Three families scooped their first shovelful of soil at the site of their future Carpinteria homes on April 18.
Coastal View News – April 25, 2017

Habitat for Humanity hosted the future homeowners, as well as staff, supporters, media and elected officials, for a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of three affordable homes approved for the vacant lot at 4949 Sawyer Ave. “With the stability of a permanent home, families can devote more attention to their jobs, education and health. As the cycle of poverty is broken, their children benefit, neighborhoods are revitalized and entire communities improve. Habitat is proud to provide tangible, life-changing results for these families,” stated Jon Peterson, CEO of Habitat for Humanity South Santa Barbara County.

April 18 was a teary morning for those at 4949 Sawyer Ave. in Carpinteria.
Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine – April 27, 2017

Yet the day was met with an event and a feeling that even the rain couldn’t dampen. For April 18 saw the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three new homes for three deserving families, and emotion surrounding the event ensured that some of the tears shed that day did not belong to the weather. The day began with Carpinteria Community Member Marybeth Carty, who explained that Habitat for Humanity plans to build three homes for three families: The Huerta, Lopez and Polunets families. Of these families, 14 new individuals will be provided a better living situation, 8 of which are children.

Latest Build Site Announced in Carpinteria
Santa Barbara Independent – April 30, 2017

On April 18, Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its latest development site in Carpinteria. This is the nonprofit’s fourth project in Santa Barbara County. County Supervisor Das Williams noted that Carpinteria has the lowest housing production in the county and hoped for more projects like this.

Three families chosen to live in Carpinteria neighborhood will assist in the construction work
Noozhawk – April 21, 2017
On April 18, Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County broke ground on its fourth affordable housing neighborhood at 4949 Sawyer Ave., Carpinteria. A crowd of local community members, city and government officials and dignitaries, along with representatives from Habitat staff, board of directors and supporters gathered to celebrate the milestone.

“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” – Arthur Ashe
CJ Affiliate Blog – April 3, 2017

One of the core philosophies at CJ Affiliate is to make connections. Yes, I could be referring to advertisers and publishers, but we also place importance on connecting with our local communities. Here’s how we did just that with the generous folks at Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County.