| Board of Directors | Chairman:
Craig Russell Walt Disney Imagineering Vice-Chair: Thomas F. Clarke PricewaterhouseCoopers Secretary: Jennifer LivingstonUnion Bank Travis J. Barr Merrill Lynch
Gerard BrossHollywood Sierra Kitchens Celine Cordero
Los Angeles World Airports
Ron Frank
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Carl Jordan
US Bank
Eva Kalawski
Platinum Equity, LLC
Mike Lang
Entertainment Executive
Edward Lin Warner Bros. Entertainment
Kim McManus
Awaken Humanity
Jeff Moore
First California Bank
Arnold NgRE/MAX Commercial Real Estate Matt Petersen Global Green USA Linda Russell Wells Fargo John Smet Capital Group Companies
Masood Sohaili
DLA Piper Jay Stark JH Stark Companies Troy Thrower The Woodward Group Ken Walker Ernst & Young Alan Wright California Bank & Trust |
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Our Mission
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles builds and renovates homes in partnership with God and people everywhere with a goal of eliminating
substandard housing
by making decent,
affordable housing a matter of conscience and action in our communities.
310-323-HOME
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THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED $1k+ SPONSORS
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April 2012
AC Martin Partners | | Arup | | Belkin International, Inc. | | DIRECTV Incorporated | | Elizabeth Stochl | | Goldman, Sachs & Co. | | Horn | | KFWB-AM | | Linda D. Russell | | Lutheran Church of the Master | | St. Francis Episcopal Church | | St. Monica Catholic Church | | Swinerton Builders/ CIM Group | | The Employees Community Fund of Boeing | | Tout Industries Inc | | Transamerica Insurance & Investment Group | | US Bank | | Webcor Builders | | Whirlpool Corporation | | Whittier Area Community Church | Whole Foods Market
May 2012
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. | | Enterprise Holdings Inc. | | Ford & Harrison LLP | | Fox Broadcasting Company | | David and Cindy Hoag | | Jenner & Block | | Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation | | La Cienega Design Quarter | | Marcus Linden and Saskia Subramanian | | McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP | | Parkcrest Christian Church | | Perkins & Will | | Proskauer Rose LLP | | Seyfarth Shaw LLP | | Sully-Miller Contracting Company Inc | | Westwood Presbyterian Church | | Women Build |
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THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS
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April 2012
Bentley Prince Street | | Bernards | | California Department of Housing and Community Development | | Celebrating Home | | City of Burbank | | City of Lawndale | | City of Long Beach | | City of Lynwood | | John & Cindy Smet | | Kohler | | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | | Mayor Bob Foster | | Merck | | Mosaic | | The Home Depot Foundation | | Thrivent Financial for Lutherans | | US Department of Housing and Urban Development | | Valspar | | W. M. Keck Foundation | | Waste Management | | Wells Fargo | Schneider Electric
May 2012| Bentley Prince Street | | Bernards | | California Department of Housing and Community Development | | Celebrating Home | | City of Burbank | | City of Lawndale | | City of Long Beach | | City of Lynwood | | John & Cindy Smet | | Kohler | | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | | Mayor Bob Foster | | Mosaic | | The Home Depot Foundation | | Thrivent Financial for Lutherans | | US Department of Housing and Urban Development | | Valspar | | W. M. Keck Foundation | | Waste Management | | Wells Fargo | | Schneider Electric |
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Greetings!
Summer has officially arrived and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) has been very busy building and renovating homes, celebrating partnerships and engaging the community. We hope you will join us on this journey of building hope, lives and communities. Read more about our latest efforts and other exciting news below...
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NATIONAL WOMEN BUILD 2012
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In May, HFH GLA, HFHI and Lowe's joined together for a special build day during the 2012 National Women Build Week (NWBW)! This event is a nationwide initiative of Habtiat's Women Build Program, developed in partnership with Lowe's, a proud sponsor since 2004. It was a great day filled with more than 30 POWER WOMEN who helped renovate a home in Long Beach. HFH GLA friend and National Spokeswoman for the NWBW, Kristina Guerrero was on site with her mom and sister and shared their story on how their own family was empowered through an affordable housing program like Habitat in Washington state. Check out her touching testimony HERE. Check our photos from the event HERE!
