WELCOME TO OUR

VETREN QUARTERLY

A Spotlight on Veteran Enriched Neighborhoods®

Welcome Home, Families!

Congratulations to the six families who moved into their new homes in the Palmdale Veteran Enriched Neighborhood®! After months of dedication and commitment to enrichment programs and sweat equity, these families are now proud first-time homeowners.

A huge thank you to our incredible donors and dedicated attendees for moving in the six families! VIPs pictured here with the six new homeowners include: CalVet Secretary Lindsey Sin, Assemblymember Tom Lackey, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Palmdale Mayor Austin Bishop, Palmdale Mayor Pro Tem Richard Loa, Palmdale City Councilmember Eric Ohlsen, Chris Ward representing Congressman Mike Garcia, Thomas Moreno representing Senator Scott Wilk, Victoria Ventura representing Assemblymember Juan Carrillo, H4F Board Chair Brad Rosenheim, and H4F Board members, Richard Doss, Eric Steinhauer, Robert Niesner, and William Hawfield.

Click the link below to view the heartwarming Key Ceremony featured by CBS News. Witness the smiles, tears, and happiness as these families embark on a significant journey towards a better future.

YOUTUBE LINK

Fun(d) Racing 4 Vets

Please join us on September 21st, 2024, at K1 Speed in Burbank California for an adrenaline-fueled adventure!

Shift into high gear and join us on the starting line, where racing turns into lasting legacies.

Get tickets here!

Construction Update

The Palmdale Veteran Enriched Neighborhood is nearing completion, and we couldn't be more excited! Phase 4 is wrapped up, and the foundations for Phase 5 have been poured. As for framing: This year's upcoming annual Rainbow Build is going to be an incredible event where we will be raising walls! We invite you to join us for this remarkable event as we frame the homes for our next six veterans!

Our Annual Rainbow Build engages neighborhoods, corporations and the LGBTQA+ community in Homes 4 Families mission to build resiliency, economic growth, neighborhoods, and homes for veteran families.

Family Services

The Garden Club in the Palmdale community has fostered family connections and strengthened teamwork among members.

By adhering to a watering schedule, the plants have been thriving. They have also implemented shading solutions for the garden boxes, which appear to be effective.

Looking ahead, the Garden leader and club members plan to construct a garden box for the long planters, build a trellis at the Rainbow Build, and consider their next steps for the flourishing tomatoes and peppers in the garden beds.

Evan Olalde, from our Palmdale community, invited Homes 4 Families to present their program to soldiers.

An outreach event took place at the Army National Guard in Van Nuys, where our Family Services Department was able to discuss the program with attendees.

It was noted that 70 soldiers were set to deploy to the Middle East on the same day, which reinforced the ongoing need for housing and services to be in place for when these young men and women return home.

Homes for Families CEO,

Donna Deutchman

It is with deep appreciation that we announce Donna Deutchman, CEO of Homes for Families for the past 18 years, has decided to retire at the end of September 2024. As her friends and colleagues, we are saddened by her departure, yet we are excited for her as she embarks on the opportunity to pursue her passions that she has put aside as she helped build Homes for Families into the strong and successful organization that is today.

Funder Spotlight

Point Broadcasting

Point Broadcasting is a family owned and operated multi-media company that spans eight markets throughout Southern and Central California. Through their local programming, community engagement, and robust portfolio of marketing solutions, they have helped shape the communities they serve for over 20 years. For many years now, they have provided pro bono PSA announcements and thousands of airtime spots to Homes 4 Families. This has helped attract veteran homeowner applicants to our Palmdale project and gotten our mission out to the wide regions they serve. Keep an ear out for us on KGMX 106.3 FM, KQAV 93.5 FM, and KKZQ 100.1 FM in the AV!

Our Sponsors

Our most heartfelt appreciation to the sponsors who make it possible for us to continue serving our veterans:

Silicon Valley Bank

U.S. Bank

High Desert Medical Group

Anheuser-Busch

Supo Foundation

Robert and Margaret Balmes Trust

Enterprise Mobility

Upcoming Events

Fun(d) Racing for Vets 2024

Join us for an adrenaline-fueled adventure with purpose at our Fun(d) Racing for Vets event on September 21, 2024! Whether you're a seasoned racer or a compassionate supporter, your involvement drives change and gratitude for those who've served our country. Shift into high gear and join us in turning races into lasting legacies.

See event details here

Rainbow Build 2024

Please join us for our 6th annual Rainbow Build held on Saturday, September 28, 2024! The Rainbow Build engages neighborhoods, corporations and the LGBTQA+ community in H4F mission to build resiliency, economic growth, neighborhoods, and homes for veteran families.

See event details here

Homebuyer Applications

We are currently accepting applications for veterans to join our Palmdale neighborhood and our newest neighborhood in North Hollywood. If you or a Veteran you know may qualify, please visit our website.

Apply for a home