San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity Announces 10-day Blitz Build

Driven by the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live, the local nonprofit organization will build an ADU unit in Baldwin Park over a 10-day period from July 10-19

Monrovia, CA July 8, 2024 - San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) has recently announced its new program to help low-income homeowners add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to their property to provide an affordable rental for a low-income household. Their unique program offers a zero-interest construction loan with SGV Habitat serving as the contractor for the project.

This opportunity comes at a time when many Californians are finding that an affordable home is becoming harder than ever to come by, and as ADUs are increasing in popularity across the state.?

According to a recent report by the California Housing Partnership, the state needs to build?1.2 million?affordable homes to meet the needs of low-income renters. However, nationwide median rent in the United States increased by 22 percent in the five years between 2016 and 2021, while median household incomes increased by only 15 percent during the same period.

“The need for affordable housing in the area is overwhelming and opportunities like adding ADUs to communities allow families to stay in neighborhoods they grew up and helps aging adults stay close to their support systems,” says SGV Habitat CEO Bryan Wong.?“Since I started this job in 2021 it has been my goal to dramatically increase the number of affordable?dwellings?in the San Gabriel Valley and this is just one way we are doing that.”

Housing advocates have long touted ADUs?as a solution to shortages and rising living costs. ADUs (small rental units that can be added to existing properties and ease housing shortages) are at the forefront of the efforts to supply more affordable units. ADUs are an attractive option because these units are affordable to construct, quick to build and generate revenue to the homeowner.

From July 10-19 SGV Habitat will showcase their ADU program as a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ADU home is built in partnership with a local Baldwin Park family. Hundreds of volunteers will assist with the project including individuals from throughout the San Gabriel Valley and groups from the Western States?Regional Council of Carpenters, Southern California Edison, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and others.???

Those interested in volunteering can learn more and sign up at?https://sgvhabitat.org/volunteer/blitz-build/

On-site tours, photo opportunities and interviews will available for media on Wednesday, July 10 - contact Faith Mellinger, 626.425.4609 for inquiries.

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About San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, a small group of committed volunteers founded San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity in 1990. Fueled by the generosity of volunteers and donors, we’ve served over 300 families in our local community and abroad. Families and individuals partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners receive a hand up, not a handout, as they help build their own homes alongside volunteers. All Habitat home buyers pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Faith Mellinger

SGV Habitat for Humanity

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626-425-4609

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(626) 379-2381