Habitat Greens

Amanda Detmer helped build at Habitat Greens along with Lowe's volunteers and children ages 10 - 18!  What a great experience - thank you to our local celebrity! 

Here she is with her Dad, Mel, and her son, Jake!

 Check out the media coverage and great photos from Saturday!  Click Here

Over 100 people gathered in May, at the East 16^th Street Subdivision, now known as Habitat Greens, to raise walls on three new homes.  The celebration included speeches from Jane Dolan, Butte County Supervisor, and Chico Mayor Ann Schwab. 

 This is the first time that Habitat for Humanity of Butte County has started three homes at one time marking the significant growth in the organization.  Through the partnerships with the City of Chico, Federal Home Loan Bank, Golden Valley Bank, PG&E, Lowe's and other generous donors and volunteers, Habitat plans to build out the Habitat Greens subdivision of 8 homes within the next two years.

  View Map of Habitat Greens Subdivision

The 3 homes we are currently working on are:

Lot 2 - Community Build: local churches and organizations.  Sponsored by Lowe's.

Juan Garcia-Vega and his wife Erika are partnering on this home along with their three children, Jenifer (not pictured), Jose, and Martha.

Lot 3 - Youth Build: PVHS ROP, CSUC, and Butte College Students

Minaxi Bhatka and her son Jay - along with her husband, Raju, and their other children Krishan and Jeyna (not pictured), will partner with HFH on this home.

Lot 4 - Women Build

 Arlene Barron and her kids Jorge, Orlando, and Jose are partnering on this house.

For more information on these builds, e-mail us at info@buttehabitat.org

 Thanks to Golden Valley Bank, Habitat was able to apply for a large grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank.  The award of $210,000 in AHP grant funding greatly exceeded our expectations, and is a significant contribution toward affordable housing in Butte County. It has even greater value when viewed in the context of the Habitat for Humanity of Butte County mission and the use of proceeds.  

PG&E has stepped forward to fund the full cost of solar electric systems in every home built by Habitat for Humanityof Butte County, saving each homeowner an approximately $500 a year in energy costs. To date, PG&E has contributed over $60,000 to HFHBC. 

To learn more about PG&E Solar Programs, click here.

This is the first LEED for Homes project in Butte County! LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources, creates less waste, and is healthier and more comfortable for occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins.

For more information about LEED for Homes, click here.