creek Golf Course in Rancho Santa Margarita. Sponsored by the BDA/OC, the professional association for the architectural, engineering and construction industry in Orange County, the tournament will benefit Habitat for Humanity, O.C. and Olive Crest. Sign-ups and more information...
Gordon's House Walls built at Episcopal Convention - in the Anaheim Convention Center!
Over 200 volunteers, adults and youth, have built and raised the wall frames at the Episcopal Convention in Anaheim. The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is sponsoring and raising funds for the home that will be constructed in Westminster. Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford joined Bishop Jon Bruno in hammering nails and supporting the hardworking volunteers. View the Orange County Register Article for more. And take a look at out photos from the framing and from the youth day.
First 4 Homes Dedicated in San Juan Capistrano!
Amid smiles, cheers and tears, the Balderas, Fuentes, Abreu and Morales families attained their dream of home ownership Friday. Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, International joined the event and presided as each family received their home keys, a bible and mortgage documents in a joyous dedication celebration at our San Juan Capistrano development. Fourteen of the 27 homes in the Habitat for Heroes and Foundations for Families™ development are being marketed to combat disabled veterans. One of the military families, the Morales', celebrated together even though they are half a world apart. Joe Morales, on his 4th tour in Iraq, joined the celebration via webcam. View the KABC News feature and read the Orange County Register accounts of the day. View our photo gallery of the event...
An old-fashioned Wallraising --- the 9th Home in San Juan Now Under Construction
July 10, 2009 -- An old fashioned wall raising began on our 9th home in the Habitat for Heroes and Foundations for Families™ neighborhood in San Juan Capistrano. Along with local Habitat for Humanity of Orange County volunteers, and Thrivent Financial members, Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford welcomed the Keyte family to the build site as they began their 500 hours of "sweat equity", a major milestone on their journey to homeownership. View our photo gallery of the event...
Habitat for Heroes and Foundations for Families: Five Homes under construction! Disabled Veterans and Surviving Families Invited to Apply
Disabled veterans and Surviving Families: Learn more to apply for homeownership. Orientation meetings are held at 7:00pm on the 2nd Monday of every other month 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
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!
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Family Orientation Meetings
For families interested in applying to purchase a home with Habitat, we are now accepting applications for the fall of 2009 and 2010. In order to apply you must attend a Family Orientation Meeting, see calendar for dates and locations.
English
- Oct 13, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Oct 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Nov 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Spanish
- Oct 14, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Oct 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
- Nov 11, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
South County Habitat Night in San Juan Capistrano: - New Volunteer Orientation
1st Tuesday every other month beginning in 2009
- 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
North County Habitat Night in Orange: - New Volunteer Orientation
1st Tuesday every other month beginning in 2009
- 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
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.
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