We believe in helping find a safe and secure place to call home for those in the most challenging circumstances — from victims of natural disasters to those who have been neglected or abused, and veterans looking to rebuild their lives.
KB Cares
At KB Home, everything we do is Built on Relationships. That’s why we believe that every action we take — from how we care for our communities to how we safeguard the planet, has the potential to make a positive impact for everyone. Our KB Cares program is one way we put that ideal into action
FOCUS: SHELTER
A roof over every head
FOCUS: SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable futures
We believe that when creating new homes and communities, it’s not just our responsibility to limit our footprint on the planet. We strive to ensure that our physical environment remains clean and beautiful for the enjoyment of everyone, for generations to come.
FOCUS: COMMUNITY
Thriving communities
We’re not just building homes, we’re creating communities. That’s why we invest in the well-being of those who live in the areas where we build, which means cultivating social connections and caring for people in need.
FOCUS: CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT
A foundation for the next generation
We’re dedicated to training future builders with the skills and expertise needed to build careers for themselves while advancing our industry’s ability to make those dreams come true.
Impactful partnerships
Our philosophy of making a difference in our local communities extends to our partnerships. From helping those in the most challenging circumstances find shelter to working with a nonprofit to plant trees in our national forests and building new homes for military families, KB Home is honored to collaborate with a wide variety of organizations.
Sackcloth & Ashes
Sackcloth & Ashes produces beautifully crafted, eco-friendly blankets, and donates a blanket to a local homeless shelter for every blanket purchased by KB Home as a special housewarming gift for new homeowners. No matter where you are in your life, whether putting down roots or in transition, a blanket represents so much more than warmth. It’s security, shelter, comfort and hope.
National Forest Foundation
The National Forest Foundation is a congressionally chartered nonprofit working to promote the health and public enjoyment of the National Forest System. KB Home is working alongside National Forest Foundation to support their efforts, including the replenishment and preservation of National Forests — a uniquely American legacy of public lands.
Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors
Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors (JAH4WW) is a nonprofit organization created for the sole purpose of raising money to build or modify homes for America’s injured military veterans. KB Home has partnered with JAH4WW since 2019 and built personalized, mortgage-free homes for three deserving military families in San Antonio, Tampa and Denver.
Ways we’re making an impact
Local communities
Phoenix, Arizona
KB Cares volunteers assembled 120 beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit organization that builds and delivers handmade beds to children in need. We also donated $20,000 to support their mission to ensure that every child has a bed to sleep in.
Tucson, Arizona
The division participated in the 14 Annual Tucson International Academy Schools Career Expo., where 500 students grades 8-12 learned about careers in the homebuilding industry. The KB team answered students’ questions and also helped them construct tiny wooden houses, which they loved!
Coastal, California
Division employees delivered kitchen appliances worth nearly $10,000 to San Diego Habitat for Humanity. The organization, which is focused on building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter, will use our KB Cares donations to build new homes for those in need.
Inland Empire, California
The team collected 2,000+ unwrapped toys for the 2nd annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive to benefit children who otherwise may not have received a gift on Christmas morning. The generosity of our trade partners and KB Home Inland Empire employees was overwhelming, and our KB Cares team received items worth an estimated total value of $50,000!
Los Angeles/Ventura, California
The division’s annual Bowling for Backpacks fundraiser was a huge success, with nearly $15,000 raised among KB Home partners and vendors! KB Cares delivered backpacks, school supplies, clothing, and personal care items to low-income children in the Lancaster School District, with additional financial donations presented to schools nearby.
North Bay, California
The division partnered with WildCare of Marin, a wildlife hospital and nature education center, to build temporary spaces for the animals while their new facility is under construction. The center cares for 3,500 ill, injured and orphaned wild animals every year!
Sacramento, California
During the holidays, the team adopted 38 preschoolers in need from William Kaseberg Elementary School — and purchased gifts on their wish lists that included clothing, toys and books. More than 40 employees participated, and donations totaled $4,000, which made for a very successful and special event!
South Bay, California
The division’s KB Cares team collected crayons for donation to The Crayon Initiative, which recycles used crayons into hospital-safe, eco-friendly art supplies. The group’s mission is to bring happiness to children nationwide who are facing the stress of hospitalization by giving them the freedom that comes with creative play.