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Kristina Guerrero, her mother Delma and sister Amanda
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THANK YOU LCDQ!
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On behalf of HFH GLA, we would like to thank La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ) and LEGENDS 2012 for hosting such an amazing event benefiting our affiliate!
Now in its fourth consecutive year, LEGENDS is a three-day event that has attracted over 10,000 designers and enthusiasts and is a prominent fixture on the national design event calendar. A fusion of art, fashion, design and culture, LEGENDS provides a unique combination of education and entertainment for those who appreciate design.
Between the VIP passes which sold for $150 per day and the LCDQ/Legends charity sale on One Kings Lane, more than $35,000 was raised for HFH GLA and will go into building homes for hardworking, low-income families and individuals in greater Los Angeles. A special shout out to HFH GLA Board Member, Gerry Bross of Hollywood Sierra Kitchens, for bringing us this wonderful opportunity!
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THE EVENTS.
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HFH GLA CHOSEN FOR INTERFAITH PILOT PROGRAM
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HFH GLA has learned that it is one of six Habitat for Humanity affiliates nationwide to be selected for Habitat for Humanity International's Interfaith Pilot Program, along with affiliates in Atlanta, Denver, Grand Rapids, New York City, and Seattle! The program will bring together Los Angeles County's diverse religious and spiritual traditions to build and renovate homes and advocate for fair and adequate housing.
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National Day of Prayer 2012
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HFH GLA launched the Interfaith Program on May 3, the National Day of Prayer, with a volunteer build day. Members of several faith traditions from across greater Los Angeles came together to help renovate a home in the City of Lynwood. Those interested in getting involved in the program should contact HFH GLA's Faith Relations Manager, Chris Untiet, at chrisu@habitatla.org.
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| LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! | |
Get up and get out today!
HFH GLA has at least 7 sites currently in progress and we build Tuesday - Saturday year-round. You can also help in one of our ReStores or at the office. As an HFH GLA volunteer, you make a difference in our community and help a family moving towards stability and homeownership.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
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HOME REPAIR WITH REGENCY CENTERS
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Last month, Regency Centers' volunteers helped perform critical home repairs on the home of a Korean war veteran in the City of Inglewood. The homeowner, Lee Roberson and his wife have lived in their home in Inglewood since the 1970's.
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Regency Centers' Volunteers
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Volunteers arrived bright and early ready to repaint the Roberson home and replace the fence in the back yard. Mr. Roberson was very grateful for all of the volunteers and to be a part of HFH GLA's home repair program, which he learned of at our homeownership fair this past February. He is spreading the word to other Veterans in need on his block and those he knows in the Los Angeles area through his networks. What a wonderful partner! In addition, Regency Centers was so thrilled with the experience, they are already planning on helping us propel this program through funding and volunteerism again next fiscal year! Thank you!
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THRIVENT BUILDS KICKOFF
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Thrivent Builds Kickoff Celebration
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Earlier this month, HFH GLA kicked off the first day of the 2012
Thrivent Builds, with area Lutheran Congregations on a home in Lynwood, CA. "Every year that we can continue to partner with Thrivent Financial is a blessing," said Erin Rank, President/CEO of HFH GLA. "Thrivent's commitment to affordable housing is helping to uplift congregations, communities and individuals right here in Los Angeles and around the world."
This is the seventh home sponsored by Thrivent Financial in greater Los Angeles. Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity is a multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership between Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity International. Over the last 7 years, Thrivent Financial has committed $160 million and partnered with Habitat for Humanity affiliates and Lutheran churches across the country and around the world to sponsor more than 1,600 affordable homes. Those interested in getting involved with this year's project in Lynwood should contact
Chris Untiet, HFH GLA Faith Relations Manager, at chrisu@habitatla.org.
