Habitat To Open Homeowner Education Center
In July 2016, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East will complete work on an office remodel project, making more efficient use of our space, and converting a former garage into a new Homeowner Education Center. With this new space, Habitat plans to provide a meeting space for community members and host homeownership classes, helping homeowners strengthen […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Caroline Lujan
Caroline Lujan has been a regular volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East since getting involved in early 2016. Below, read some words she wrote about her experience working alongside future homeowners to help build homes in Portland. “Growing up, my mother was always getting into some sort of new project around the house and […]
Read More2016 Home Builders Blitz Gets Underway
Habitat for Humanity’s 2016 Home Builders Blitz began this May, with Portland/Metro East beginning construction on two homes which will be completed in under a month thanks to generous donations from local suppliers and builders. This year, two homes at Habitat’s Helensview site in northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood will be completed and dedicated to each […]
Read MorePortland AmeriCorps Builds in Charlotte
This year, Habitat’s Portland AmeriCorps members had the opportunity to participate in this year’s annual Build-A-Thon, held in Charlotte, NC. Below, read AmeriCorps Volunteer Engagement Specialist Kelli Linton’s recap of the week. This year was my first Build-a-Thon experience. All the Americorps members from our affiliate joined over 175 other members and alumni to build […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Cambia Health Solutions
Cambia Health Solutions has been a long-time supporter of Habitat for Humanity. They have participated in home sponsorship as well as several TeamBuilder group volunteer days—a tradition that has continued for years. They are active and present at numerous Habitat events. Mark Ganz, Cambia’s President and CEO, is a proud host of Habitat for Humanity’s […]
Read MoreCity of Portland Develops Housing Preference Policy
Seeking to reverse past actions that have marginalized and displaced longtime residents of North and Northeast Portland, the Portland Housing Bureau has developed a preference policy that hopes to reintroduce displaced households with generational ties to the area. Applications must be submitted by May 13th. Residents who are selected will have preference in new homeownership […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Ana Miller
Ever since she was a young girl, Ana Miller has been actively involved in the community in several ways. She currently runs a bar called Donnie Vegas on Alberta Street, is a spirit guide at New Deal Distillery, volunteers in the community, and enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, and traveling with her dog, Neelo. […]
Read MoreRead Our Homeownership Survey
In 2015, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East conducted a survey with all partner families since our affiliate began 35 years ago. The purpose of this survey was to evaluate the impact of Habitat homeownership from the homebuyer’s perspective. The survey was sent to both Habitat homeowners that have been in their houses for decades—some of […]
Read MoreMitchell Gold + Bob Williams Gives Back
Internationally acclaimed home furnishings company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is unveiling their Spring 2016 collection, and they’re holding a fundraiser for Habitat at the event! Come together on Tuesday, March 15th for a fabulous brunch and fine furniture — all for a good cause! See the invitation below for more information.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: FamilyCare, Inc.
When Adam Peterson was a graduate student at Loyola University Chicago, he started a program that would eventually lead him all the way to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East. “Some other graduate assistants and I got together to start an alternative spring break program for fraternity and sorority members called Greeks for a […]
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