How to Maintain Your Garage Door Do-It-Yourself Guide
Garage doors are one of the most frequently used parts of a house, so they tend to collect more wear quickly over the years. Routine monthly and yearly maintenance can help extend a doors operational lifespan while saving you money and time from costly repairs. Before you perform regular maintenance, gather the tools you’ll […]
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Statement on Governor Kotek’s Plan to Increase Supply of Housing from Habitat for Humanity Portland Region CEO Steve Messinetti
This week, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency and signed an executive order calling on state government to help create 36,000 new homes a year — an 80% increase over current production. Following is a statement from Habitat for Humanity Portland Region CEO Steve Messinetti: “We applaud Governor Kotek’s commitment to addressing our state’s housing crisis. The housing challenges facing […]
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News Release: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Celebrates 34 family-sized homes in Hillsboro and Beaverton
PORTLAND, OR (January 12, 2023) – Thanks to the support of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Habitat for Humanity Portland Region broke ground on a new property located on Century Boulevard in Hillsboro and is finishing the final homes on Denney Road in Beaverton. One-time ARPA funds are in response to the […]
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Media Alert: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Announces 34 family-sized homes in Hillsboro and Beaverton
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Announces 34 family-sized homes in Hillsboro and Beaverton WHAT: Thanks to the support of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), donated land from the City of Hillsboro, financing through Oregon Housing + Community Services, and hundreds of individuals who have donated both money and time, Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is breaking ground […]
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Leina’ala Builds Her Dream | Homeowner Story
Hula and Habitat for Humanity forever altered Leina’ala’s life. One connected her to her cultural roots; the other let her lay down new roots of her own. In August, Leina’ala became a first-time homeowner at Habitat’s Kenton Commons in Northeast Portland. But before she even had the keys, she knew every inch of her new […]
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Welcoming Homeowners Into Their Homes | Winter Construction Update
Habitat crews dress in warmer layers now as snow and rain drops descend upon our new communities for 2023. We continue to meet the increasing need for affordable housing across the Portland region. And with the help of our supporters and volunteers, Habitat for Humanity Portland Region finished hammering in more frames than ever this […]
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Portland Region Habitat Honored For International Support of Housing
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region was honored this month with a special award by our international partner in El Salvador. Habitat for Humanity El Salvador is recognizing the Portland Region affiliate for 25 years of support in the Central American country, helping ensure that people there have a safe and stable home. The effort is […]
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An Accessible Home and a Lifetime of Stability | Shamsa’s Story
Shamsa and her family escaped their home in Syria when the Civil War broke out in 2016, and with the aid of the International Organization for Migration, they found refuge in America. For the next five years, Shamsa and her husband, Mohammed, raised their three elementary school-aged children, Aleen, Jameel, and Yazan, in their two-bedroom, […]
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Second Generation Habitat Homeowner | James’ story
James remembers fondly his youth in Florida, his neighborhood and friendships — a childhood he would like for his future children. He grew up in a Habitat home, and someday his kids may grow up in a Habitat home, too. The home is nearly complete, one of 31 underway at Habitat’s Cherry Blossom community in […]
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Cully’s Revolutionary Urban Renewal Plan Cleared For Action
For more than a decade, the city has recognized the fragile diversity and affordability of Portland’s Cully Neighborhood. With a unanimous vote on Wednesday, city officials took a major step forward in preserving that diversity with a plan one commissioner called a “legacy project.” The Portland City Council’s decision this week created a new Cully […]
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