Now Open In Temecula!

27479 Enterprise Circle West
Temecula
(951) 676-1221
Open Tuesday thru Saturday
from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m

ReStore carries new and used building materials at discounted prices with proceeds used to build more Habitat Homes.

Volunteers are needed to work at the ReStore. A list of opportunities is listed here.

Click here for a brochure.

This year’s Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Scholarship goes to Courtney Harter. Courtney, the 2007-2008 President of the Great Oak High School Chapter was chosen based on her many contributions to the affiliate and outstanding leadership efforts. “Courtney is a leader of integrity and it is with pride that we honor her with this year’s scholarship. We wish her the best in her educational pursuits and thank her for her contributions to our organization.” stated Tammy Marine, Executive Director.

In addition, we are proud to acknowledge this year’s outstanding High School Chapter Students:

Temecula Valley High School – Kelsey Lawless and Many Luper
Chaparral High School – Jade Laguer, and Travis Hobbs
Great Oak High School – Christian King, Rachael Pulton, Kelley Kolb and Kristan Ayers

These senior students were chosen for recognition based upon their involvement and commitment to Habitat for Humanity.

The 8th Annual Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Golf Tournament took place on Monday, June 16, 2008 at Temecula Creek Inn. The event, which was deemed a great success, featured a number of fun challenges, great prizes and a lot of frolic as you can see by these photos captured at the event.

For information on participating next year, contact 296-3362.

Click here to read the article in the North County Times newspaper.

For build photos, click here.

Temecula Valley Elks presented American Flags to the new residents of the Habitat for Humanity Housing in Temecula on Saturday morning April 26, 2008.

Rosie Castaneda poses with Tammy Marine from Habitat for Humanity and Ken Nordstrom and Vicki Puterbaugh from the Temecula Valley Elks Lodge No. 2801 in front of her new home which was sponsered by Thrivent Investments. Rosie was thrilled to get the flag and said she was planning on buying one as soon as she moved in to her new home.

Pictured from left to right are Ken Nordstrom, Rosie Castaneda, Tammy Marine, & Vicki Puterbaugh.

Habitat Gifts On Sale Now! Habitat has lowered prices on the holiday gifts! Discounted gifts shown include the 2008 Capture the Valley calendar ($10), Simple Decent Cooking cookbook ($9), Dreams of Flight collector's Christmas ornament ($10), Nine Bean Soup mix ($5), and Home for the Holidays story book ($10). To purchase these and other gifts, call (951) 296-3362.

Millipore Corporation Contributes to Build
Executive Director, Tammy Marine accepted a $5,000 check donated from Mike Smith, representing Millipore Corporation (see photo).  In addition to the check, over 30 volunteers were on hand to assist with the painting for the current Habitat Way project on Pujol and First Street in Old Town Temecula.  “Millipore is a great supporter and we are proud of our affiliation with them.  They truly care about giving back and it shows today – in more ways than one!”  stated Tammy Marine.

For more information on the contribution, click here.

Five future Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley homeowners and their families gathered at the Habitat for Humanity annual Christmas party on December 16, 2007 at Temecula United Methodist Church. At the party, the families constructed a gingerbread house neighborhood to celebrate the commencement of construction of their soon to be homes. The future homes are located on Pujol and First Street in Old Town Temecula. The land development phase of the project is now complete. Construction is slated to begin the second week of January. Featured are the Cabulagan, Muro, Castaneda, Alcantar and Pleasant families all of Temecula. For information on how you can get involved, send us an e-mail or call (951) 296-3362.

The Building Futures Project Program is Underway!
Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley recently gave a pre-construction safety training with the young apprentices from Building Futures program, a program in partnership with Safe Alternatives for Everyone (S.A.F.E.). Thanks to the BetterWorld Together Foundation, this pilot program is now a reality. Program participants will be helping with the building of five houses on Habitat Way on Pujol and 1st Streets in Old Town Temecula later this summer. The program provides a great opportunity to gain an education on basic job skills by participating in the actual hands-on construction of a Habitat home. They will also develop skills and knowledge with safety awareness, project management, green building, recycling and most important: career exploration. Pictured to the right areare Lauren, Sergeant Bill, and Jourdan. After the meeting was over, the young apprentices were given a bag containing an ID card, a Habitat hat, work gloves, a screwdriver kit, protection eyewear, construction pencilm, and a hard hat.

Better World Together Foundation Awards Grant to Habitat for Humanity, Inland Valley and SAFE
Habitat for Humanity, Inland Valley, in partnership with Safe Alternatives for Everyone (S.A.F.E.), will embark upon the Building Futures Program thanks to a grant from Better World Together Foundation. This apprenticeship-type program will match at-risk youth with a mentor, provide education on basic job skills and then give the opportunity to participate in the actual hands-on construction of a Habitat home. Other integral components of the program will including exposure and education in safety awareness, project management, green building, recycling, and, most important: career exploration. Click here to read the entire story.

Best Buy Donates Appliances for Habitat Way Homes
Best Buy recently announced the donation of seven washers and dryers to the Habitat Way Project on Pujol Street in Temecula.  “At Best Buy, we are honored to be partnered up with Habitat for Humanity,” stated Benny Rincon, Jr., Community Relations Director for Best Buy.  “This great organization allows us to be more involved in the community and it helps us build lasting relationships,” Rincon continued. Click here to read the entire story.

Dixieline Lumber to Fund Home for Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley
Dixieline Lumber donated $100,000 to fund a fifth home for the Habitat Way project located on Pujol Street in Temecula. Dixieline Lumber, founded by the Cowling Family of San Diego in 1913, has a history of active community involvement. Click here to read the entire story.

Milgard Windows Donation
Habitat would like to thank Milgard Windows in Temecula for their generous check of $3700.00 which was the proceeds from their Golf Tournament. Milgard choose Habitat as their charitable organization and we are so grateful for their continuing support of our programs.

Temecula Valley Bank Contribution
To help our construction efforts @Habitat Way with 5 houses, we’d like to acknowledge a check for $2500.00 from Temecula Valley Bank. It’s the support of the community which will allow us to complete these homes and continue to provide simple decent housing in the area for deserving, hard-working families.

National Program to Help Local Families
Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity is a four-year, $105-million alliance between Thrivent Financial for Lutherans® and Habitat for Humanity® International designed to help provide a “hand up” to people who lack decent shelter. Thrivent Financial is a faith-based membership organization committed to helping its nearly 3 million members achieve financial security and give back to their congregations and communities. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry seeking to eliminate poverty housing. Click here for the full of the story.

Helping Hands Helps Those In Need:The Helping Hands for Habitat assist seniors, physically disabled citizens, and low-income homeowners with small repairs and home improvement projects. If you need a helping hand, click here for an application form. Or click here if you would like a flyer with more information.