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Join HomeAid America and Zonda on November 19 in Newport Beach for the 2027 Housing Market Economic Outlook Breakfast.He...
10/07/2026

Join HomeAid America and Zonda on November 19 in Newport Beach for the 2027 Housing Market Economic Outlook Breakfast.

Hear from Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda & NewHomeSource, alongside policy leaders Tom Grable, Dan Dunmoyer, and Lake Coulson, and builder leaders Matt Zaist, Seth Ring, Tim McSunas, Richard Douglass, and James Furey.

The program will be moderated by Tim Sullivan, Chief Advisory Officer at Zonda, and Scott Larson, CEO of HomeAid America.

Connect with industry peers, hear from housing experts, and gain insight into what’s ahead for the housing market in 2027.

Proceeds support HomeAid’s mission to help individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education.

👉 Register or learn about sponsorship opportunities:
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/YlQAcw?vid=1sqcx7

What can happen when everyone contributes what they can? 🥣🏡Marcia Brown’s Stone Soup has been teaching generations of re...
10/06/2026

What can happen when everyone contributes what they can? 🥣🏡

Marcia Brown’s Stone Soup has been teaching generations of readers a simple but powerful lesson: when a community comes together and shares its resources, something greater becomes possible.

It’s a message that feels especially meaningful to HomeAid. Builders, service providers, trade partners, volunteers, donors, and supporters each bring something different to the table—and together, we create housing and resources that help individuals and families experiencing homelessness move toward stability.

Our book review also includes discussion questions and activities for families, classrooms, and community groups looking to explore generosity, empathy, and service.

📖 Read Stone Soup and explore the full review: https://www.homeaid.org/book-reviews/stone-soup

Building hope through community collaboration. Inland Empire is featured in the October issue of Builder and Developer,...
10/05/2026

Building hope through community collaboration.

Inland Empire is featured in the October issue of Builder and Developer, sharing how partnerships throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties are helping create housing, supportive services and greater stability for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The feature highlights several projects underway—from renovating emergency shelter space to developing transitional housing for youth, families and veterans.

These projects are possible because builders, trade partners, service providers, nonprofits, volunteers and donors continue to come together around a shared purpose: creating places where people can move forward with dignity.

We’re proud to celebrate HomeAid Inland Empire and the community partners making this work possible.

Read the full feature and see what collaboration can build: https://www.homeaid.org/news

⏰ Early Bird Pricing Ends TODAY!Join HomeAid America and Zonda on November 19 in Newport Beach for the 2027 Housing Mark...
09/30/2026

⏰ Early Bird Pricing Ends TODAY!

Join HomeAid America and Zonda on November 19 in Newport Beach for the 2027 Housing Market Economic Outlook Breakfast.

Hear from Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda & NewHomeSource, alongside policy leaders Tom Grable, Dan Dunmoyer, and Lake Coulson, and builder leaders Matt Zaist, Seth Ring, Tim McSunas, Richard Douglass, and James Furey.

The program will be moderated by Tim Sullivan, Chief Advisory Officer at Zonda, and Scott Larson, CEO of HomeAid America.

Early Bird tickets are $250 through October 1 — register today before pricing increases.

Proceeds support HomeAid’s mission to help individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education.

👉 Register or learn about sponsorship opportunities:
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/YlQAcw?vid=1sqcx7

09/29/2026

“It’s not just four walls.”

For Karen Garner, working alongside families in Grizzly Flats brought a new appreciation for everything the word “home” represents—the memories, relationships, and moments that happen within it.

Five years after the Caldor Fire, families are finding a pathway home through a collaboration between El Dorado County, HomeAid Sacramento , the building industry, and community partners.

🎙️ Grizzly Flats: Rebuilding Home After the Caldor Fire, the newest episode of Unsheltered Conversations, is out now.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation: https://www.homeaid.org/unsheltered-conversations

09/28/2026

“What do you need? How can I help?”

For Christopher Brown, that willingness to step up is part of what makes the Sacramento region’s building community so special.

Builders, trades, suppliers, and partners have rallied around families in Grizzly Flats who are still rebuilding after the Caldor Fire—bringing their skills and resources together to help create a pathway home.

Hear Christopher share more about the people behind this effort in the next episode of Unsheltered Conversations, releasing tomorrow, September 29.

Catch up on Unsheltered Conversations: https://www.homeaid.org/unsheltered-conversations

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to step away from the day-to-day and reconnect with the people beside you.This...
09/25/2026

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to step away from the day-to-day and reconnect with the people beside you.

This week, the HomeAid America team gathered in the Colorado mountains for our 2026 staff retreat — affectionately known as Camp HomeAid.

Our purpose was simple but important: reconnect with one another, celebrate what we’ve accomplished, explore new ideas, and return to our work with a stronger shared vision for the future.

Over several days, we talked about who we are as individuals and as a team, explored our different working and communication styles, celebrated wins, challenged ourselves to think differently, and looked ahead to the opportunities before HomeAid in 2027. We also made time for good food, laughter, a little Colorado exploring, and the relationships that make this team special.

One of the themes we kept coming back to was that we don’t all need to think or work the same way. In fact, our different perspectives and strengths are part of what makes us better. The opportunity is to understand those differences and use them intentionally in service of our mission.

We left Camp HomeAid with individual commitments and a shared “trail map” for where we want to go together.

Most importantly, we left reminded that Building a Future Without Homelessness starts with a strong team committed to doing the work together.

Grateful for this team and excited for the trail ahead.

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We’re stronger when we build together. 🏠The latest HomeAid America newsletter is now available!This issue celebrates the...
09/18/2026

We’re stronger when we build together. 🏠

The latest HomeAid America newsletter is now available!

This issue celebrates the people and partnerships behind our mission, with updates from HomeAid affiliates across the country, industry connections, education and advocacy resources, new episodes of Unsheltered Conversations, and more.

Every project, partnership, and act of support brings us closer to a future without homelessness.

Read the latest issue:
https://www.homeaid.org/newsletters

Term of the Month: Substance Use Disorder (SUD)Understanding the complexities of homelessness starts with understanding ...
09/17/2026

Term of the Month: Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Understanding the complexities of homelessness starts with understanding the language surrounding it.

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a health condition that affects a person’s brain and behavior and can lead to difficulty controlling the use of substances such as alcohol, medications, or other drugs.

Terms like these often come up in conversations about homelessness, housing, and supportive services. Knowing what they mean helps us better understand the challenges individuals and families may face—and equips us to have more informed, compassionate conversations about meaningful solutions.

Explore HomeAid’s Glossary of Terms and other educational resources to deepen your understanding of homelessness: Link in Bio || https://www.homeaid.org/education

09/15/2026

“Our home no longer looks like a cave. It looks like a home.”

That’s what one mother shared after receiving beds for her family.

Before, they had been sleeping on the floor. Their backs hurt, and that pain followed the children into their school day. After receiving beds, their mother said the family felt supported—and their space finally felt like home.

It’s a reminder that meeting one basic need can have an impact far beyond the bed itself.

🎧 Hear Doniqua Lewis share more in the newest episode of Unsheltered Conversations: More Than a Bed: Building Security, Stability, and Hope for Children and Families.

Listen now at homeaid.org/unsheltered-conversations.

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