Habitat for Humanity of Orange County CA

It's ! What makes you most grateful for your home?

Over half of Orange County residents are considering moving due to skyrocketing housing costs, with 51% identifying housing affordability as a primary concern. 🏡💭

This trend threatens the future of our community, especially for young families and the middle class.

At , we’re committed to ensuring homeownership is within reach for those who dream of building a future here.

If we work together, we can ensure our children and their children can afford to stay with us here in Orange County.

Learn how at habitatoc.org/support-us.

'We just can't afford to live here.' Housing costs are driving people out of Orange County, poll says More than a third of Orange County residents are actively considering moving away, a UC Irvine poll found. The high costs of housing and basic necessities are top reasons.

You're invited! 💌

Join us for an engaging evening of exceptional food, wine, music, and (most importantly) a shared mission to work toward our goal of building 100 affordable homes in Orange County within 3 years!

📍 Aliso Viejo Ranch
📅 November 15, 2024
⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

RSVP or become a sponsor today at habitatoc.org/keysto100

Home - Habitat OC KEYS TO 100 EVENT Help Habitat OC build 100 homes in the next three years! Join us at Aliso Viejo Ranch, 100 Park Ave, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 on November 15, 2024, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for our exclusive Keys to 100 event. Learn More Show your support Donate Now Home owners Apply for a Home Be a partner...

Is your home in need of repair? 🛠️🏠

We believe that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home.

Our dedicated team of experts is here to address all your home repair needs, from small fixes to comprehensive renovations, including assistance with health and safety, and accessibility requirements.

See if you qualify today at habitatoc.org/home-repair.

Home Repair - Habitat OC HABITAT OF HUMANITY OF ORANGE COUNTY DOES HOME REPAIRS. Maintain and Imporve your home Home Repair & Accessibility Modification services Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is excited to announce our Home Repair program designed exclusively for low-income homeowners, veterans, and seniors througho...

We're halfway through the month! Don't wait to make the dream of homeownership a reality.

Join us for a session to learn more about purchasing an affordable home in OC 👉 https://habitatoc.org/attend-an-orientation/

WE'RE HIRING! 🎉

If you have a heart for service, join our team and our mission to help build dreams of affordable homeownership for families in Orange County.

Available positions include:

🩵 Assistant Project Manager
🩵 Development Officer

Learn more about open positions at habitatoc.org/careers and send your resume to [email protected].

According to a new UCI survey, over half of Orange County residents are considering moving due to high housing costs, with 78% citing affordability as their top concern.

Our families and neighbors should not feel forced to leave Orange County, their home, because they feel they cannot afford it.

We MUST work together to make housing affordable for all. Join us at habitatoc.org/advocacy.

Poll: Half of Orange County considers move, weighs prices vs. quality of life Survey from UC Irvine finds most residents satisfied and optimistic. But housing costs and few jobs for people without degrees could result in an exodus.

Every home we build is built by you.

Every family that is welcomed home, you opened the door for them.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization and what make our mission of make affordable homeownership possible possible.

Will you join us? Visit habitatoc.org/volunteer.

Have an old vehicle that's been taking up space in your garage?

Why not clear up your space, make an impact on your community, AND reap some major tax benefits?! 🤩🚗💰

Learn how at habitatoc.org/carsforhomes

Donate a Vehicle - Habitat OC Your vehicle will go a long way Donate a Vehicle At Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, we rely on the generous support of individuals like you to help us fulfill our mission of providing safe, affordable housing to families in need. By donating your items to our organization, you are making a ta...

And that's just one of the MANY reasons why we believe every one deserves a place to call home. 💙

Help us build homes that build lives at habitatoc.org/support-us.

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Thank you, Aram Chahbazian, AIA and TCA Architects, Inc. Architects team for your over two decades of support to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, CA by way of the Annual TCA Golf Tournament.

We are so blessed to partner with like-minded corporations who wholeheartedly understand the importance of affordable home ownership in Orange County. We thank you for your kindness and willingness to be in service of our mission and the hardworking families we serve in this great community.

It is because of community minded corporations like TCA Architects, that nonprofit organizations like Habitat OC thrive and successfully serve their communities.

If you are interested in joining corporations like TCA Architects and want to learn more about Habitat OC corporate partnerships kindly e-mail [email protected].

Image: Habitat OC, Director of Donor Guidance, Tracy Hartman and Chief Development Officer, Lauren Rayner, MBA, presented Aram an Averi Endow original drawing of Habitat OC’s Lacy Street project in the historic French Park, Santa Ana neighborhood.

Did you see that the U.S. Surgeon General put out an advisory on parental stress?

One major factor causing high levels of parental stress highlighted in the advisory is financial strain and economic instability. And this stress is directly impacting the mental health of our children.

Our mission to provide stable, affordable housing is more important now than ever. Find out how you can help at habitatoc.org/supportus.

Orange County residents are feeling the squeeze, as high costs and a lack of affordable housing push many to the brink. 🏠💰

At , we’re committed to making homeownership a reality for those who need it most. By working together, we can build a future where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.

Learn how you can join the effort at habitatoc.org

Residents say Orange County is too expensive, lacks affordable housing Orange County resembles much of Southern California, where young people struggle to purchase starter homes and those nearing retirement worry their money won’t go as far as they need.

Today is the —a powerful reminder of the impact we can make when we come together.

Your generosity helps us build more than just houses; you help create homes, hope, and a brighter future for families in need.

Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to our mission of affordable homeownership for all.

Join us in making a difference today by donating at habitatoc.org/donation.

