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Peninsula Habitat is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International that builds affordable homes for very low-income families - offering them a hand up, not a handout.
Home ownership is virtually unattainable for the majority of people living on the Peninsula. Only 18 percent of households can afford to buy an entry-level home in San Mateo County, well below the overall U.S. affordability score of 62 percent. In fact, the median price of a first-time home in the county is $824,500, requiring a minimum qualifying income of $166,090.* In comparison, a very low-income family served by Peninsula Habitat has an income of $56,550 for a family of four.
*According to the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.)
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Valley Presbyterian Church Bicycle Riders Participate in Race Across America
Cycling enthusiasts have dubbed Race Across America "the world's toughest bike race." That moniker doesn't scare the four-person team of everyday folks from Valley Presbyterian Church, now called 'Team H4' or 'Holy Rollers Hammering for Habitat Homes.' In fact, Team H4 hopes the drama generated by the coast-to-coast race on June 11-20 will draw attention to a cause they believe in and raise $50,000 for Peninsula Habitat for Humanity.
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press release.
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Peninsula Habitat Holds Dedication in South San Francisco
 Peninsula Habitat's Commercial Avenue construction project in South San Francisco came to a close with the dedication of four new homes there on Friday, February 29th.
Board Chairman Leif Langensand expressed special thanks to the city of South San Francisco for its generous land donation and especially for the city council's strong leader-ship and support for the project.
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Peninsula Habitat Redwood City Project Gets Underway
Construction of Peninsula Habitat's newest affordable housing project for very low-income families is now underway in Redwood City, following final building approvals from the city. The project is made possible in part through a substantial land donation from the city, as well as a $195,000 grant from the State of California as the result of Proposition 46 funding for low-income housing. Read entire press release
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Kaiser Permanente Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday with Special Work Day at Peninsula Habitat Site
Honoring the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in January, Kaiser Permanente mobilized employees from all over the Bay Area to help build four Peninsula Habitat homes in South San Francisco. Peninsula Habitat construction sites are normally closed on Mondays and holidays, but our volunteer department is always eager to help groups plan special events or team-building days. For more information about group volunteering at Peninsula Habitat, contact Don Varney, Volunteer Services Manager. Phone: (650) 568-7341. Email:
dvarney@peninsulahabitat.org
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