Our history

Established in Chico, California in 1993, Habitat for Humanity of Butte County is one of the more than 1500 local Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the United States that work with local volunteers to build safe affordable homes for hardworking families. We have built more than 48 Habitat homes and have revitalized many Butte County neighborhoods, creating safe and vibrant communities where families can prosper and children can thrive.

Locally

We are self-governed and responsible for raising the funds we need to build homes for local families. Sales in our ReStore, generous donations from individuals and organizations, and grants provide the resources we need to construct Habitat homes.

The families who partner with us work side by side with volunteers to build their homes. Swinging hammers and wielding paint brushes, they are involved in every aspect of construction. Once settled into their new homes, Habitat for Humanity homeowners quickly become active and valued members of the community, caring for their homes and joining their neighbors to create a friendly and safe environment for everyone. 

The year 2023 marks the 30 Year Anniversary of Habitat for Humanity of Butte County. 

In 30 years, we have: 

  • built 48 houses (Chico, plus Garden View, Ripley, Edwards, Camelia, Wagstaff)
  • 38 houses in Chico and 8 houses in Paradise (1 lost in the fire), 2 houses in Oroville
  • served 71 adults and 99 children
  • had 4 homeowners paid off or sold their mortgage

Our future is promising for continued growth in building more houses in Chico and Paradise for those eligible.

 

 

 

 

Globally

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. 

Habitat for Humanity works in more than 70 countries — we have helped more than 39 million people improve their living conditions since 1976.

Habitat works together with families, local communities, volunteers, and partners from around the world so that more people are able to live in affordable and safe homes. Our advocacy efforts focus on policy reform to remove systemic barriers preventing low-income and historically underserved families from accessing adequate, affordable shelter.

 

 

 

Addresses

Location  |  220 Meyers St. Chico, Ca 95928

Mailing  |  P.O. Box 3073
Chico, CA 95927

Contact

Please Contact Us:
info@buttehabitat.org

(530) 343-7423
ReStore (530) 895-1271

Hours

Administrative Hours: 
Mon – Fri, 9:00 AM -5:00 PM

ReStore Hours: 
Tues-Sat, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (donations accepted until 5:30 PM)

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