Volunteer Spotlight: Andy Lee
Andy Lee’s genuine care and appreciation for other people is evident not only by his chosen profession—psychiatric medicine—but also by his dedication to volunteering and giving back to his community. A volunteer with a myriad of different organizations over the years, Andy has been with Habitat since 2010, even leading a crew during a Jimmy […]
Read MoreHabitat Hammers Back: Update
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have caused unprecedented and widespread devastation, forcing thousands of people out of damaged homes and communities in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Whats being done so far: Shelter Repair Kits for Puerto Rico Habitat for Humanity’s response to the devastation in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricane Maria begins […]
Read MoreHome for the Holidays Concert Benefits Habitat
Saturday, December 9th Two shows at 1:30 and 7:00pm Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee Mark Bosnian, an award-winning singer-songwriter and professional voice coach, presents a uniquely Portland Holiday Concert and sing along. This event is also a fundraiser, with 20% of the proceeds going to Habit For Humanity Portland Metro/East to help fund building […]
Read MoreLizet, Sharon and Daphne are finally home
Lizet has been searching for a stable and affordable home as her two daughters, Daphne and Sharon, grow older. They have moved multiple times over the past few years due to rent increases and want to live closer to Lizet’s work without the fear of their home becoming unaffordable. Lizet heard about Habitat for Humanity […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Pete Conklin
Pete Conklin grew up watching his father’s hands; from carpentry to engineering, they worked tirelessly and inspired in Pete something he would carry with him the rest of his life—a passion for creating. With a hardy work ethic, Pete taught himself the knowledge and skills that would eventually lead to many things, from tinkering on […]
Read MoreA Soccer Experience of a Lifetime
This is the package for all you die-hard fans in Soccer City USA! Score extra points with your child by sending them and three friends to a soccer training taught by one of Major League Soccer’s most brutally effective center backs in history—former Timbers player Nat Borchers! His 15 career goals (one of the best […]
Read More2017 Hurricane Relief
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have caused unprecedented and widespread devastation, forcing thousands of people out of damaged homes and communities in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Habitat for Humanity International has local affiliates throughout the regions affected by the storms. With their help, Habitat is assessing shelter and housing needs. Habitat’s three-phase disaster […]
Read MoreHabitat wins 2017 Green Home Builder of the Year, Low Income Builder
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East received the 2017 Green Home Builder of the Year, Low Income Builder award from Earth Advantage! This award speaks volumes to the hard work and determination our construction team and volunteers put into building quality homes for our Habitat homeowners. Constructing a Platinum level, energy-efficient home requires our team to spend time diligently installing air sealing, weather barriers, HVAC systems, and windows to not only provide a green home but also one […]
Read MoreFinding a New Life in a New Home
Mattana had little choice when it came to apartments. After struggling to find an affordable place to live while working full-time and taking care of her newborn baby daughter Chloe, she had no choice but to move into a small, one-bedroom apartment in Gresham with two other adult family members just to make ends meet. […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: William Cunninghame
Step into the Habitat office and you just might be greeted by William Cunninghame’s friendly smile. He welcomes staff and visitors every Wednesday afternoon as the volunteer front desk receptionist. He also lends his skills to both the Development and Homeownership teams, aiding with data entry for our annual events and yearly homeownership application process. Raised in a small town, William learned the value of […]
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