Empowerment in Homeownership: Molly’s Story
Habitat homeowner Molly credits Habitat for helping change her family’s trajectory. Since moving into her new home, she’s been able to invest in their future.
Read MorePlayhouse Experience with Women Build
Looking for a unique volunteer experience with your coworkers? Invite a team of 8-10 volunteers from your company to help build and decorate a playhouse, creating a special space for a child to call their own. Limited sponsorships available. Sign up today!
Read MoreMeet Nina Byrd: Ambassador Council Co-Chair
Having put in hundreds of volunteer hours with Habitats across the country, Nina brings a wealth of experience to every opportunity.
Read More10 Tips to Master the Art of Recycling
Whether you’re a well-meaning “wish-cycler” or an avid recycling guru, we’ve got ten tips to help you hone your recycling techniques and go green.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Sara
As a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, member of the Women’s Build, and a member of the Board of Directors at Oregon Tradeswomen, Sara is the kind of person who knows what it means to be a part of a community. And that is exactly what brought her to the Habitat family.
Read MoreJulia’s Story: Defying the odds with a stable, affordable home
Longtime Habitat homeowner, Julia, talks about how a stable, affordable mortgage helped her achieve the unthinkable.
Read MoreLast Day of Global Village in Ethiopia: Hurry Up and Wait
Today was our last work day in Ethiopia which involved one last push to get the jobs done. That included having the walls on three bathroom buildings 12 bricks high and mixing and pouring the concrete for two kitchens.
Read MoreGlobal Village to Ethiopia: Farewells and Appreciations
It’s January 19. Our farewells to the families and workers with whom we mixed concrete, hauled blocks and rocks, tied eucalyptus wood walls, and shared many, many cups of coffee and tea.
Read MoreGlobal Village to Ethiopia Day 4: Getting into the Rhythm
The week has finally hit a comfortable rhythm of work, learning, and exploring. Today was our fourth day of work, it’s hard to believe it has flown by so quickly.
Read MoreGlobal Village Trip to Ethiopia Day 2: Lauren & Malia’s Realizations
During our rides in the van to and from the build site and as we share meals together with the Habitat Ethiopia staff, we’ve come to understand more of the historical, economic, and political forces shaping the growth of the slums and the push and pull between tradition and modernity that people experience here. One thing everyone agrees on: everyone deserves a decent place to live.
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