Julia’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.
Read MoreGlobal Village Trip to Ethiopia: Steve Messinetti’s Reflections on Day 1
This year marks 10 years of the Portland community financially supporting Habitat Ethiopia and the milestone of $1 million sent to provide decent housing with access to safe water and sanitation for more than 2,000 people
Read MoreSustainable Building in 2020
With plans to triple the amount of people we serve annually, we’re heading into the new year with a full construction schedule ahead of us.
Read MoreJoin Women Build in 2020
Step into the new year with us and become a Women Build member! Come learn new skills and build strong, affordable homes alongside women and femmes in an empowering environment.
Read MoreA 360-Degree Home Transformation
After an overgrown hedge threatened to overtake Beverly and Dale’s backyard, they reached out to Habitat for Humanity to restore their home.
Read MoreNews Release: Habitat for Humanity Announces Three New Board Members
PORTLAND, OR January 2, 2020—Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Gail Baker, Kabir Bhatia, and Jay Robinson III. “All three of our newest Board members embody the spirit of the Portland Metro community and bring talent, expertise and […]
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