Volunteering to give back to a community can take many forms, and recently, employees at American Riviera Bank decided to give back by building joy for local children. The Playhouse Build program is a unique Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County (Habitat SLO) initiative that unites creative volunteers and generous sponsors to create custom playhouses for deserving local families. The program aims to provide children with a space to play, create and call their own, while offering a meaningful team-building experience for participants.
“American Riviera Bank is committed to making a difference in our communities,” shared Steven Harding, American Riviera Bank Executive Vice President Regional President. “The Bank was eager to partner with Habitat for Humanity since we both invest in the community to strengthen the overall financial health of its citizens. This Playhouse build through Habitat SLO afforded us the opportunity to give back in a really meaningful and tangible way. We loved creating a space where children feel safe and have opportunities to work on essential life skills.”
“If you know of a family whose children would benefit from a fun place to play and dream, nominate them today,” shared Colleen Stefanek, Habitat SLO Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator. Nominations for families to receive a playhouse are open year-round and the community is encouraged to nominate deserving local families. In this instance, multiple families will enjoy this playhouse as they are transitioning into permanent housing through the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO).
“Additionally, we have a special relationship with ECHO and are so thrilled that the children and families that ECHO serves will get to enjoy the playhouse,” said Harding.
To nominate a family, learn more about sponsoring a Playhouse Build, or to see a brief video about the initiative, please visit habitatslo.org.