Habitat for Humanity SF/SCV provides veteran families with a chance to move forward after serving our country, a chance to become self-sufficient, successful, citizens of the Santa Clarita Valley.

Ken

Ken, marine veteran, his wife and two children, lived in a 1950′s trailer home in Santa Clarita. The home needed too many repairs and was in a very dangerous trailer park. The Family could not play or hang out outside – due to park rules to avoid gang gatherings. Ken and his wife sometimes heard gunshots and had to drop to the ground inside their home.

Today
Ken and his family moved into the last 4 bedroom home in our 61-home Pacoima community. He and his family are very happy for the safety and comfort of their new affordable home.

Shayna

Shayna Richards is a widow of a veteran, she and her 5 year old son live in Canyon Country. Shayna is 27 years old, her husband was killed by an IED roadside bomb when their son was only a baby. Her home was in need of a paint touch up and a few minor repairs

Today
Shayna and her son received interior painting. The American Legion Post 507 Riders came out to assist with critical home repairs. Shayna was so touched to see the American Legion working on her home becuase a branch of the Riders led the funeral procession for her late husband. Shayna gained a great sense of communtiy and support from the SCV Habitat for Heroes program.

Joshua  

Joshua is an Army veteran who has completed 2 tours of duty. In his most recent tour, Joshua stood in a guard tower for 14 months at what is now known as Joint Base Balad in Iraq.  His tower was constantly under fire and in danger of attack from Iraqi insurgents. In his last few months in Iraq, Joshua was hit by one of these mortar explosions and was left with back, head and elbow injuries.

He cannot work due to his disabilities and is on a fixed income with monthly payments from the government. His wife, Windie, quit her job when Joshua’s tour was over so that she could take care of him full time.

Before Habitat for Humanity SF/SCV Joshua and Windie lived in a home with 20+ year old appliances, including a refrigerator they had to turn off and on to save on electricity. 

Joshua’s PTSD, back and head trauma posed as a huge problem in the shower. He would often get dizzy and almost fall, he could not bend over long enough to was his lower-legs or feet. 

Today
To cut down on the energy cost, we have provided them with new appliances and windows. We modified Joshua’s shower with a shower seat so that he can sit to wash his lower body and rails if he would like to hold on while standing. Most importantly, as part of our family services self-sufficiency training, we have given Windie the tools and information to obtain a in-home supportive services monthly income.