Building housing is meaningful work.
In the newest episode of Unsheltered Conversations, Glen Martin, Managing Director of Avila Real Estate Capital and 2026 CHF Hall of Fame Inductee (California Homebuilding Foundation) , reflects on the pride that comes from seeing housing projects come to life and knowing they will benefit people who truly need them.
It is a powerful reminder that the building industry has the ability to create real impact in our communities.
Listen to the new episode here: www.homeaid.org/unsheltered-conversations
HomeAid
Building a Future Without Homelessness
One life incident can change everything.
In this new episode of Unsheltered Conversations, Crisand Giles, Executive Director of HomeAid Northern California , shares a powerful reminder: individuals experiencing homelessness are not people to fear. They are people who need stability, housing, and community support.
When we shift the stigma, we make room for more understanding and more housing solutions.
New episode drops tomorrow.
Listen here: www.homeaid.org/unsheltered-conversations
California Homebuilding Foundation
06/05/2026
Together, we can build more than housing. We can build hope, healing, and futures.
The 2026 Toll Brothers Gala brought together leaders from the building industry, philanthropy, and communities across the country in support of HomeAid’s mission to help individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
With nearly $1.7 million raised through Toll Brothers events nationwide, this partnership continues to strengthen housing, renovations, workforce development, outreach programs, and affiliate growth, including the launch of HomeAid Delaware Valley
Read Scott Larson’s full reflection in Builder & Developer:
www.homeaid.org/news2/homeaid-june26-builder-developer
06/04/2026
Missed last week’s episode of Unsheltered Conversations?
One of the biggest takeaways from Scott Larson’s conversation with Tom Grable, Division President of TriPointe Homes in Southern California, was this:
“We don’t have a housing crisis. We have a housing policy crisis.”
In this episode, Tom breaks down how barriers to building affect housing supply, affordability, and the ability for families to access stable homes.
For HomeAid, this conversation connects directly to our mission. Ending homelessness requires more than temporary solutions. It requires housing, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of the systems shaping what gets built.
🎧 Listen to the full episode.
Link in bio || www.homeaid.org/unsheltered-conversations
05/27/2026
Our May newsletter is here.
This issue celebrates the power of partnership, from the 2026 Toll Brothers Gala to affiliate projects expanding HomeAid’s mission nationwide.
Inside, you’ll find updates on new housing and renovation projects, a welcome to new affiliate Executive Directors, ways to support HomeAid during the summer giving season, our Term of the Month, a new book recommendation, and the latest Unsheltered Conversations episodes.
Every story is a reminder that when builders, service providers, donors, and communities come together, lives can change.
Read the full newsletter here: https://www.homeaid.org/newsletters
“We don’t have a housing crisis. We have a housing policy crisis.”
In the newest episode of Unsheltered Conversations, Scott Larson speaks with Tom Grable, former Division President of Tri Pointe Homes in Southern California, about the barriers impacting housing affordability and supply across California.
Tom shares his perspective on how policy decisions affect the ability to build attainable homes, and why addressing homelessness and housing instability requires long-term solutions, collaboration, and leadership across the housing industry.
🎧 Episode now live || https://www.homeaid.org/unsheltered-conversations
What does the impact of homebuilding really look like?
Sometimes, it looks like bikes in the front yard. Basketball hoops in the driveway. Neighbors walking their dogs. Families living their everyday lives in the communities that builders helped create.
In this week’s episode of Unsheltered Conversations, Scott Larson sits down with Tom Grable, former Division President of Tri Pointe Homes in Southern California, to reflect on a decades-long career in homebuilding, leadership, and community impact.
Because housing is more than a product. It is the foundation for stability, dignity, and belonging.
🎧 New episode drops tomorrow.
05/15/2026
This month’s HomeAid book recommendation is Touching Fire by Kelsey J. Harris.
Kelsey shares her journey through addiction, homelessness, and recovery with honesty and hope, reminding readers that transformation is possible when people are met with compassion, support, and community.
Her story holds special meaning within the HomeAid family as a graduate of Precious Life Shelter, a valued HomeAid OCLA partner supporting pregnant women experiencing homelessness.
At HomeAid, stories like Kelsey’s remind us why housing and supportive services matter and how community can help rebuild lives.
Learn More: https://www.homeaid.org/book-reviews/touching-fire
05/14/2026
HomeAid was honored to join leaders from across the country at ZondaHome’s 2026 Builder 100 Summit.
The conversations around housing, affordability, innovation, and community reinforced the importance of collaboration in creating lasting impact.
Thank you to Zonda, Tim Sullivan, and everyone who made this year’s summit such a meaningful experience.
Read the full reflection here: https://www.homeaid.org/blog-2/reflections-from-zondas-2026-builder-100
Sometimes, one opportunity can change the course of someone’s life.
In this clip, Destiny Dubois shares how she began in a customer service role before discovering a passion for design and growing into a career she truly loves.
Her story is a reminder that workforce development programs are not just about job placement. They are about creating space for people to grow, explore their interests, and build long-term stability.
🎧 Listen to the newest episode of Unsheltered Conversations: www.homeaid.org/unsheltered-conversations
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