Habitat For Humanity For San Luis Obispo County

What Habitat For Humanity For San Luis Obispo County does

Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing organization that has operated as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International since 1997, headquartered at 844 9th St, Paso Robles, CA. The organization delivers three core programs: a Homeownership & Building program that constructs affordable single-family homes using volunteer labor and sells them to eligible first-time homebuyers earning at or below 80% of area median income via sweat-equity partnerships and affordable mortgages structured so total housing costs do not exceed 30% of gross monthly income; a Home Preservation program offering minor repairs, Aging in Place modifications, Critical Home Repair, A Brush With Kindness restoration, and Home Maintenance Education for low-income homeowners, seniors, and veterans; and two ReStore retail locations in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo (plus an online storefront at shop.habitatslo.org) that resell donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods. Homes are built with wood-frame construction, vinyl siding, asphalt shingle roofs, universal-design accessibility features, and energy-efficient elements including solar electricity and low water-use fixtures.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue stack spanning five streams: individual donations (one-time and recurring via the Ground Breakers Club), ReStore retail sales, corporate and foundation grants (including a $50,000 PG&E Connecting Hometowns grant in 2026), event-driven fundraising (Build With Us gala, Home Sweet Home brunch, Year of Cheer partnership events at breweries and wineries), and in-kind/corporate sponsorship (the 2026 Build With Us roster includes Mechanics Bank as presenting sponsor, Columbia Bank, Bank of America, Semmes & Co. Builders, Ashley & Vance Engineering, PG&E, and ~15 smaller partners). Since breaking ground in 2003 the affiliate has completed 26 homes from Cambria to Grover Beach to Paso Robles, with 2024 marking a record 9 homes on Vine Street in Paso Robles. ReStore operations diverted 1,112,000 pounds of materials from landfills in 2025, equivalent to ~$855K in retail sales using the stated 1.3 lbs-per-dollar metric. The organization is led by CEO Dawn Smith with a small staff (11-50 employees), a 16-member board of directors drawn from local banking, construction, engineering, real estate, and retail institutions, and a community-volunteer base that provides the bulk of construction and ReStore labor.

