Lowe’s Helps Kick Off Helensview Build
On November 14, over 20 local Lowe’s employees, aptly dubbed Lowe’s Heroes, came out to volunteer on Habitat’s Helensview site in northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood. These volunteers spent the day working on the foundations for the first phase of this 21-home site. This special volunteer day was part of Lowe’s commitment to Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization […]
Read MoreHabitat Rocks the Block in Cully
On October 24th, Habitat staff and students from Concordia University gathered in Cully for another edition of Rock the Block. Volunteers from all over Portland spent the morning repairing neglected roads in the community, ensuring local residents have a safe and usable street to enjoy. Based on submissions received through September, Habitat chose two blocks […]
Read MoreMeet the 2015-2016 AmeriCorps Team
In September, nine members of the AmeriCorps program joined Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East to help create affordable homeownership opportunities for families in the Portland Metro area. The AmeriCorps program recruits who members serve in a variety of roles within Habitat. Whether they are engaging communities, building homes, leading volunteers, raising resources or developing new […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Portland YouthBuilders
On Thursday, October 1st a group of eager Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) students arrived on Habitat for Humanity’s Glisan Gardens build site for the first time. They crowded around their construction trainer, Juli Michael, to learn more about the project and then nervously ventured into the building they would be helping to construct in the months […]
Read MoreHabitat Wants to Rock Your Block!
Get ready to join your neighbors on Saturday, October 24th from 9am to 12pm to make a difference in your community! Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East will host its third annual Rock the Block event in Cully to help residents make needed street improvements. Habitat will coordinate volunteers and provide gravel, asphalt, and tools to […]
Read MoreLocal Habitat Staff Plan Trip to Ethiopia and You’re Invited
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has built over 300 homes in the Portland Metro area, but did you know that our affiliate has also built over 300 homes worldwide? To help support the work of Habitat for Humanity International, our affiliate tithes 10% of undesignated contributions to Habitat affiliates in El Salvador and Ethiopia. And […]
Read MoreSeven Homes Dedicated at Trillium Court
On August 13th, 2015, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East spent the evening dedicating the recently completed homes at Trillium Court to the seven families who partnered with Habitat to purchase their new homes. The night also served as an opportunity to honor the hundreds of volunteers who offered their time and service during the construction […]
Read MoreHabitat Bids Farewell to Sharon Weijo
When scurried footsteps race down the hall, it can only mean one thing – Sharon Weijo is on the case! Serving as Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East’s office manager for nine years, Sharon is a pintsized force to be reckoned with. When there is a problem, no matter what the issue, she is your go-to […]
Read MoreHelensview Project Kicks Off With a Block Party
On July 16th, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East celebrated the beginning of our newest project with a community block party! The Helensview site is located in the Cully neighborhood at NE 64th Ave & Killingsworth Court. When completed in 2016, Helensview will be home for 20 local families. The Helensview Block Party offered a chance […]
Read MorePortland AmeriCorps Crew Ends Service Term
At the end of July, the majority of Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East’s AmeriCorps staff completed their service term in helping local families reach the dream of affordable homeownership. On the construction site or in the office, Habitat’s AmeriCorp crew is an integral part of our work in the Portland area, and their contributions allow […]
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