It looks a lot like Santa’s workshop inside a massive warehouse in downtown Sacramento, where Habitat for Humanity is celebrating Giving Tuesday with a special holiday project for local families.Nearly 100 volunteers are spending the day designing and building custom playhouses for children in the community. Each one is crafted with bright colors, fun themes and thoughtful details chosen by the kids themselves.Kimberly Coley with Habitat for Humanity said the effort is all about lifting spirits and empowering children whose families have already moved into homes built with the help of Habitat volunteers.“These playhouses may be small, but the impact is enormous,” Coley said. “For the children receiving them, they become their very first sense of homeownership. It’s a joyful reminder that this community believes in them, supports their dreams, and celebrates their futures.”This is the nonprofit’s first-ever Playhouse Jingle Build, held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento on North 10th Street. More than 100 volunteers are participating in the hands-on event.Each playhouse will be delivered to 14 Habitat families in the Sacramento region next weekend. Volunteers said Giving Tuesday was the perfect moment to give back and create something magical for children who are part of the Habitat community.Organizers hope to make the Playhouse Jingle Build an annual tradition.Habitat for Humanity is encouraging the community to support its mission throughout December by donating to help fund affordable homeownership programs and home repairs across Sacramento and Yolo counties.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

It looks a lot like Santa’s workshop inside a massive warehouse in downtown Sacramento, where Habitat for Humanity is celebrating Giving Tuesday with a special holiday project for local families.

Nearly 100 volunteers are spending the day designing and building custom playhouses for children in the community. Each one is crafted with bright colors, fun themes and thoughtful details chosen by the kids themselves.

Kimberly Coley with Habitat for Humanity said the effort is all about lifting spirits and empowering children whose families have already moved into homes built with the help of Habitat volunteers.

“These playhouses may be small, but the impact is enormous,” Coley said. “For the children receiving them, they become their very first sense of homeownership. It’s a joyful reminder that this community believes in them, supports their dreams, and celebrates their futures.”

This is the nonprofit’s first-ever Playhouse Jingle Build, held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento on North 10th Street. More than 100 volunteers are participating in the hands-on event.

Each playhouse will be delivered to 14 Habitat families in the Sacramento region next weekend. Volunteers said Giving Tuesday was the perfect moment to give back and create something magical for children who are part of the Habitat community.

Organizers hope to make the Playhouse Jingle Build an annual tradition.

Habitat for Humanity is encouraging the community to support its mission throughout December by donating to help fund affordable homeownership programs and home repairs across Sacramento and Yolo counties.

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