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San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity’s work to provide affordable housing -- and your involvement in our work! -- has helped Habitat for Humanity International rank as the sixth largest homebuilder on Builder magazine’s top 100 list. With 6,032 closings in 2010, this is the second time Habitat for Humanity has placed in the top 10.

“Our placement on the Builder 100 list is a testament to what can be accomplished when people work together,” said Larry Gluth, Senior Vice President of U.S. and Canada for Habitat for Humanity International. “So many families in the United States and around the world face an incredible need for affordable housing, and this need only increases during challenging economic times. Habitat works every day to help these families, and we are grateful for the generosity of our donors, volunteers and advocates who have joined our efforts to help families obtain safe, decent and affordable homes and to strengthen communities.”

In 2010, SGVHFH helped more than 15 families obtain affordable housing and we have just started our next build of five townhomes planned for completion in 2012. Since 1990, our affiliate has built 54 homes and has completed exterior repairs on five homes.

We are thrilled that our work to provide affordable housing has contributed to this high ranking, and we are proud to help families obtain this dream.  Thank you to our supporters for their commitment to helping families in need!

The Builder 100 list is an annual compilation of the largest homebuilders in the country. In 2009, Habitat for Humanity ranked eighth on the list with 5,294 closings, marking the first time the organization made it to the top 10.