Our Vision

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Our Mission Statement

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

About Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity

Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide 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 shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Through partnerships with our cities, businesses, faith groups, service clubs, and individuals, we proudly serve the communities of Chino, Chino Hills, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Glendora, La Puente, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas, Upland, Walnut and West Covina.

Our History

In October 1989, 45 people met to consider forming a Habitat for Humanity affiliate in the Pomona Valley. In March 1990, a decision was made to raise $5000 to build a house in Tijuana, Mexico for a Jimmy Carter Work Camp project. At a July 1990 Steering Committee meeting, eleven persons were named to form the Board of Directors. Early in 1991, Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity began work on the first house, donated by Pilgrim Place in Claremont. The house was moved to a site in San Dimas and in cooperation with the City Redevelopment Agency the work of rehabilitation was completed in December of that year. Over the years the Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliate has built or renovated 45 homes. The response of the community to partner with us has been outstanding. Usually over 500 volunteers in the community work over a period of seven months to build a new house.

All are welcome

Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith. We rely on help from volunteers ranging from young adults to working professionals to retired men and women. All Habitat volunteers do not need to be skilled plumbers or carpenters. In fact, many volunteers find satisfaction in planning fundraisers, preparing lunches or snacks for work crews or working with our partner families. We are so grateful for the support we receive from our volunteers and partners. Working together, we are changing lives and making a difference in our world.

About Habitat for Humanity International

Founded in Americus, Georgia, USA, in 1976, Habitat for Humanity today operates around the globe and has helped build, renovate and repair more than 600,000 decent, affordable houses sheltering more than 3 million people worldwide.