Denver, Colorado
A team of 40 KB Home volunteers helped package 2,000+ PowerSacks at Food for Thought Food Bank — each one contained 15 non-perishable items, enough to feed a family of four two meals for one weekend. These bags are distributed to students on Friday afternoons, ensuring they have enough to eat until they return to school on Monday.
Jacksonville, Florida
Employees participated in the annual Touch a Truck event in Amelia Island to help support victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with donations of children’s clothing, household goods and sanitary items. Our Jacksonville team also recruited three large construction vehicles for the event through a local vendor.
Orlando, Florida
Serenity’s Grace, a nonprofit charity dedicated to leading the homeless and disabled to self-sufficiency received over 1,300 food items donated by our KB Home Orlando team to help feed community members.
Tampa, Florida
Team members partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build twin and bunkbeds for local children who need a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads.
Boise, Idaho
Twenty team members built 25 beds in one afternoon and also supplied mattresses and bedding bundles to Sleep in Heavenly Peace — a national non-profit organization that provides new beds to children in the local community, so they have a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Fifteen KB Home volunteers spent several hours packing weekend meal bags to benefit Three Square Food Bank™, a nonprofit that provides meals to local students experiencing food insecurity. Our team helped pack 2,440 Backpack Bags for Kids — equivalent to 9,760 meals for children to have over the weekend when school lunch programs aren’t available.
Charlotte, North Carolina
In an effort to aid victims of Hurricane Helen in western North Carolina, our KB Cares team collected and delivered essential items that included non-perishable food, baby supplies, clothing and water for Samaritan’s Purse.
Raleigh, North Carolina
To help bring good cheer during the holiday season, 45 division employees spent the day volunteering at Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army®. Our KB team sorted and packed toys for delivery and also assembled bikes for children in need to receive as gifts.
Austin, Texas
The division partnered with the Center for Child Protection to organize and wrap gifts for clients and their families to help make their holiday season brighter. KB Home has a longstanding relationship with this nationally accredited children’s advocacy center and our Austin KB Cares team was happy to help!
Dallas, Texas
Forty enthusiastic KB Home volunteers spent 200 hours at Minnie’s Food Pantry, sorting, packing and organizing. That’s equal to four weeks of work —amazing! This non-profit organization, one of the largest food pantries in North Texas, helps families obtain long-term food security and become self-sufficient.
Houston, Texas
The division had 93 amazing volunteers who helped package 19 pallets of food totaling 17,100 pounds for the Houston Food Bank. More than 17,000 meals were distributed to K-12th graders in need so they could have meals on the weekend and during the holiday school break. We also did a virtual food drive, and 740 non-perishable food items were donated!
San Antonio, Texas
The division sponsored a pet food drive to support San Antonio’s Animal Care Services Department — and 24 employees organized, packed and donated over 500 lbs. of pet food! The facility provides a safe place for stray animals to be adopted or fostered by different non-profits to prepare for adoption.
Seattle, Washington
Volunteers hosted a food drive for the Federal Way Multi-Service Center Food Bank, and created Well Wish cards for Lifelong clients (formally Lifelong AIDS Alliance) living with AIDS and HIV. The team also decorated and delivered holiday cookies to local ER staff and firefighters.
Corporate
The Salvation Army®
Team members partnered with the Salvation Army’s Westwood Transitional Village to sponsor five families, who each received gifts and necessities, including clothing, toys, books and baby items. The Village is a residential housing facility that provides support services for homeless families while they stabilize and acquire skills for independent living.
Westside Food Bank
The Westwood KB Cares team volunteered at the local Westside Food Bank to sort and organize thousands of pounds of food items that will be delivered to local families in need. The food bank does amazing work and provides nutritious food for 72,000 households, which equates to 153,000 people in need.
Tee Off Fore Youth
KB Home Westwood donated $10,000 to support Tee Off Fore Youth, which provides an opportunity for local youth to attend an area golf tournament and learn the fundamentals of golf.
-We loved the entire experience of watching our family home get built. The team really knew how to cater to our every want and need. I looked forward to every weekly update.
- Cassandra L., Orlando, FL
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