At Habitat for Humanity, we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 2,000 people across the Portland region. With plans to triple the number of people we serve every year, we are invested in creating a region where everyone has the opportunity to build a better life.
In January of 2021, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity united as one—Habitat for Humanity Portland Region—to greatly expand our impact.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is a part of a global nonprofit housing organization that works in communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in 70 countries.
Vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
All Are Welcome
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat welcomes homebuyers, volunteers, and supporters from all backgrounds.
As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity and its affiliate organizations will not proselytize. Nor will Habitat work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must adhere to or convert to a particular faith or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to some of our most frequently asked questions on all things Habitat for Humanity.
Annual Report
View our most recent annual report, containing financial information, updates on current builds, and stories from our homebuyers.
Cultural Compact
We created a cultural compact through a collaborative and facilitated process involving all staff. Learn more about what we most value about our organization, as well as what we aspire towards.
Our Values
Equity
We commit to undoing systemic inequities and to being an anti-racist organization.
Community
We create opportunities for connection and community resiliency
Engagement
We mobilize our community through meaningful action.
Collaboration
We magnify our impact through enduring partnerships.
Environment
We minimize our environmental impact and build a more sustainable future.
Habitat for Humanity International’s Mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region expects all staff, board and volunteers to behave in a way that reinforces the mission and founding principles of the organization.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, therefore, does not discriminate against any employee, volunteer, partner family or applicant for a Habitat home on the basis of race, color, cultural heritage, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical condition, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law. To request accommodations needed to access any of our services, please call 503.287.9529 x10 or email info@habitatportlandregion.org. This policy extends to all personnel decisions, terms and conditions of employment, vendor contracts and provision of services. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region does not tolerate harassment for any reason. Respect for the dignity of others shall be the guiding principle for our relations with each other.
As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance to the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.
Want to know more? Read our Frequently Asked Questions or see who qualifies for our program. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization. To view our most recent IRS Form 990, please visit guidestar.org. If you would like more information about our organization or programs, please contact us at 503.287.9529. Thank you for your interest!