Fundraising

HomeAid was founded in 1989 by a team of Building Industry Association (BIA) leaders in Orange County, Calif. creating an opportunity to institutionalize the philanthropic efforts of the association and its members by doing what they do best: build homes. The five-person team wanted to harness the power of all BIA members to create a means for builders and their trade partners (e.g., plumbers, framers, landscape architects, electricians, etc.) to donate their time, expertise, and resources. This concept of having BIA members contribute in-kind donations, versus straight cash, became the model for HomeAid.

The seed-funding for HomeAid started from a single benefit concert hosted by founding board members Julie Brinkerhoff-Jacobs and Don Jacobs. Julie raised the money through organizing a benefit concert with well-known musical artist, Kris Kristofferson, which raised $25,000. With that funding, HomeAid was incorporated and since that day, our industry fundraising events have raised nearly $5 million for our mission to build facilities for today's homeless.

Our events bring both Corporate America and the Building Industry together to help raise funds and awareness that build hope for their communities. Below is a listing of HomeAid's signature fundraisers hosted annually. Select one of these to read more about our events.

HomeAid’s Project Playhouse

HomeAid Orange County's LimeLight Gala (Formerly Rainbow of Hope Ball)

HomeAid's 5K Run For Cover

HomeAid's Fairway to Haven

HomeAid's Trap Shoot

Homemade for HomeAid