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We are very pleased to share the 2011 Amgen Foundation Contributions Report, which features Kim Larkins, Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County’s Board Chair and Crew Leader extraordinare. “Habitat’s Ventura County Executive Director Stacy Swanson describes Kim as “the kind of board chair that nonprofit executives wish for.” Swanson continues: […]

Amgen recognizes Habitat Board ...


State Farm recognizes the importance of ending poverty housing. That’s why State Farm awarded a $5,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County. On March 7th,  Agent, George Pond presented the check to Habitat for Humanity for Humanity at the building site of the next home sponsored by “Habitat […]

State Farm Presents $5,000 ...


Race organizer Josh Spiker said the event, in its 11th year, was a record turnout.  (Thank you Josh!!) Joslyn Tillar, a volunteer staffing the booth for Habitat for Humanity, the beneficiary of this year’s race, said the event provided a great way to get word out about what Habitat does […]

Hundreds Support Habitat for ...


Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County is seeking applicants in Nyeland Acres for its exterior home repair program, A Brush with Kindness.  For low-income homeowners who qualify, Habitat for Humanity provides small loans and volunteer crews for simple repairs, such as painting, weed removal, and yard clean up.  To learn […]

Habitat Offering ‘Simple’ Exterior ...



In late 2011, Montecito Bank & Trust awarded 159 nonprofit organizations from Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties a total of $1,000,000 to help them continue their good work.  Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County received a generous gift of $4,000 to support programs serving low- and moderate-income individuals and families […]

Our Sincere Thanks to ...


If you shop online… GoodShop.com donates a portion of proceeds to charity. [Search for Habitat for Humanity – Ventura County]   If you’re getting married… IDoFoundation.org helps couples create gift registries, invitations, and party favors that benefit charitable organizations.   If you have shoes cluttering up your closet… Soles4Souls.org distributes […]

8 Ways to Help ...


Every Holiday season, Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County is honored to be a part of numerous Alternative Christmas Fairs along with many deserving charities!  If you are not familiar with the Alternative Christmas Fair concept, it is a wonderful way to ease holiday shopping stress, help raise funds for […]

Alternative Christmas Fairs… Help ...


Habitat for Humanity has received a very special gift from the students at Walnut Elementary and Sycamore Canyon Schools in Newbury Park! More than 1,300  school kids  are using their artwork to raise money for their schools and Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County.  On Friday, December 2nd, Habitat received […]

A Very Special THANK ...