Race and Housing IV: The Great Recession and the Racial Homeownership Gap
Caught between high crime and low vacancy rates, many in North Portland’s Black community saw regional progress while suffering individual setbacks during waves of economic fluctuation.
Read MoreMilestones and Transformations: Tanisha’s story
Tanisha’s life has been full of transformations and she is about to undergo another life altering event: becoming a first time homeowner with Habitat for Humanity.
Read MoreOvercoming Obstacles: Construction Update
COVID-19 threw a wrench in building homes with our volunteers, but our construction crew continues to make headway on multiple communities throughout North and Northeast Portland.
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Race and Housing Part III: Under the Guise of Renewal
Portland’s Urban Renewal strategies decimated a generation of Black-owned wealth, leading to decades of despair and today’s disparities in racial homeownership rates.
Read MoreBuilding Resilience: Bylinda’s Story
Despite the hardships she has faced, Habitat homeowner Bylinda has built a life full of blessings.
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Race and Housing Part II: Exodus, Disaster, and Exploitation
No two events have had a greater impact on Portland’s housing market than WWII and the flooding at Vanport. The systemic political, cultural, geographical, and racial implications that resulted from the 1940s changed Portland in ways unseen before or since.
Read MoreOfficial Equity Statement
After a 14-month training with the Center for Equity and Inclusion, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is eager to share this commitment with our community.
Read MoreAn Extraordinary Life: Colise’s Story
Colise has done more in one life than most dream of doing in several. Raising two children, building her own home, and providing food and clothing to countless neighbors —all with her unrelenting compassion.
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The Early History of Portland’s Racist Housing Strategies: Part One
Portland is known nationally and across the globe as one of the most progressive enclaves in the world. What’s less known is the severe history of racism that, to this day, permeates all systems and institutions, including our neighborhoods, schools, laws, and housing policies.
Read MoreSafety of Home Campaign Crushes Goal
We did it! Thanks to the generosity of our community and local businesses, 200 Portlanders will now experience the safety of home. Together, we raised $361,885, surpassing our goal of $250,000! Thank you for helping us cover the funding gap caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Despite major setbacks—not being able to safely host volunteers on […]
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