Click HERE for pictures from the Kickoff Celebration!
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| BECOME AN AMERICORPS MEMBER! | | 
HFH GLA is looking for AmeriCorps members to join our affiliate! AmeriCorps is a national service program designed to meet critical community needs. Members are selected from across the nation to commit to one year of service. Our program allows members to serve their community, learn new things, make new friends and have fun! Learn more about the positions available with HFH GLA by clicking HERE!
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HFH GLA PARTNER HOMEOWNER HIGHLIGHT
| | | In 2009, Habitat for Humanity International and seven U.S. Habitat affiliates received Neighborhood Stabilization funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Combining this with support from non-governmental sources, Habitat has committed to providing 1,062 U.S. families with affordable housing by February 2013. Amanda Jordan is one of those families; she moved her three children into an NSP-funded home on Easter Sunday this spring, thanks to the support of Habitat of greater Los Angeles.
Being a homeowner has been a total dream come true! I'm in a stable home. I live in a safer neighborhood to raise my three children: 11-year-old Freddie and daughters Fa'Ness, 7, and Faith, 2. My children and I used to share one bedroom in a home filled with 13 people. Now, my children and I have our own personal space with a yard of our own.
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program has been such a blessing. My kids are much happier than before. And my neighbors were excited to meet me as a homeowner. Before our house was renovated, it sat abandoned with squatters living in it.
Habitat came along with this wonderful program to help low-income families such as mine afford a home and make over a neighborhood. I thank God every chance I get for such a wonderful blessing and for meeting such wonderful people.
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The Jordan Family
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On May 30th, 25 women leaders, including HFH GLA Board Member, Linda Russell, from Wells Fargo's Women's Network came together to work on one of our homes in Lynwood.
Wells Fargo has given more than $100,000 to HFH GLA this fiscal year. Thank you for your partnership and continued support!
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Wells Fargo's Women's Network Team.
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THANK YOU FOR CHIPPING IN!
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HFH GLA hit a homerun last week in the popchips Game Changers competition, scoring in the TOP 5! As one of the top 5 charities chosen, we have WON a year supply of popchips and the chance to win a day with LA Dodgers Dee Gordon.
Winning the final leg of this competition could help HFH GLA in a number of ways as Dee Gordon's involvement can help raise awareness about the affordable housing crisis in LA County; how important homeownership is to families' health and happiness and how volunteering can change your perspective about the community you live in.
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| MEET AND GREET WITH NCIS | | On May 1, NCIS fan, Adam Cohen, celebrated his 21st birthday in a big way! Our friends at NCIS generously donated a VIP Lunch Experience with Rocky Carroll to be auctioned on CharityBuzz.com, benefiting HFH GLA. Adam's family jumped at the opportunity to surprise him with the experience of a lifetime and give back to the community at the same time. Read about Adam's "overwhelming" experience HERE!
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Rocky Carroll & Adam Cohen
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STILL SPRING CLEANING?
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Summer has arrived but have you finished your spring cleaning? What better way to head into summer than to clean out your home, garage, and storage sheds!
The HFH GLA ReStores need your donations! We'll even come and pick up your new and gently-used items. HFH GLA's "home improvement thrift stores" accept items including furniture, appliances, home decor, lighting, building materials, and more!
Schedule a pick up today by calling: 424.246.3637 or
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BECOME A HABITAT INSIDER!
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Like us on FACEBOOK or follow us on TWITTER and learn about how you can become an ADVOCATE for hardworking, low-income families in your own community.
There are various ways you can DONATE to HFH GLA!
Your donations change lives - from a monetary gift to donating your car (via Cars for Homes) or donating household items to our ReStores - you can help eliminate substandard housing.
Pick up your hammers and join us as a VOLUNTEER on site today! No construction experience is required - just a smile
and a willingness to help!
To become part of the solution today call or visit us:
310.323-HOME(4663)
www.habitatla.org
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