Day of Caring

On Saturday, September 25th we were excited to welcome volunteers in our ReStore through the United Way's Day of Caring. The Day of Caring was created as a way to promote the spirit and value of volunteering. And if there's one thing we value around here, it is our dedicated volunteers! The Day of Caring volunteers helped with customer service, stocking new inventory, and taking in new donated materials.

It is inspiring to see the continued support of so many volunteers. We have one crew of volunteers that we affectionately call the "The Thursday Crew" because we can rely on their commitment each and every week.  Our volunteers motivate us to work harder and allows us to provide more affordable, decent, and sustainable housing for hardworking families. 

If you're looking for a  way to give back to the community, we invite you to volunteer with us. Please check out our volunteer calendar.

Meet the Escamilla Family

Partner Family profile: The Escamilla Family

Patty and Gabriel are the parents of three adorable children: Gabriel Jr., 7, and his twin sisters, Andrea and Liliana, age 5. All five currently live in a two room, 800 square foot, mobile home, that they share with Patty's parents.  It is difficult having 7 people in one mobile home, but the Escamilla's were unable to find a safe, affordable two-bedroom apartment to raise their 3 young children: Gabriel Jr., 7, and his twin sisters, Andrea and Liliana 5.

Gabriel works as a finish carpenter in town and Patty is currently a full-time mom to her three young children, and finishing her nursing degree at Santa Barbara City College. 

The Escamillas are looking forward to providing a stable, affordable home for their children. The opportunity for homeownership would not be possible without Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County.

Construction Update on San Pascual Street

Thanks to our wonderful individual volunteers and groups from Bank of America, the Interfaith Community, and Faith Lutheran Church we are making great progress at the San Pascual construction site.

We are pleased to share that the San Pascual affordable housing project is now 3/4 of the way done. Drywall was installed in September and the trenching for the sewer and water connections is almost complete. Painting and finish carpentry will start within the next week or two.