Strength in Kindness | Volunteer Spotlight: Manuel Isasi
All that Manuel Isasi desires is to have a simple life, free from harm. It is something he contemplates often as he awaits the final hearing in his asylum case. Having left his home at the age of 19, his years long passage north has been arduous; he’s spent many nights on the street, but […]
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Reconstructing a Work of Art: Jon’s Journey to Home Repair
Tucked behind a sage green home in Portland’s Cully neighborhood is Marine Veteran and local artist, Jon, busy at work in his garage-transformed-workshop. He’s eying the proportions of his current project: a three-legged corner table topped with a slice of Spalding tree trunk. It’s nearly finished–just needs a subtle layer of lacquer and this handcrafted […]
Read MoreRising Together: Habitat’s HopeBuilder Breakfast Goes Above and Beyond
April 24, 2019 will go down in Habitat history. From the dedicated crowd of affordable housing advocates who woke up early and turned out in high numbers, to esteemed speakers who invoked a new sense of awareness of the importance of homeownership and community, to the generosity of folks who broke bread and records with […]
Read MoreWomen Empowering Women
It was a sobering revelation when the Portland Housing Report showed last year that women have a particularly challenging time finding safe and affordable housing. Single women with children have extra challenges – currently, there are no neighborhoods in Portland that are affordable to the average single mother. To bring light to this gender inequity, […]
Read MoreBuilding Homes at Cully Place // Construction Update
As the sun beams across our build site in the Cully neighborhood of Northeast Portland, construction of this 15-home community is starting to reveal signs of when a house becomes a home. One duplex is nearly complete, with a focus on internal finishes: a full set of kitchen cabinets are in place, interior doors are […]
Read MoreRebuilding America, One Home at a Time: Lisa’s Volunteer Spotlight
Driven by a love of travel and heart for service, Lisa has set an ambitious goal for herself: to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in all 50 states. Since 2015, she’s already helped build homes in nine states, spanning from Maine to Oregon. She said it’s like a vacation, only better – she gets to […]
Read MoreOpening the Door to Homeownership
Determined and resilient, Reyna is a steadfast believer in the fruits of her labor; that for every trial she endures, another door will open and it is up to her to step through. She exudes strength when reflecting upon her past; its many twists and turns and life-altering challenges have only made her stronger. When […]
Read More3 Clever DIY Home Maintenance Tips
Whether you’re sprucing up some projects that lay waiting during the cold months or giving your home a complete overhaul, now’s your chance to get back on track with some simple home transformations. Here are three tips on DIY home maintenance. Fixing Stripped Screw Holes As you are tackling your home maintenance projects, here’s a […]
Read MoreCelebrating 20 Years as a Habitat Homeowner
Nestled into the King neighborhood of Northeast Portland resides Habitat homeowner, Cordel Green. As a homeowner of nearly 20 years, his house is a source of pride and acts as a centralizing force in his family. It’s a celebratory space where everyone gets together for birthdays and holidays. Just this past year, Cordel and his […]
Read MoreRaising the Next Generation of Givers
As a parent, it’s never too early to teach the value of sharing. Leading up to the holiday season, Ava and Chip Setzer pondered what to do for their son Dean’s 3rd birthday, which happens to fall on the day after Christmas. Ava started to wonder how she and Chip could make this birthday special […]
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