Habitat’s roots run deep on Koinonia Farm
In 1968, Clarence Jordan, the founder of Koinonia Farm, penned a do-or-die letter to the revolutionary, interracial farming community he helped create 25 years earlier. “For several years it has been clear that Koinonia stands at the end of an era or perhaps its existence,” he began. “Its goals and methods, which were logical and […]
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Homeownership for one changes the lives of many
Growing up with seven siblings, Lorrie and her family moved a lot. More than anyone should have to. “We moved, I’d say, anywhere from two to six times a year,” Lorrie said, remembering a time when she and three of her siblings were told to lay low in the car when her mom approached a […]
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Oregon’s past may hold the key for future homeowners
In 2023, Washington State authorized a landmark study into its role in housing discrimination and the racial gap in homeownership that persists today. Released in March 2024, Washington’s historic Covenant Homeownership Study laid the groundwork for a new program that specifically targets the victims of its actions to foster homeownership. It’s time Oregon took a […]
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Global Village: Building hope in Ahuachapán
After a long hiatus, Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village program is back! A group of 18 volunteers from the Portland region recently traveled to El Salvador, rolling up their sleeves to help construct safe housing. This was the first Global Village build since 2020, marking a powerful return to international service after the pandemic. In […]
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Seeing progress at King City Commons
Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated staff, volunteers, and trade partners, we’re seeing great progress at this 16-home community near Tigard. Let’s take a look at what’s been accomplished and what’s coming next! Big Steps Forward Last month, we celebrated a major achievement—three homes in Building 1 received their Certificates of Occupancy! The […]
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New home starts a fresh chapter for family of four
Walking through Duffy’s future home, it’s easy to see the empty space, a blank slate still in the final stages of construction. But this home is already packed, filled with hope, for herself and her children. “I think in our family situation it gives a lot of hope and some stability that’s really needed right […]
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Building momentum: Habitat hard at work
Our teams accomplished so much last month, and there are lots of exciting developments ahead! We think the best way to share it with you is to show you. Keep reading for photos and videos of our six active build sites across the Portland region. Century Commons Building 1: In the thumbnail above; ready for volunteers […]
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Coming soon: Tigard ReStore taking shape
Freshly finished floors, brightly painted walls, and shelves being built — our team has been working hard in Tigard to get the new ReStore ready. It’s on track for a grand opening in April! Like our three other locations, the Tigard ReStore will sell new and gently used household goods and building materials at discounted […]
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New roof extends home’s life for young family
Taking care of things is a guiding principle for Keri, one that extends far beyond her home and family, to respecting the earth, its resources, and its people. Repair, mend, reuse and recycle. For Keri, this is a personal responsibility, living the opposite of a disposable lifestyle, and something she takes very seriously. Of course, […]
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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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