Family Fundraising Activity for Habitat for Humanity SLO County

Hike for Habitat

Saturday, April 21, 2012 9am-1pm

This is our second Hike for Habitat and you are invited to help Habitat and your neighbors share a wonderful day on the Bob Jones Trail. The Bob Jones Trail is a delightful, 3 mile, multi-use trail to the sea along San Luis Obispo Creek.  Starting at the Ontario Road Park & Ride, it traverses a rocky hillside with mature oaks for shade, then crosses a golf course and the creek to enter Avila Beach and ends at the ocean.  The entire trail is flat and easy to negotiate on foot, bikes, strollers, with pets or with a group of children!  You can hike from either direction, Habitat will have Welcome Stations at both ends.  We are offering hourly 'launches' at the Avila end at the Sea Life Center where you can visit the center for free with your hike ticket and participate in an ocean habitat activity.

The trail will be filled with family friendly activities. Visit each station and receive an additional surprise at the end of your day.  Come out and hike, your day on the trail will help us cut the ribbon on our next home.  Call us for more information at 782-0687.

To register online, click here.

It's Hard Hat and Hammer Time with Habitat

Dig out that hard hat and dust off your hammer, Habitat is preparing to break ground at Rockview Place in San Luis Obispo November 1, 2012.  We need you to get this project 'under construction.'  With 90% of the funding in place, Habitat is putting faith in action and preparing for this three house build.

No family should have to choose between having a decent roof over their heads and putting food on the table.  We all know, reality does not always respect what 'should be.'  Make a donation now and let's get building!

"ABWK" Applications Available!

A Brush With Kindness is a house-preservation initiative that focuses on minor repairs, painting, weather-stripping and landscaping.  This is primarily an exterior program.(window replacement included in this scope).  Each project selected can be completed is approximately 2-5 days.

Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County is preparing to launch this program and we need projects and volunteers!   We will not be selecting projects involving mobile homes at this time.

Volunteer Requirements

Just like with our regular build volunteers, beginners are welcome! Sign-up process is the same, but mention ABWK in your subject line: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  We also enjoy Team sign-ups!

Project Application Requirements

To apply with HFHSLOCO you will need to meet these minimum requirements to submit your request for ABWK Team to come to your home.

1. You must be the homeowner and be able to provide documentation.

2. Ability to Parner with Habitat.  Habitat calls this "sweat equity" and it can be as simple as providing water or holding a ladder.  Volunteers enjoy working along-side you on the project, meeting and sharing the experience together.

3. You must have homeowners insurance and provide proof.

4. Income verification will be required to substantiate need.

If you feel your home is in need of ABWK and you meet the minimum requirements, you may contact the office to learn more about the application process.  Contact number is 782-0687 or you can come by our location at 187 Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo and pick-up an application or email us at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for one.  Use the link below to print a copy for your convenience.

Online Application here.

Churches & Inter-faith Groups

This is a great way to get involved with Habitat.  Your members can be helped by your participation, encourage both volunteers and applicants to ABWK.  We can work together to serve our community! Projects can range in cost from $500 to $5,000 dollars. Your congregation, group, or parrish may be able to raise the entire project cost for a family or church member who is currently living in a substandard situation or whose home is no longer safe.  Help us reach out and find these families. Be a part of a solution for a hard-working family!

Thank You to our First Sponsors For ABWK!