CalVet Collaborates to Build Habitat for Heroes Homes for Veterans in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles Department of Housing and Community Development Part of the Team In an unprecedented collaboration to construct the country’s first service enriched Habitat for Heroes veteran village, the California Department of Veteran Affairs (CalVet) announced it has set aside more than $21 million for Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valley (Habitat SF/SCV) to build homes for California veterans and their families living in the Santa Clarita and Sylmar areas of Los Angeles County. Veterans will now have a great opportunity to own a home thanks to this public-private collaboration between CalVet, the Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, and that … Read More …

It might be a simple patch of land right now, nestled against a hillside near schools, offices and health care facilities, but the small crowd gathered Monday afternoon have high hopes for it. (At right, California Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Peter J. Gravett (Major General, Ret.) shakes the hand of Lt. Renard Thomas, who will be the first resident of the new veterans’ village) Santa Clarita Valley Habitat For Heroes has a dream of building a village for veterans returning home from defending our country on native soil or faraway places. That dream is coming to fruition on a 24-acre parcel on Centre Pointe Parkway, where officials announced today their intention of building 87 homes. Through the collaboration of state … Read More …

Citibank a key partner in Habitat for Humanity’s Enriched Neighborhood Model has expanded their reach. Through their generous support Habitat for Humanity now has access to the CredAbility online Personalized Learning Program where Habitat families and community members alike will have access to financial training programs tailored to each individual’s financial needs. Classes include “Managing your Money”, “Money Basics”, “Support for the Armed Forces”, “Handling Loss for Military Families”, “Saving for College”, “Debt Management” and “Job Readiness for Returning Warriors”. “A home is a primary source of financial security,” said Rashi Kallur of Citi Community Development.  “Promoting affordable and sustainable homeownership is key to stable neighborhoods and we are proud to work with Habitat for Humanity to turn the dream … Read More …

Saturday, September 22 , Santa Clarita – SCV Habitat for Heroes a program of Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys, sponsored by the Southern California Gas Company, in partnership with KHTS AM 1220 won the SCV Dancing with our Stars competition last Saturday Night.  SCV Habitat for Heroes’ Dancer, City Council Member, Marsha McLean, rocked the house with a lively, West Coast Swing dance to Elvis’ “Blue Suede Shoes”. SCV Habitat for Heroes competed against several other SCV based non-profits to raise the most funds for their charity. Fundraisers leading up the event included “Breakfast with Marsha” at the American Legion, “Pancakes with Marsha” at IHOP, “End of Summer Bike Show” also at the American Legion, ReStore “Pop and Shop Wine and Cheese” event at the Chatsworth ReStore, … Read More …

Santa Clarita – Tuesday September 18 2012 – SCV Habitat for Heroes a program of Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys, sponsored by the Southern California Gas Company, in partnership with KHTS AM 1220 is in the running for the Dancing with our Stars grand prize. Tuesday, local veterans, SCV Habitat for Heroes Advisory Board members, supporters and community members came out to the IHOP on 26135 Bouquet Canyon Road to raise funds for Santa Clarita veteran families. IHOP donated 50% of their breakfast proceeds to the fundraiser. KHTS AM 1220 broadcasted from the event and SCV Habitat for Heroes’ dancer City Council Member Marsha Mclean gave the breakfast spot a preview of her dance she will be performing at … Read More …