Together, we can build a stronger Orange County. 🏡💙

is here to make your dream of affordable homeownership a reality! 💙🏡

We believe everyone should be able to live where they work. Whether you have a low or moderate income, we will partner with you and provide the support you need.

Join us at our upcoming homebuyer orientations and let us show you how you can achieve the dream of owning your own home.

RSVP at habitatoc.org/attend-an-orientation

The labor we put in together to build homes here in Orange County is a labor of love. 🩵

To our staff members, board members, volunteers, and families putting in sweat equity—thank you for putting in the work to make the dream of affordable homeownership a reality for our hardworking families in OC.

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If your house could write you a letter, what do you think it would tell you? 💌

A recent poll highlights the growing affordability crisis in homeownership: 86% of renters say they want to buy a home but simply can’t afford it.

Rising home prices, steep mortgage rates, and the challenge of saving for a down payment are pushing the dream further out of reach—especially for younger generations.

For those in Orange County and across the country, owning a home is more than just a dream; it’s a pathway to stability and generational wealth.

is working to change this narrative. Through our affordable homeownership programs and advocacy efforts, we are committed to building a community where everyone has a chance at homeownership, no matter the obstacles. 🏠💪

More than half of US renters who want to buy a home fear they’ll never afford one 86% of renters in the US say they would like to buy a home — but can’t afford one, according to a poll conducted by SSRS and released Monday.

Want to know one of the most common things we hear from the kids in our families?

How a door they can close to their own room gives them the quiet and the privacy to get their school work done.

It's . Let's not take for granted how much the safety and stability of a home can make a difference in student success.

Stable and affordable homes build stronger communities. Join us in making it possible for families here in Orange County at habitatoc.org/support-us.

We couldn't agree more 👏.

See how you can join in this work at habitatoc.org/support-us.

Just because it's , why not support ?

🏠 Just because hardworking families deserve homeownership that is actually affordable.

💪 Just because when we have safe and stable housing, we have strong and thriving communities.

💼 Just because people deserve to live where they work.

🗣️ Just because, together, we can advocate for policies that will lower the cost of homeownership.

💸 Just because even $5 can make a difference.

🫶 Just because you care.

💙 Just because.

Learn how you can get involved at habitatoc.org/support-us.

It's already the last week of August! Don't miss your chance to join us for one of this month's free homebuyer orientations.

Join us for a session to learn more about purchasing an affordable home in OC 👉 https://habitatoc.org/attend-an-orientation/

It's , and believe us when we say we know first hand the incredible capability of women and their power to lead change! 💪

From the amazing legacy of our former CEOs, to the powerhouse women on our board, our staff, and in our volunteer group, strong and capable women have been moving mountains in our mission to create safe and affordable homes!

📢 Want to join this premier league of women? Learn more about Women Build OC and get involved at habitatoc.org/womenbuild.

Research shows that kids who experience housing insecurity—like frequent moves or overcrowded living conditions—are more likely to face health challenges, including anxiety and depression, as teenagers.

At , our work is about more than just building houses; it’s about giving families the stability they need to raise healthy, thriving children. 💙

By supporting affordable homeownership, you're helping to lay the foundation for a healthier future for our next generation. 🏠

Join us at habitatoc.org/support-us.

When little kids don’t have stable housing, it can affect their health later Researchers following a group of American children for decades found that even short periods of housing instability increased the chances of poor mental and physical health years later.

On this , we honor the angels who walk among us—our friends, volunteers, and supporters who lift up our community and help make dreams of homeownership a reality. 👼

"Angels are not only in heaven—they walk among us, and we call them friends." Thank you for being the angels that guide and support us every step of the way. 🕊️🏠💙

We believe everyone deserves a safe place they can call home.

Leave a 💙 if you agree.

Your support made it possible for us to break ground on 6 new homes in Santa Ana just last month! 🏠

Together, we're making dreams of affordable homeownership come true for hardworking families in Orange County.

Join us in making sure our kids can grow up with memories of the love, safety, and stability of a home by visiting habitatoc.org/support-us.

Support Us - Habitat OC Habitat for Humanity of Orange County Support Us At the heart of our mission to provide safe and affordable homes for families in Orange County, your continued support is vital. Whether through monetary donations, product contributions, building materials, corporate and faith community engagement, v...

6️⃣ new Habitat homes are coming to West Washington Avenue in Santa Ana, and one of them could be YOURS!

Learn how you can achieve the dream of affordable homeownership with at an upcoming homebuyer orientation!

RSVP at habitatoc.org/attend-an-orientation.

Did you know today is AND ?! 😍

Moreover, did you know that actually has its own thrift shops that directly support our nonprofit's mission?! 🤯

Every purchase helps Habitat OC build and maintain safe and affordable homes. 🏠

Give Habitat for Humanity of Orange County ReStore a follow, so you never miss a deal!

By shopping at , you're investing in your community and creating a better future for local families in need 💙.

The median cost of a home in Orange County is already vastly out of reach for many of our hardworking families and yet OC home prices are rising at a pace faster than the rest of the nation.

This is unsustainable.

Currently, 1 in 5 families are paying 50% of their household income for their rent or mortgage payment. We can only make the cost of living affordable for all if we work together.

Will you join us?

Learn how you can get involved at habitatoc.org/support-us.

Orange County rises to No. 1 home-price gains in US on high-end rush Overall Orange County prices rose 10.5% in the past 12 months, the No. 1 gain of the 30. That was driven by a 12.3% jump for luxury homes.