MUST! Charities – The Pitch – Help Habitat SLO Raise the Roof!
Mark your calendars — November 6, 2025 is the night when passion, innovation, and community collide at The Pitch, hosted by MUST! Charities. And guess what? Habitat for Humanity SLO County is in the spotlight this year.
It’s not just another fundraiser. It’s an investment in us—our mission, our neighbors, our future. When you buy a ticket, you’re doing more than attending an event. You’re placing a bet on the kind of community we want to live in: one where everyone has a decent, safe place to call home.
What is The Pitch?
If you’ve never been, here’s the play-by-play:
- Over several months, nonprofit organizations (like us) are coached, challenged, and polished up to present a 3-minute “pitch” — think Shark Tank, but for community impact.
- On November 6, finalists deliver their pitches to a live audience and a panel of judges.
- The top three pitches win cash prizes. But every attendee has the power to donate directly to the nonprofits on stage.
- The event kicks off with a welcome reception and ends with a dessert mingle. You’ll meet the coaches, the teams, and get behind-the-scenes insight into dreams made real.
In short: it’s part gala, part pitch competition, and all about impact.
Why Habitat SLO County is Pitching
We believe that home is more than four walls — it’s stability, dignity, and opportunity. Being part of The Pitch lets us:
- Sharpen our vision — the coaching and strategy sessions help us clarify goals that serve you better.
- Gain visibility & connections — show the community what we’re up to and build relationships with like-minded supporters.
- Raise flexible funds — prize money and direct donations can help where it’s needed most, whether that’s building, repair, or program support.
- Strengthen for the long haul — the tools and lessons from The Pitch stick around, helping us sustain and grow.
We’re proud to be one of the 2025 participants, coached by Emily Rutter and Brittany Malone Thompson.
How YOU Can Help (beyond applause)
As a valued supporter of Habitat SLO, here’s how you can join:
- Buy tickets & come to the event
Bring friends, family, colleagues. Your presence matters.
(Psst — tickets include reception, dinner, dessert, and that feeling of doing something meaningful.) - Donate directly at the event
Even small amounts can add up. Every dollar tells us you believe in this work. - Spread the word
Share this blog post. Post on social media. Invite friends to the event. Tell them why you believe in Habitat’s cause. - Be part of the momentum
Use your network — perhaps you know someone who’d like to sponsor, match gifts, or volunteer.
What You’ll Experience
- A high-energy night of inspiration — we promise you’ll leave electrified.
- Meet the other nonprofits doing amazing work in SLO County. (We’re in great company!)
- Enjoy tasty food, fine wine, and delightful desserts — because impact and celebration go hand in hand.
- See firsthand how your investment dollars turn into action.
Why It Matters
Too often, nonprofits operate in silos or race against the clock. The Pitch encourages strategy over scrappiness, collaboration over competition, and sustainable impact over short-term fixes. It’s a powerful example of how collective giving can produce collective good.
For Habitat SLO County, being part of this process means we can keep building more, helping more, doing more — and doing it smarter.
We’d be honored to see you on November 6, cheering us on! With your ticket, your donation, and your voice, you become part of a movement to build stronger, healthier communities in SLO County.
So go ahead — commit. Share. Show up.
Let’s make this Pitch one for the books. Let’s build homes, communities, and hope!