Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Desiderio Community

San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and the City of Pasadena Collaborate on Affordable Housing Development. Groundbreaking Event to Take Place on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony for Desiderio Homes in Pasadena, The Desiderio Groundbreaking Celebration marks the official beginning of construction for nine affordable homes, a collaborative project involving the City of Pasadena, the United States Army, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity. Three of the bungalow courtyard homes are reserved for veterans.

The Desiderio Homes is San Gabriel Valley Habitat’s first opportunity to build affordable homes in Pasadena since 1992. San Gabriel Valley Habitat garnered this current opportunity when the Army’s decision to close the Desiderio Army Reserve Center was announced and a year-long public hearing process to develop the Desiderio Reuse Plan ensued. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Public Benefit Conveyance (PBC) of 1.3 acres of land to San Gabriel Valley Habitat for self-help housing.

San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity is committed to honoring the heroic military service exemplified by Reginald B. Desiderio for whom the Desiderio Army Reserve Center was named. At the event will be dignitaries, and legacy donors, The ‘Pride of Pasadena,’ the Pasadena High School Marching Band, and the Pasadena Police Department. Attendees will meet the future homebuyers and learn more about the new neighborhood development.

The Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. at 605-695 Westminister Drive, Pasadena.

Parking is accessed from Arroyo Boulevard on the north side of the former Desiderio Army Reserve Center.

San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity has provided affordable housing in the San Gabriel Valley since 1990. We believe that access to safe, decent and affordable housing is a basic human right that should be available to all. San Gabriel Valley Habitat seeks to eliminate substandard housing and living conditions by partnering with businesses, local communities, eligible homeowners, and volunteers from all walks of life. Our carefully selected families purchase their homes through a no-profit, no interest loan and invest 500 hours of Sweat Equity to achieve stability, independence, and bright futures for their children. San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity’s programs are a hand up, not a handout.

For more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit sgvhabitat.org. Inquiries also can be made at info@sgvhabitat.org or by calling (626) 387-6899. 400 S. Irwindale Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 387-6899 Fax: (626) 387-6890.