Habitat for Humanity East Bay

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Habitat for Humanity East Bay relies on the generosity of the community to achieve our mission. That is why we are proud that less than 10% of all donations are used for overhead and administrative costs. In addition, we take your privacy very seriously. Our Donor Privacy Policy assures donors that we will respect their privacy, and only use contact information as it was intended. Please join us in our campaign to serve the next 200 families in just five years!

Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Habitat for Humanity East Bay is launching a new program that will offer solutions to the foreclosure crisis in the East Bay. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program will expand on our current building programs by acquiring foreclosed properties, rehabing them, and then selling them to low-income families at affordable rates.

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Corporate Partnerships

House sponsors play a critcal role in Habitat East Bay's success. There is no typical house sponsor. Habitat East Bay works with individuals, corporations, faith groups, student groups and community groups to help deserving families achieve homeownership. You can make a lasting impression on the revitalization of East Bay communities.

Read more about partnering with Habitat East Bay.

Dream Builder Society

In support of this effort, we have launched our Dream Builder Society, a multi-year giving society. Dream Builder Society members select one of four pledge levels, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 or $25,000, and agree to make that annual gift to Habitat for Humanity East Bay for five years.

Read more about being a Dream Builder.

Planned Giving

The Habitat East Bay Legacy Society empowers individuals make a lasting gift that will help continue to improve their community through affordable housing. There are many options that will help you care for your family while investing in local neighborhoods and improving lives.

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Vacant Land – Donation or Discount

Habitat East Bay is looking for low cost land that is suitable to build on in the East Bay. Please see the information below for parcels that we are most interested in:

LAND: 1 ½ acre (65000 square feet) to 5 acres – preferably vacant or minimal structures
ZONING: R3, R4, C1, C2, C3, C4, CM, I, Light Manufacturing (or capable to be rezoned for residential use)
LOCATIONS: Alameda & Contra Costa Counties, especially: Hayward, Union City, Fremont, El Cerrito, Antioch, Pittsburg, Richmond
SPECIAL INTEREST: Vacant Light Industrial land bordering on residential areas

For more information contact Jim Bergdoll, VP Acquisitions at (510) 251-6304 x312 or JBergdoll@HabitatEB.org

Other Ways to Donate

There are a variety of 3rd party programs that help Habitat East Bay achieve their mission. Many of these programs can help improve your life as well. For instance, 41Pounds.org helps reduce your junk mail by up to 95% for five years. One-third of the subscription fee is donated to Habitat East Bay.

Read more about the various programs.