Jim Koerber had considered buying the abandoned house down the street from his Regency Park home as an investment. ...more

January 3, 2010

Habitat for Humanity International has been known for its mission to provide new homes for the poor since former President Jimmy Carter, its most famous volunteer, grabbed work gloves and hammer in the 1980s to help build dwellings in struggling communities. ...more

January 1, 2010

West Pasco residents who would like to dispose of their Christmas trees can turn to West Pasco Habitat for Humanity for help. And while they remove these trees in an eco-friendly fashion, they'll be helping needy families pursue their dream of home ownership. ...more

January 1, 2010

Environment/agriculture Sierra Club (415) 977-5522; www.sierraclub.org/outings/national ...more

December 20, 2009

For Jessica, the 14-year-old car might not have had a red bow around it, but it did represent not only Christmas present, but Christmas future as well. ...more

December 9, 2009

April Harrelson knew she was getting the keys to her new home Tuesday, but she had no idea everything she needed to furnish it would be included. ...more

December 9, 2009

April Harrelson knew she was getting the keys to her new home Tuesday, but she had no idea everything she needed to furnish it would be included - right down to the toothbrushes. ...more

December 9, 2009

For Jessica Galarza, the 14-year-old car might not have had a red bow around it, but it did represent not only Christmas present, but Christmas future as well. ...more

December 9, 2009

It has been a long struggle for Novlette Thompson. She came from Jamaica as a young woman, leaving four children behind with her estranged husband while she looked for work and a better life in this country. ...more

November 27, 2009

The home Pakita Daughma now calls "home" came as a complete surprise just over a year ago. ...more

November 24, 2009