A work-day with our first partner family, the Brownes, who

now own a home in Plaza del Amo, Torrance.   

 

The following comes from the Habitat for Humanity/Greater Los Angeles website: 

"Habitat is a partnership between God, families in need,and volunteers and donors all trying to improve Los                     Angeles. The families we partner with become a part of                 our own families at Habitat. We carefully select families                 for each house we build and stay connected with them                     throughout the construction process, and even after they                 move in. Our homeowners are not receiving a handout,                 they are getting a hand up, as well as the safety and                     security of owning a home. Habitat homes are affordable                 due to zero-interest mortgages, volunteer labor and                     community support. Habitat homeowners pay a down                     payment, invest 500 hours of “sweat equity” in the                         construction of their home, and are responsible for                         monthly mortgage payments and upkeep of their home."