Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County Breaks Ground at Blankenship Place. On May 1st, Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County welcomed 56 guests to theBlankenship Place groundbreaking ceremony in Sebastopol. The event brought togethercommunity leaders, supporters, and future homeowners to celebrate the start of thistransformative housing project. Read the May Newsletter

HABITAT’S HISTORY The idea that became Habitat for Humanity first grew from the fertile soil of Koinonia Farm, a community farm outside of Americus, Georgia, founded by farmer and biblical scholar Clarence Jordan. Learn more in the February 2025 Newsletter

Looking to the Future. As we reflect on the year gone by, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support of our community—partners, donors, volunteers, and advocates—who share in our mission to make affordable homeownership a reality for families in need. Together, we’ve made great strides toward building homes, communities, and hope. In this… Read more »

Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County is privileged to welcome Misty Bastoni as our new CEO. Meet the Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County Team. Get the latest info on the Sebastopol build. Learn about Cars for Homes and much more in our latest newsletter. Read our September 2024 Newsletter

MYTHS AND STEREOTYPES ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING Even before the COVID-19 pandemic millions of Americans lacked safe, stable, and affordable housing. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, it is now estimated that the United States will need more than 7 million additional affordable housing units to meet the current demand. The housing gap continues… Read more »

The ReStore is more than just a place to find great deals on new and gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials. Since 2003, from our humble beginnings in a small garage, the ReStore has been keeping usable home and building materials out of the waste stream while helping local families build everyday security and… Read more »

Our affiliate was formed in 1984 by a group of Sonoma County volunteers dedicated to ending poverty housing in our county. Within the first seven years dedicated community volunteers completed 18 rehabilitated homes, and in 1991 we built the first Habitat home for Efren C. and his family within one week, with the help of… Read more »

In this Newsletter you will find: Habitat Answers Community Questions Volunteer at Habitat Shop at ReStore Habitat of Maui Meet a Board Member Aging in Place Read the Sep 2023 Newsletter

Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County (“Habitat”) is an affiliate of the global organization that creates quality, affordable homes for low income and working families. Since 1984 Habitat has enabled dozens of families from Sonoma County to move into homes that they themselves helped to build. And most recently Habitat is helping low-income seniors, veterans,… Read more »

As we enter the months of summer break, outdoor concerts, bike rides, beach and picnic gatherings, and sporting events I think how truly blessed our community is. Driving through Sonoma County, visiting Lake Sonoma and seeing the sparkling water top at almost 100%, I teared up with delight. Our community has gone through so much… Read more »