Thomas F. Clarke 

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Craig Russell  

Walt Disney Imagineering 

 Vice-Chair:

Secretary:

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

Our Mission

SEPT.-DEC. 2012

$250,000
The Ahmanson Foundation

 
$25,000 - $50,000
Nissan North America, Inc.
OXY, Long Beach Inc.
Regency Centers
Vons 

$10,000 - $24,999
CBRE
Edison International
Hollywood Park Land Co, LLC
ING Direct
Mary Ann Canter
Neutrogena
Nordstrom
Northrop Grumman
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
West LA County Thrivent Chapter

$5,000 - $9,999
Fox Broadcasting Company
Michael and Laura Lang
Barbara Johnston
Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Div.
Cayetano Legacy
Plastpro, Inc.
Mosaic, L. A.
Pinkberry
Kompolt
International Lease Finance Corporation
Matthew & Kirsten Hanson
A & E Networks
The Bank of New York Mellon
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Guggenheim Partners
Lava Bear
Location Managers Guild of America
Phillips Van Heusen Corporation - PVH Neckwear
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Producers Guild of America
Samsung Construction and Engineering
Scorebig, Inc.
Troy Thrower and Michele Barney
Toyota Financial Services
Warner Brothers Entertainment, Inc.

$2,500 - $4,999
Farmers Insurance Group
Vasan Varadarajan
MaesilPlum Company
Ford & Harrison LLP
Westwood Presbyterian Church
Melanie Cook
AECOM Technology Corp
Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church
Kiewit Companies
Royal Business Bank
VF Contemporary Brands
Webcor Builders
Ziffren Brittenham LLP

$1,000 - $2,499
Employees Charity Organization (ECHO) of Northrop Grumman
Clif Bar & Company
Justin Rice
Ellen Thayer Vahan
Douglas M. Pasquale
Nadya K. Scott
Kaiser Permanente - West Los Angeles Medical Center
Stampbox.me
David and Cindy Hoag
Delta Air Lines
Hunter Douglas
Team Burger
James P. and Shirley F. McFarland Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation
Community Bank
IBM Corporation
Greater Los Angeles Combined Federal Campaign
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
Starbucks Coffee Company
Manhattan Beach Community Church
The Culver Hotel
Blair Kohan
Parkcrest Christian Church
The Coca-Cola Company
Stephanie Vasquez
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
Lynn Abess
George Buckley and Janet Buckley
Alan Gittelson and Nancy Gittelson
Vera Kaling
Erin K. McConahey
Linda H. Tyrer
495 Productions Inc.
ExxonMobil Foundation
Hankook Tea Company
Shorewood Realtors Inc.
The Garden
United Talent Agency, Inc 

Greetings!

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) has had a very busy 2012, building and renovating homes, celebrating partner homeowners and engaging the community.  We thank each and every one of you for helping us build hope and homes. We wish you a safe, happy and healthy holiday season and a very prosperous New Year!

Lutheran congregations throughout greater Los Angeles joined forces in Lynwood earlier this year to break ground on the seventh HFH GLA home sponsored  by Thrivent Financial.  On December 1, 2012 this new Habitat for Humanity home was dedicated for the Luna family (below). 

The multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership between Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity has raised $160 million and built more than 1,600 affordable homes around the world.  L.A. area Lutherans have built a single-family home every year for the past seven years.  

In 2013, Thrivent Financial and local Lutheran Churches will be sponsoring their 8th HFH GLA home in greater Los Angeles.  Thrivent's commitment to affordable housing is helping to uplift congregations, communities, and individuals here in Los Angeles and around the world.  Thank you Thrivent!

On Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 HFH GLA and Delta Air Lines had another amazing house dedication on Lemon Ave. in Long Beach for the Ulloa family.  More than 80 Delta executives and employees, Long Beach city officials and HFH GLA staff were on site for the dedication and nearly 500 Delta employees participated in the six week build. 

This is the second HFH GLA home sponsored by Delta Air Lines and it was fully funded by their In-Flight Recycling Program.  Delta is an amazing partner and we look forward to building house #3. 

Check out more photos from the dedication on the

HFH GLA Flickr site! 

The Ulloa Family Dedication Ribbon Cutting

Looking for a unique, one of kind holiday gift for someone special?  Then check out our Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity's (HFHFH) unique VIP Experiences for sale on Charity Buzz.  HFHFH's online auctions benefit HFH GLA and help propel the mission of Habitat for Humanity as well as engage the Hollywood and Sports communities with our mission.

This month's auction includes a one of a kind chance to build with the 2013 Draft Eligible/Collegiate All-Stars
 on January 18 and a Set Visit and Meet and Greet on the FOX hit series "Raising Hope". Click on http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/330787 and http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/3231928 to bid on these items. 

Don't miss out on these and other opportunities.  Visit the Charity Buzz website anytime at: www.charitybuzz.com and type in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles to see our latest auction items. From sports to set visits you are certain to find a unique and fun way to support Habitat.

Most people make charitable gifts toward the end of the year, and do so without much planning. Your gift does make a difference in the lives of the individuals and families served by HFH GLA. This year you might consider how the following suggestions might benefit you as you plan to help others.   

1. Estimate your income and tax liability before Dec. 31.
2. Consider using non-cash assets. Look at the stocks you have held for more than a year, especially those you have held for a long periods of time. For more information visit: http://habitatla.plannedgiving.org/habitatla/articles/13.html
3. Consider making a gift that pays income back to you. HFH GLA offers a variety of life-income plans to fit your needs. For additional information go to: http://habitatla.plannedgiving.org/habitatla/articles/2.html
4. If you are over 70 ½ years of age, consider making a gift by directly transferring assets held in an IRA account to HFH GLA. You may be able to make a larger gift than you think is possible. For more information about Bequests from retirement plans, visit: http://habitatla.plannedgiving.org/habitatla/articles/11.html
5. Talk to your advisor. Before making any significant gift, you should have your CPA, attorney or other advisor help you to plan and understand the impact of the gift on your income tax return and to your estate.  

Take the time to do some planning in the weeks ahead. For more information about how you can personally benefit from making a gift to HFH GLA, contact Jennifer M. Wise, Vice President of Resource Development, HFH GLA, 17700 S. Figueroa Street, Gardena, CA 90248; Direct: (424) 246-3627, jwise@habitatla.org.  

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