Name

Habitat For Humanity For San Luis Obispo County

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County

Website

https://www.habitatslo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds affordable homes for low-income families, runs home preservation programs for seniors and veterans, and operates two ReStore thrift retail locations serving San Luis Obispo County, California since 1997.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paso Robles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Financial gifts from individuals and organizations fund programs and operations. Donations can be one-time or recurring monthly gifts through the Ground Breakers Club. The organization also accepts gifts of stock, property, and other assets. Donor-advised fund contributions are accepted.
2. ReStore Retail Operations: Habitat ReStores sell donated furniture, appliances, building materials, tools, and home décor at a fraction of retail prices. Proceeds from sales support local affordable housing programs. The organization diverted 1,112,000 pounds of materials from landfills in 2025.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Build With Us gala, Home Sweet Home brunch, and Year of Cheer partnership events generate donations through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and direct contributions.
4. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding received from federal, state, and local government agencies as well as private foundations to support housing programs.
5. Corporate and Organizational Partnerships: Local businesses and organizations provide funding, in-kind donations, and volunteer support through partnership agreements and sponsorship arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County is a nonprofit affordable housing organization that builds and preserves homes for low-income families, seniors, and veterans in San Luis Obispo County. It operates a sweat-equity New Construction/Homeownership program, a Home Preservation program offering repairs and aging-in-place modifications, and a network of ReStore thrift stores that sell donated home goods at discounted prices to fund housing programs.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity SLO County is a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a portfolio of programs centered on three core initiatives: New Construction (Homeownership & Building), Home Preservation, and ReStores. The Homeownership & Building Program provides newly constructed affordable homes through sweat equity partnerships, while the Home Preservation Program maintains existing housing stock through repairs, aging-in-place modifications, and weatherization services. The Playhouse Build program offers team-building volunteer experiences constructing children's playhouses. ReStores are retail operations selling donated home improvement materials. Supporting programs include the Ground Breakers Club recurring donor program, annual fundraising events (Build With Us, Home Sweet Home Brunch, Year of Cheer), and the Cars for Homes vehicle donation program. All programs work together to build homes, communities, and hope in San Luis Obispo County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeownership & Building Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Build With Us 2026 raised over $108,000 for home preservation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Habitat for Humanity CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Statewide organization partnering with PG&E on Connecting Hometowns initiative. Coordinates five Habitat affiliates receiving $50,000 grants each. Provided support for PG&E Playhouse Blitz event.
• Mechanics BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting sponsor of Build With Us 2026 annual fundraiser. Major financial supporter of Habitat SLO's home preservation and building programs through corporate giving.
• Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Frame the Future sponsor ($2,500-$3,999 tier). Participant in Connecting Hometowns initiative providing $500,000 total investment across Northern and Central California Habitat affiliates over two years, with Habitat SLO receiving $50,000 grant in second year. PG&E employee volunteers participate in playhouse builds and home repairs.
• Ashley & Vance Engineering, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Lay the Foundation sponsor ($5,000-$9,999 tier). Major supporter of build programs and home preservation initiatives. Board Chair Truitt Vance serves on Habitat SLO Board of Directors.
• Semmes & Co. Builders, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Strengthen the Community sponsor ($10,000-$14,999 tier). Local construction company providing building expertise and financial support. Board Secretary Jessica Steely represents the company on Habitat SLO Board.
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Inspire Hope sponsor ($15,000-$19,999 tier). Major corporate supporter of affordable housing initiatives.
• Columbia BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Build With Us sponsor at $20,000+ level. Major financial supporter of Habitat SLO programs.
• Atascadero Rotary ClubsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Build Joy sponsor ($4,000-$4,999 tier). Community service organization supporting affordable housing programs.
• Bank of SierrasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Frame the Future sponsor ($2,500-$3,999 tier). Local bank supporting community housing initiatives.
• SESLOC Credit UnionsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Frame the Future sponsor ($2,500-$3,999 tier). Local credit union supporting affordable housing programs.
• McPrice Myers WinessupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for Home Sweet Home 2026 annual brunch event on September 26, 2026. Provides location for major annual fundraising event.
• Hope Lutheran ChurchsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Home Sweet Home 2026 sponsor. Faith-based organization supporting community housing initiatives.
• CoVelop, Inc.supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Home Sweet Home 2026 sponsor. Local organization supporting affordable housing fundraiser.
• Templeton GlasssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Home Sweet Home 2026 sponsor. Local business that raised $2,640 in 2025 through Giveback Campaign donating $5 for every window installed.
• Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle ShoppesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Year of Cheer 2026 host venue. Participates in fundraising events where a portion of sales is donated to Habitat SLO. Also listed as Habitat SLO Supporter.
• California Coast Beer Co.supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Year of Cheer 2026 host venue. Bar sponsor at Build With Us 2026 event. Supports fundraising through venue hosting and sales donations.
• Firestone Walker Brewing CompanysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Raise the Roof sponsor ($500-$999). Bar sponsor at Build With Us 2026. Year of Cheer 2026 host venue.
• Oak & Otter Brewing Co.supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Habitat SLO Supporter. Year of Cheer 2026 host venue for fundraising events.
• Wildfields BrewhousesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Habitat SLO Supporter. Year of Cheer 2026 host venue. Participates in fundraising events supporting affordable housing.
• Urbane CafesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Habitat SLO Supporter. Listed among community partners supporting affordable housing mission.
• Central Coast Women’s LeaguesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Open the Door sponsor ($1,000-$2,499 tier). Community organization that donated $1,000 to Habitat SLO.
• KrogersupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Habitat SLO Supporter. National retailer supporting local Habitat affiliate.
• Cal Poly (California Polytechnic State University)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Cal Poly Football Team volunteers at Habitat SLO ReStore. Cal Poly Habitat Club participates in playhouse builds. University community engagement with local affordable housing programs.
• ReSupplysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Provides paid Priority Pickup service for ReStore donors. Donors pay a fee for retrieval, disassembly, and delivery of items to ReStore locations. Alternative to Habitat's limited free pickup service.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity California: Statewide Habitat affiliate coordinating organization and Habitat SLO's grant routing partner through the PG&E Connecting Hometowns initiative. Comparable nonprofit affordable housing model with statewide scale.
• People's Self-Help Housing: Nonprofit affordable housing developer headquartered in San Luis Obispo County serving the Central Coast of California. Directly comparable mission (affordable rentals, homeownership, and self-help housing) and overlapping service geography.
• Self-Help Enterprises: California-based nonprofit affordable housing organization using sweat equity and self-help construction models similar to Habitat for Humanity. Operates across California's Central Valley and Central Coast.
• Habitat for Humanity Ventura County: Adjacent California Habitat affiliate serving Ventura County with similar new construction, home preservation, and ReStore retail programs. Closest geographic peer within the Habitat affiliate network.
• Habitat for Humanity of Santa Barbara: California Habitat affiliate serving Santa Barbara County with comparable affordable homebuilding and ReStore programs on the Central Coast. Highly comparable operational model and similar high-cost California coastal market.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: Larger Habitat affiliate serving the Los Angeles region with new construction, critical home repair, and ReStore operations. Comparable programmatic model with substantially larger scale and similar high-cost coastal California market dynamics.
• Habitat for Humanity of Orange County: Southern California Habitat affiliate offering similar affordable homeownership, home repair, and ReStore programs. Operates in a higher-cost market but at greater scale than Habitat SLO County.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: One of the largest national nonprofit affordable housing developers and operators, with portfolio of more than 50,000 affordable units across the U.S. Comparable mission of providing affordable housing to low-income households but at national scale and primarily as a rental/affordable housing developer rather than homeownership nonprofit.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit CDFI and affordable housing developer operating across the U.S. Comparable mission of affordable housing development for low-income households, but operates at far greater scale and as a hybrid developer-lender.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity International: Parent/umbrella organization of all Habitat affiliates including Habitat SLO County. Provides brand, programmatic templates, and global donor network. Not a peer in the traditional sense but the governing ecosystem Habitat SLO operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HabitatSLO

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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