Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County is a nonprofit committed to building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
We partner with low-income individuals and families in southern Santa Barbara County to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat Homeowners build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, these homeowners achieve the support and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
Our Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
All Are Welcome: We welcome volunteers and supporters to help serve people in need of decent housing regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people.
Our Team
Meet Habitat for Humanity SSBC’s Board and Staff Members
Board of Directors
Paul Wilson, President
Doug Wood, Vice-President
Dean Given, Secretary
Chris Greco, Treasurer
Daniel Hendrickson
Jan Hubbell
Jennifer Zacharias
Jon Martin
Marcus Bird
Maureen McDermut
Nancy Locke
Ken Rideout
Rob Teel
Russell Werner
Honorary Board
Ed Birch
Janet Garufis
Leslie Meadowcroft-Schipper
Lynda Nahra
Rob Pearson
David Spainhour
Craig Zimmerman
Staff
Jessica Wishan – CEO
Catharine Manset Morreale – Director of Finance
Ben Bradley – Construction Manager
Rose Levy – Program Manager
Ruairi Bateson – ReStore Manager
Joel Delgado – ReStore Assistant Manager
Jessica Lucas – Youth Coordinator
Jack Hyland – AmeriCorps National Service Member
Liz Beebe – Disaster Relief Coordinator
Danica Marter – AmeriCorps Vista Service Member
Alexandra Hamill – Grants Manager