Glass West and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
Summary
Glass West, a Sacramento window and glass company, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento since 2015. Glass West supplies windows at cost, and sometimes at no cost at all, and donates the installation on Habitat for Humanity homes in Sacramento and Yolo County. The partnership is still active in 2026, with recent retrofit window installs in Sacramento and West Sacramento.
How the Partnership Works
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is a locally supported nonprofit that builds homes for low-income families and provides repair opportunities to seniors and veterans. Every dollar it saves on materials and labor can go toward helping another family.
That is where Glass West comes in. Since 2015, Glass West has provided quality windows to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento at cost, or sometimes donated outright, and the installation is donated. This covers Habitat's local projects in Sacramento and Yolo County.
In practice, a Habitat job with Glass West looks a lot like any other job we do:
- Measuring. Our team visits the home to measure the openings for new windows or patio doors.
- Supplying windows. We supply the windows at cost or donate them. Recent Habitat homes have received Milgard retrofit windows, including the Milgard Trinsic series.
- Installing. Our crew installs the windows at no labor cost to Habitat. Retrofit windows fit into the existing openings, so there is no stucco cutting, less mess, and a faster install.
- Repairs and follow-up. We also handle smaller Habitat requests, such as rescreening, reglazing, replacing insulated glass units, and repairing window locks and latches.
Habitat gets the same service, responsiveness, and quality glass work as any other Glass West customer. In Habitat's own words, they receive "the same customer service, responsiveness, and efficient quality glass work that they would a large account."
Partnership at a Glance
- Partner organization: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
- Partner since: 2015
- Service area: Sacramento and Yolo County, including West Sacramento
- What Glass West provides: windows at cost or donated, donated installation, plus repairs, rescreening, and glass replacement
- Windows used on recent jobs: Milgard retrofit windows, including the Milgard Trinsic series with white vinyl frames
- Most recent Habitat install: October 2026, Sacramento
In Habitat's Words
"At Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, as a locally and non-governmentally supported nonprofit dedicated to building homes for low-income families and providing repair opportunities to seniors and veterans, it is only through generous partnerships and support from the local community that we are able to change lives. Since 2015, Glass West Inc. has been providing us with quality windows at cost (or sometimes at no cost at all) with completely donated installation for all of our local projects in Sacramento and Yolo County, saving us valuable funds which we can then use to help more seniors, families, and veterans in need of a safe, decent, affordable place to live.
Furthermore, though we are a small nonprofit partner, David and his team provide us with the same customer service, responsiveness, and efficient quality glass work that they would a large account. They are a business that clearly not only takes great pride in what they do and in doing it well, but great pride in giving back to the community where they live and work. Glass West has proven to be a true partner in helping us build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter and we are grateful to have Glass West Inc. as a trade partner and a part of our Habitat family."
Laine Himmelmann, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento (2018)
Recent Habitat for Humanity Jobs
Homeowner names and addresses stay private. Each job is listed by city and month.
Nine Milgard Trinsic Retrofit Windows in Sacramento, July 2026
A two-person Glass West crew replaced nine windows in a Habitat for Humanity home with Milgard Trinsic series retrofit windows, from the kitchen sink to the bedroom sliders. Each window has a white vinyl frame and Title 24 compliant glass, set into the existing openings with no stucco work.
More Habitat Jobs
From the Archive
Glass West has been sharing its Habitat for Humanity work for years. Here are the earlier stories:
- Glass West Donates to Sacramento Habitat for Humanity (November 2014): 10 Low-E windows and a patio door donated for a Habitat home in Del Paso Heights.
- Glass West Donation to Habitat for Humanity (November 2015): a window donation for a Habitat home in Sacramento.
- Habitat for Humanity Project in South Sacramento (April 2016): donated windows for a Habitat home in South Sacramento.
- Habitat for Humanity Project in North Sacramento (September 2017): 10 Milgard Low-E windows for a veteran's home remodel in North Sacramento.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Glass West worked with Habitat for Humanity?
Glass West has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento since 2015, and the partnership is still active in 2026.
What does Glass West provide to Habitat for Humanity?
Glass West supplies windows at cost, or sometimes at no cost at all, and donates the installation. The team also handles repairs such as rescreening, reglazing, glass replacement, and window lock and latch repair.
Which areas does the partnership cover?
The partnership covers Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento's local projects in Sacramento and Yolo County, including recent jobs in Sacramento and West Sacramento.
What kind of windows does Glass West install on Habitat homes?
Recent Habitat homes have received Milgard retrofit windows, including the Milgard Trinsic series with white vinyl frames and Title 24 compliant glass. Earlier projects used Milgard Low-E windows.
What is a retrofit window?
A retrofit window is a replacement window built to fit into the existing window opening. Because the frame around the opening stays in place, there is no stucco cutting, less mess, and a faster install.
Does Habitat for Humanity get the same quality of work as other customers?
Yes. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento has said Glass West gives them the same customer service, responsiveness, and quality glass work it would give a large account.
How can I volunteer with or donate to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento?
Visit habitatgreatersac.org to learn about volunteering, donating, and current projects.
Can Glass West replace the windows in my home?
Yes. Glass West replaces residential windows across the Sacramento area. Request a free estimate.
Get Involved
Homeowners: Want the same quality windows and installation in your home? Get a free estimate from Glass West, or learn more about residential window replacement in Sacramento, vinyl windows, and Milgard Trinsic windows.
Community members: Help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento build and repair homes for local families, seniors, and veterans. Donate or volunteer at habitatgreatersac.org.
Thank you to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento for everything you do for our community.