California
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, a nonprofit group that builds low-cost housing for the working poor, is seeking donations and volunteers for its weeklong “work camp” scheduled for July 1 to 6.
June 17, 1991
The Ventura and Los Angeles area chapters of Habitat for Humanity have announced a program for repairing, rehabilitating and rebuilding homes damaged by the Jan. 17 earthquake.
March 5, 1994
World & Nation
Courts: He refuses gift house, calling it a ‘monstrosity.’ Group sues, saying its services aren’t free if he doesn’t live there.
June 20, 1997
The Case of the House on Newhall Avenue doesn’t exactly conjure up images of Jimmy Carter with a hammer in his hand.
June 3, 1997
Business
MacKenzie Scott makes $436-million donation to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its U.S. affiliates as part of the “Giving Pledge” she signed.
March 22, 2022
In the first major post-riot relief for the San Fernando Valley, Rebuild L.A. is channeling $70,000 worth of supplies donated by the lumber industry to help build eight Pacoima townhouses for poor families.
Feb. 5, 1993
On a vast stretch of land in South-Central Los Angeles where gang members once fought amid weeds and rubbish, a new neighborhood flush with single-family homes is taking root through the efforts of Habitat for Humanity.
Dec. 6, 1998
Entertainment & Arts
* Padres Contra El Cancer’s second annual El Sueno de Esperanza Gala will honor Nydia Rojas, Marco Antonio Firebaugh and Renan Almendarez-Coello Wednesday at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Oct. 21, 2001
As spring break approaches, many students at Cal Lutheran University are looking forward to a vacation.
March 11, 1993
Housing & Homelessness
Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity--the low-income housing organization that uses carpenters such as Jimmy Carter--toured the Los Angeles area this week to dedicate new home sites and meet with developers.
Oct. 31, 1992