Winter Progress at Habitat
Despite the harsh winter conditions—including snowstorms and power outages — that struck the Portland region, Habitat homes continue to progress towards completion. We currently have homes in all stages of the construction process: between Denney Gardens and Simpson, we have 16 homes mid-construction; at Kenton Commons, 12 homes are almost ready to sell, while 18 more are ready […]
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How to Clean Your Exhaust Fan
Maintaining a healthy home is essential to our wellbeing. From the water we use to clean our dishes to the air we breathe inside our rooms, simple home maintenance skills go a long way in keeping you and your loved ones safe and well. In this video, Homeownership Support Coordinator/IDA Specialist Shelby shows you how […]
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Beyond the House: Our Economic Impact Analysis
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Read MoreBeyond the House: Our Economic Impact Analysis
Habitat for Humanity makes a tremendous impact in the lives of our homeowners and our community. Learn how our local investments create a ripple effect across the Portland…
Read MoreAbdi’s Journey to Stability
Abdi’s story begins 9,000 miles away in war-torn Somalia. Through self-determination and sacrifice, his lifelong commitment to stability for his family…
Read MoreBuilding a Home Full of Memories: Sandra’s Story
Since becoming a Habitat homeowner seven years ago, Sandra remembers the feeling of building homes alongside her future neighbors in what would become…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity Portland Region’s Four Construction Zones
Since the merging of Portland/Metro East and Willamette West affiliates, we are building more homes than ever before! Check out the construction progress report…
Read MoreMedia Advisory: Introducing Habitat for Humanity Portland Region
In this critical time for stable housing, two Habitat for Humanity organizations are uniting as one—Habitat for Humanity Portland Region—to greatly expand their impact WHAT: Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity will be announcing in January that they are merging their two organizations and will be known as Habitat for Humanity Portland Region. CEO Steve Messinetti and Jim Woodruff, Vice […]
Read MoreIntroducing Habitat for Humanity Portland Region
In this critical time for stable housing, two Habitat for Humanity organizations are uniting as one—Habitat for Humanity Portland Region—to greatly expand our impact. It is with great excitement for the future of affordable homeownership that Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity announce we have merged our two organizations and […]
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Amplifying CREW’s Impact in 2020 and Beyond
Amidst the buzz of the chop saw, quick punch of the nail gun, and hammers pounding away in the distance, Regular Volunteer and Women Build CREW member Leslie Johnson led a group of Habitat for Humanity homebuyers through the process of trimming inside closets. She pointed toward a corner that needed measuring and asked the […]
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