Giving Back with Habitat for Humanity | Oakland, CA

Oakland is home to thousands of people experiencing homelessness, and thanks to the efforts of The Agency and a recent Build Day with Giveback Homes, two families have found places to call their own. Twenty-two staff and agents from our Northern California offices teamed up with Habitat for Humanity earlier this month to transform two neglected properties into affordable housing and help community members in need find stability and unlock their full potential through first-time homeownership.

A group of us at The Agency volunteered to make improvements, installing flooring, putting in a French drain, caulking windows and setting up an air purifiers. In the spirit of making the most of underutilized resources, we also repurposed bricks from a chimney to create a walkway. With a combined 176 hours of service, the team helped complete one of the two residences, where a couple plans to raise their 12-year-old son. Construction on the other home will wrap in August.