Construction Update: We’re making progress in Portland
With progress ramping up on two active communities in North and Northeast Portland, we’ve just broken ground on a third build site in Kenton.
Read MoreA Right to Return
In efforts to combat years of gentrification and a legacy of displacement, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is partnering with the City of Portland to enact the North/Northeast Preference Policy. Construction is now underway on the first two Habitat communities built under this new initiative.
Read MoreA Year Full of Memories with Our AmeriCorps
As Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps members finish their term of service, they leave behind evidence of their tremendous work on every wall of our Habitat communities.
Read MoreIsaura Celebrates 10 Years as a Habitat Homeowner
Becoming a homeowner at 21 is one of many things Isaura’s accomplished in her life. Almost a decade later, she and her son continue to create a life full of possibilities.
Read MoreAn Exclusive Stay at Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard
Take in the sweeping views of Oregon’s finest pinot fields and unwind for a weekend of imbibing bliss. This package includes a unique gastronomical experience for up to eight people at Stoller Vineyards and a two-night stay for two in a luxury, vineyard-view room at the exclusive Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard in Dundee. Eight […]
Read MoreWin an Ecotourism Adventure in Costa Rica
World-renowned beaches, luxurious resorts, and rare wildlife in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica is an ecotourism dream. Could be yours if you come to our Hard Hat & Black Tie Dinner and Auction on October 4th! RSVP today.
Read MoreFrom Benson High with Love
To celebrate the accomplishments of the Benson Polytechnic High School ninth grade tech geometry class, Cheyenne Montalbin’s students presented two gifts to the Portland community: a hand-crafted stage for events at the Portland Mercado and a one-of-a-kind playhouse to benefit the Trinity Early Learning Center. Parents, teachers, students, and friends united around the hard work of these […]
Read MoreCelebrating the Meaning of Homeownership
On June 15th, we celebrated over 20 Portlanders receiving keys to their brand new homes in Northeast Portland at our Cully Home Dedication & BBQ. It was a momentous occasion and we’re overcome by the outpouring of support from our community, including our amazing Habitat homebuyers, volunteers, board members, home sponsors, legislators, partner nonprofits, and fellow […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Reed
After seeing a volunteer callout on Instagram for “Winter Warriors” in January, Reed decided to brace the chill and help us make progress when we needed volunteers the most. It was a cold and rainy day when he first stepped foot on our build site in NE Portland, but he said he walked away loving […]
Read MoreBuilding on the Power of Connection
Annette is a community member who believes in the power of connection; that for every bond made between individuals a movement is born. Whether it’s advocating for local housing stability in support of her neighbors or revamping emergency preparedness manuals to be more inclusive and diverse, the core of her efforts derives from a desire […]
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