On behalf of CREDE's Giveback Committee, we are proud to support this mission and invite you to join us. HomeAid OCLA and CREDE believe that housing is a human right, and every project brings us closer to ending homelessness in our communities. Your donation—of any size—helps provide not just shelter, but hope, stability, and a path forward for those who need it most. Together, we can help build a future where everyone has a place to call home.
In 1989, leaders in the building industry of Southern California engaged in a revolutionary project: the renovation of an old farmhouse in Irvine into affordable housing for at-risk families. This one-off project opened the door to an innovative new idea: a charitable branch of the building industry that donates their expertise, labor, and materials towards construction to reduce the overall cost of the project. HomeAid's story of helping people facing housing insecurity began.
What makes HomeAid OCLA special is how our community comes together to make our work possible. Our Builder Captains and their partners generously donate materials, expertise, time and labor toward our projects. Sometimes HomeAid OCLA owns the building; other times, we serve as the bridge between a nonprofit operator and the builder who steps up to bring the project to life. Each project we build brings us one step closer to closing the housing insecurity gap.