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NEWSROOM - 2008

KPBS Promo - December 25, 2008

San Diego, CA. - Cheryl Keenan and Elizabeth Neubrand discuss the history of Habitat for Humanity in San Diego.
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Organization provides foundation for endless possibilities - October 1, 2008

Carlsbad, Calif. - Habitat for Humanity International provides families in need with something all families should have - decent homes that are safe and affordable.

This is accomplished though donations of land, money, materials and labor. Families put in hundred of hours of sweat equity building their homes, and those of their neighbors. More>>>



2nd-Annual Jimmie Johnson Foundation Golf Tournament Raises More Than $500,000-August 27, 2008

El Cajon, Calif.- The Jimmie Johnson Foundation announced that funds raised from the 2nd Annual Jimmie Johnson Foundation Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction once again exceeded $500,000. More>>>


Jimmie Johnson Foundation Inaugural Golf Tournament - In the News

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12 Charities Set to Adorn Johnson's Helmet of Hope in California. Race-Worn Helmet to be Auctioned on eBay, Proceeds to Benefit Habitat for Humanity Initiative.

Concord, N.C. (Aug. 20, 2008) - The Jimmie Johnson Foundation Helmet of Hope initiative is complete, with 12 fan and media-nominated charities adorning the helmet Johnson will wear during the Aug. 31 Sprint Cup race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. More>>>


Young bicyclists from around the country have biked their way across the US; raising money and awareness for affordable housing, and will finally arrive at La Jolla Shores Thursday, July 24. - July 24, 2008

La Jolla, CA; July 24th – Thirty young adults with a group called Bike & Build are bicycling into La Jolla today ending their journey across the US. The bicyclists have spent their summer traveling from Nags Head, NC to La Jolla, CA, raising money and awareness for affordable housing causes. .
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Plans Set for 2nd Annual Jimmie Johnson Foundation Golf Tournament-June 27, 2008

CONCORD, N.H. - Jimmie and Chandra Johnson confirmed the second-annual Jimmie Johnson Foundation golf tournament and dinner auction will take place August 27-28 in San Diego, Calif. with Lowe's returning as title sponsor. More>>>



Libby Lake Project In the News - July 15, 2008

Oceanside, CA. - Youths in town for the La Raza convention lend a helping hand to a home in Habitat's Libby Lake project.

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National Council of La Raza Youth Work on San Diego Habitat for Humanity House - July 15, 2008

SAN DIEGO (July 15) - A dozen students, activists, and young Latino leaders (ages 18-25) from across the country joined a volunteer construction crew building a new San Diego Habitat for Humanity home.
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Local Youth Help Combat Substandard Housing by Raising Over $4,000 in Pennies for the San Diego Habitat for Humanity “Penny Lane Project” - July 12, 2008

San Diego -July 12th was an exciting day at the San Diego Habitat for Humanity local office as 15 year olds Morgan Couch and Kendal Blank, Members of Congregation Beth Israel joined by their mothers Susan Couch and Margot Blank, brought over four thousand dollars worth of pennies to be donated to the San Diego Habitat for Humanity Penny Lane Fund!
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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans holds volunteer build day and wall raising event as part of full home sponsorship with San Diego Habitat for Humanity - July 2008

San Diego - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has helped 500 families build affordable homes in 45 states, completing nearly one Habitat for Humanity home per day in last two years. An Additional $20 million committed to Thrivent Financial/Habitat for Humanity alliance—more than 650 homes completed so far, 322 additional homes funded in U.S. in 2008.
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Jimmie Johnson Build In the News - May 28, 2008

El Cajon, CA. - Racecar driver Jimmie Johnson is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to find four San Diego Families an affordable home.
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Chipolte's Fundraiser in Mission Valley - April 7, 2008

San Diego, CA. - The popular Mission Valley eatery dedicates 100% of its earnings to San Diego Habitat for Humanity.

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Get a Taste of Your Own Generosity! - April 9, 2008

Chipotle and San Diego Habitat for Humanity extend an invitation to the entire community to dine at the restaurant on Wednesday, April 9th from 5:00-8:00pm.
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San Diego Habitat for Humanity hosts 2nd Annual Hats Off to Women Luncheon and Fashion & Hat Show Benefiting the 2008 Women Build. - March 20, 2008

The event will kick off the 2008 Women Build campaign where women will build and fund a Habitat for Humanity home for a single mother. The event will also recognize the accomplishments of one of San Diego's most exceptional women by honoring a nominee with the "2008 San Diego Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Award".
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Switchfoot Swaps Band Instruments For Building Tools, Raises Over $100,000 For Habitat For Humanity - January 15, 2008
Band Presents Check to San Diego Habitat for Humanity Chapter

Nashville, Tenn. - Multi-Platinum selling band Switchfoot concluded its 34-city Appetite for Construction Tour with Relient K and Ruth in Everett, WA Dec. 3. The benefit tour that hit such major markets as New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas and more, raised over $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
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