With President Jimmy Carter’s passing, Habitat Portland staff reflect on his enduring legacy
As a volunteer, advocate, and ambassador for the work of Habitat for Humanity, President Jimmy Carter leaves a legacy of community service and humanitarianism that has forever shaped this organization. With his passing on Sunday, Dec. 29, we reflect on the extraordinary impact he and his wife Rosalynn had in inspiring people to share their […]
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Heather’s life journey delivers her home for the holidays
Sitting with Heather on her living room couch, the eye is drawn to the festive – if curious – array of holiday decorations, the pinnacle being a 5-foot, upside-down black Christmas tree with decorations inspired by the movie “Beetlejuice,” topped with a grinning, coiled sandworm. “We love that movie,” Heather said, with a nod to […]
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Meet our new Habitat AmeriCorps members
We’re excited to introduce three of our new team members! These passionate individuals have dedicated a year of service through Habitat AmeriCorps to help build a better future. Amber Thorp joins us for her second AmeriCorps term. She served with the Montana Conservation Corps last year and was inspired by the dedicated people she met. […]
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Habitat for Humanity Portland Region mourns the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
PORTLAND, OR (December 30, 2024) – Habitat for Humanity Portland Region joins the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and honors observances around the globe to remember his life of service. He and Rosalynn Carter have served as Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers over the 40 years they helped […]
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Family, faith and Habitat: One volunteer’s story
Jon Gice moved fairly often throughout his career in the insurance industry. And his retirement in 2016 brought one more relocation. “My daughter, my son-in-law, and two grandkids live here (in Portland). So, it was a magnet to move from Connecticut to Oregon,” Jon said. Jon and his wife happily helped take care of their […]
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State of the State’s Housing report calls for urgent action to address the growing crisis
Oregon’s lack of affordable housing isn’t new, but the degree to which it is increasingly unaffordable to live in this state demands urgent action from all stakeholders. That’s the findings of Oregon’s first State of the State’s Housing report, released this month by Oregon Housing and Community Services, the state’s housing finance agency. The report […]
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With six working sites underway, construction crews have a busy season ahead
Onto every construction site, a little rain must fall, and November did not disappoint! But Habitat volunteers and homebuyers kept the progress moving forward on multiple sites across the Portland metro region. Here’s a look at the work underway: Century Commons Homebuyers came out in force to lend a hand at Century Commons in Hillsboro, […]
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Service members join forces for Military Community Build Day
With a commitment to serving their community, members of the military community came together to help Habitat for Humanity Portland Region build homes in Hillsboro this past month. Military Community Build Day, part of Habitat’s Community Days series, drew current and former service men and women, with shared experiences and backgrounds, for a busy day […]
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This holiday season, turn your car into affordable homes in Portland
It’s happened to all of us. What started out as a match made in heaven, filled with happiness at every turn, has finally run its course. The romance is gone and you’re ready to kick the whole thing to the curb. It’s just a car, after all. Time to donate. You can make a lasting […]
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Home Repair helps veteran stay safe at home
Dave moved into his southeast Portland home six years ago. As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, he used a VA loan for first-time homebuyers. The water pressure was a bit low, and it was an old house. But it was near his daughter, Angela. After some time, Dave started to notice issues with the […]
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