HomeAid Sacramento

08/25/2026

It is with a grateful heart for what they do at The Grove for the young people, that HomeAid Sacramento decided to fund the $500 cost associated with one year of counselling and supportive services for twelve residents of The Grove ($6,000). Additionally, HomeAid decided to sponsor the maintenance of six cabins at $1,000 per cabin ($6,000). A check for $12,000 was presented to First Step Communities for this purpose at our July Board of Directors meeting. The value FSC brings to the lives of the young people they serve AND the value they bring to our community at large cannot be measured. We’re grateful for our partnership and for their dedication to moving the needle on homelessness.

08/21/2026

Forged by Fire: Grit, Grace & Grizzly Flats

Anticipation leading up to our August 17th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony included coverage by CBS 13, featuring a one hour documentary on the aftermath of the Fire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onPL52S_558

08/21/2026

CapRadio aired a great show yesterday featuring HomeAid Sacramento Executive Director, Amber Celmer, and Director of Building and Planning, Karen Garner. Listen in if you'd like to learn more about their partnership and details of the Grizzly Flats Rebuilds process.

We'll learn more about a partnership between El Dorado County and HomeAid Sacramento to build more homes in Grizzly Flats. Plus, hear about some of the films premiering this weekend. Finally, how Sites of Vacancy transforms spaces in the city via art

08/20/2026

In case you missed us on every major media outlet earlier this week... 🏠

We had to go BIG with our first ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the first TWO houses rebuilt by Elliott Homes, who rallied their trades and made it possible for us to hand keys to a brand new home to two deserving families (each!) who lost their homes in the Caldor Fire, five years to the day from our celebration.

In partnership with El Dorado County and with continued support from the El Dorado Community Foundation - this is just the beginning as we exercise the power of collaboration to help rebuild the community of Grizzly Flats who had lost hope that anyone would "come for us," until now.

We're beyond grateful to Elliott Homes, their trusted trades, and everyone else who made this possible!

08/20/2026

Part 1: HomeAid Sac & El Dorado County Grizzly Flats Rebuild Project - Elliott Homes' Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 🏠

🚍 How do you rally a big crowd to make the trek out to Grizzly Flats for their entire morning, you say? Charter a bus and load it with champagne - it's a celebration, ladies and gentlemen! 🥂

08/15/2026

There's a plan, called Title 25, to get victims back into an actual house. It essentially skirts some of the building regulations, like solar and sprinklers, by building homes with smaller square footage.

08/15/2026

We celebrated a milestone! On August 3, we marked the completion of our 125th project with a ribbon-cutting for xHope’s new Pathways of Hope Empowerment Center. The ceremony brought together community partners and local leaders, including remarks from Sacramento District 5 Supervisor Pat Hume and Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen. 

This inspiring new center will serve as a dedicated hub for educational programming, youth enrichment, mentorship, caregiver support, and community collaboration. It will also provide a welcoming space where organizations, schools, businesses, and community leaders can gather to host meetings, build partnerships, and work together to strengthen support for vulnerable children and families. 

We are grateful to Builder Captain Roussos Construction for its leadership on this milestone project, and to KTM Construction, Urban Surfaces, Sonray Door and Trim, and USA Properties Fund for their generous contributions. We also thank Pennymac for hosting a clothing drive to help stock the Center's community closet.

08/14/2026

🎥 We’re excited to share that CBS13 will feature HomeAid Sacramento and our Caldor Fire Rebuild Project this weekend.

Tune in today, August 14 during the 5 p.m. newscast for two live segments from Grizzly Flats, including coverage from a rebuild home currently under construction by USA Properties Fund.

CBS13 has also produced a documentary about the Caldor Fire and its aftermath, featuring our rebuild efforts and the resilience of the Grizzly Flats community.

Forged by Fire: Grit, Grace & Grizzly Flats will air tomorrow, on August 15 at 8 p.m. on CBS13. You can also watch the stream by downloading the CBS13 app or visiting CBS13.com.

08/13/2026

HomeAid’s very own Amber Celmer was recently recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as a Nonprofit Executive of the Year. HomeAid Sacramento is proud to have Amber’s dedicated leadership guiding our mission to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We look forward to the continued impact we will make together with her at the helm.

07/17/2026

You're invited!

Join HomeAid Sacramento, xHope, and Roussos Construction as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for xHope's newly renovated Pathways of Hope Empowerment Center.

This transformed space will provide educational programming, youth enrichment, mentorship, caregiver support, and community collaboration for vulnerable youth and families throughout our community.

📅 Monday, August 3, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM
📍 9096 Elkmont Way, Elk Grove

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the new Empowerment Center and enjoy tacos while celebrating this exciting milestone.

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ikWgjZjUT8bmSjvZ6

We hope to see you there!