Tammy Marine, CEO completed term as Chair of the Board of Governance for the Continuum of Care County of Riverside

On June 16, 2022, Tammy Marine, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley CEO completed a four year term as Chair of the Board of Governance (BOG) for the Continuum of Care (COC) for the County of Riverside. The BOG is the body that administers the funding that is received from the state and federal government for homelessness.

“It has been an honor to serve as the Chair for these past years. Homelessness is only an arm’s length away from our programming at Habitat. Many of our applicants come to us straight from subsidized rental programs and Habitat is a back door out of that system. It was a natural fit to contribute to solving homelessness and I leave with pride over the many accomplishments of the collective energy of so many devoted professionals during my tenure as BOG Chair,” shared Tammy Marine, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley CEO.

Here are a few accomplishments the BOG made in the last 4 years:

Established better policies and procedures Initiated a monthly resource report

Tripled funding Stimulated better regionally collaboration

Completed a Gaps Analysis/Needs Assessment Contributed to the 5 Yr Homeless Action Plan

And most important: significantly lowered the number of unsheltered homeless in the county for the first time in years.

“The homeless crisis is so much more than it seems. A homeless individual is a walking story that may include barriers like unemployment, untreated health issues, abuse, bad luck, bad choices, addiction and so much more. It is my opinion that no human being intentionally sets out to fail. The work provided through the COC providers helps overcome those barriers while providing hope! It has been an honor to support our homeless population in this tiny way and it has reiterated to me the importance of our work and the meaning of “home,” added Tammy Marine, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley CEO.

National Preparedness Month – Are you ready?

Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley promotes disaster preparedness planning

Temecula, CA – Fires are raging and the thought of a potential big quake always lingers for Californians. September is National Preparedness month and being prepared for an emergency is critical. Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley (Habitat) is supporting the local community in an aim to “Be Ready.” In partnership with the Ready.gov LISTOS California campaign and the Inland Empire Community Foundation, Habitat will be hosting four disaster preparedness planning awareness Be Ready shopping days. Shopping days will take place at Habitat’s local stores in Temecula. Shoppers will have the opportunity to pick up a free LISTOS Disaster Ready Guide, as well as other disaster ready kit items.

“As an organization that emphasizes a focus on shelter in our core principles, we want to make sure that where our local families shelter is a safe place. The reality is that living in Southern California, our communities are at risk for earthquakes and fires, but we can be ready,” shared Tammy Marine, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Executive Director. “National Preparedness month is an opportunity to engage with our community about planning for disasters. Habitat’s partnership with LISTOS and the Inland Empire Community Foundation encourages family discussions on being prepared, as well as promotes planning and action to be ready should a disaster happen.”

Preparing for a disaster can be simple and in times of crisis, being as ready as possible can save time and lives. Making a plan, building a kit and staying informed can all help families stay safe if and when a disaster hits. To download a LISTOS Disaster Ready Guide from home visit habitativ.org/listos.

Be Ready Shopping Dates - Pick up a free LISTOS Disaster Ready Guide:

Habitat Design Center
28410 Vincent Moraga Drive, Temecula, CA 92590

September 22, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
September 29, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 3, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Habitat ReStore
27479 Enterprise Cir W., Temecula, CA 92590

October 23, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Social distancing and safe shopping practices still apply for all Be Ready shopping days. For more information on National Preparedness month resources HabitatIV.org

The region’s leading champion for providing homes and repairs for area residents breaks fund-raising record at annual Christmas tree celebration

TEMECULA, CA – December 21, 2018 – Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley’s 12th annual Christmas Tree Lane was, once again, a wonderful experience for everyone that visited the display and helped raise funds for the organization. Christmas Tree Lane 2018 will be celebrated as the organization’s most successful display so far, raising $29,000 for the organizations home building and repair projects throughout the Inland Empire region. The event featured 20 designer-decorated trees and a full-size playhouse on display at Promenade Temecula from November 4th – December 16th.

The Christmas Tree Lane committee was led by Jackie Steed, of Reliable Realty, who worked closely with the Habitat staff and designers to create 19 beautiful trees sponsored by local businesses. The display title sponsor was JP Morgan Chase & Company, and Pacific Western Bank sponsored the life-size playhouse. Christmas tree sponsors included:  Rancho Dental, SRCAR, Langdon Flooring, Gosch Auto, Lilium Lee, JP Morgan Chase & Company, Reliable Realty, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Living Spaces, Mission Increase Inland Valley, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac GMC, Christian Youth Theatre, Hine Mazda Subaru, JPower Group, HBX, LLC, Temecula Valley Toyota Scion and Temecula Creek Inn. 

“We are so excited about the success of this year’s Christmas Tree Lane. It is one of our largest fund-raisers for the year and this one was the best yet! We are especially thankful for the support of our sponsors, designers, staff, and volunteers. The team worked so hard to make the display extremely beautiful, and we couldn’t have had this success without them,” said Tammy Marine, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley.

 The 19 Christmas trees were created by talented designers who transformed each tree into a magical Christmas experience. Designers included Bev Rudde, Patti Utke, Jennifer Lloyd and Amy Sullivan with Christian Youth Theatre and Wille and Sandy with Lilium Lee. The display was a labor of love for many loyal Habitat volunteers who love giving of their time during the holiday season. Additional volunteers who helped set up, staff ticket sales, and break down the display were from HR Block, Chaparral High School and Great Oak High School. 

 We want to give a big thank you to all our loyal Habitat volunteers, the talented tree designers, and all the businesses and student volunteers who helped make this event possible. It takes hours to set up, manage and breakdown this incredible Christmas experience and we appreciate everyone who came out to help make a magical Christmas experience a reality,” said Elizabeth Hamerschlag, Special Events & Marketing Director, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley.

 About Habitat for Humanity

In 1991, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley (HFHIV) was founded as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Using faith-based principles as it’s foundation, the organization exists to provide low income housing, home repair and home preservation services for families in the Inland Valley region. Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally, as well as globally, through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their housing conditions.T

Grid Alternatives: Energy Efficiency Workshop

Come learn about how to improve your home! This workshop is targeted for us to learn tools such as weatherization, vampire energy costs, and PhotoVoltaic Solar Maintenance. The workshop will take place at the Habitat for Humanity IV Restore on March 22, 2018 from 2-3 PM. Want to join? Please call (951) 296- 3362 to reserve your spot! Light refreshments will be served. 

Questions? Call (951) 471- 7047

Paradise Cares