Habitat staff has known for years that our volunteers are so sweet they could be made of sugar! But, perhaps they are made of a special weather resistant, anti-dissolving sugar that only the Portland Metro area can produce because our volunteers don’t let a little (or a lot) of rain stop them from building! Right […]

Congratulations to Habitat’s Youth United for being honored with the 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Award for Outstanding Youth Volunteer Program or Group! The 2011 Oregon Governor’s Volunteer Awards honors some of Oregon’s most respected individuals and organizations for their commitment to voluntary service benefiting the state and its people. The awards are hosted by the Oregon […]

A gift of stock or mutual funds before December 31, could be your best way to maximize tax savings and meet your charitable giving goals this year. Even if your stocks have lost value since you purchased them you can receive tremendous tax advantages. The key is in how you give the securities. Consult with […]

With much anticipation, Habitat is pleased to announce that we again featured as one of the 100 local nonprofits participating in the 2011 Give!Guide hosted by the Willamette Week. Aimed at new donors under 35 years old, the Give!Guide offers sweet incentives for donors and directs attention to local nonprofits. Featured under the Social Action […]

Hat’s off to everyone who attended Habitat’s Hard Hat & Black Tie Dinner and Auction on Friday, October 21. Over 300 people filled the Heritage Ballroom at The Governor Hotel and grooved to 1930s tunes, enjoyed dinner and tastings from Oregon’s top wineries and breweries and, of course, celebrated 30 years of Habitat building homes […]

Limited spots are still available. Sign up today! It’s happening once again. Top corporate executives from the Portland Metro area are blocking off half of their busy day to get out and build with Habitat. Don Pearson, Regional President of Wells Fargo, and Steve Johnson, CFO of the Parr Company, have stepped forward to co-host […]

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is thrilled to welcome our 2011-2012 AmeriCorps! Our affiliate was incredibly fortunate to have been awarded seven AmeriCorps members that will serve in our Communications, Construction, Homeownership and Volunteer Departments. AmeriCorps members are a vital part of the success of Habitat’s mission and we are exited to have them join […]

Today marks the dedication of Habitat’s 500,000th home!  And Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has contributed to this amazing milestone, with over 200 homes build, right here, in our community. In Maai Mahiu, Kenya, a joyful community is dedicating Habitat’s 500,000th home, while in Paterson, New Jersey, despite recent flooding, a group is busy raising […]

Over $10,000 of material stolen from Habitat’s build site on SE 204th and Stark September 28, 2011 (Gresham, Ore.) — The Gresham Police Department is responding to a theft of property at Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East’s Victoria Cottages build, leaving the site without a truck or tools that are essential to building homes for […]

We are excited to tell you about an incredible opportunity we’ve been given to help more families in need build and buy decent and affordable homes! Wells Fargo Housing Foundation has generously committed to match every dollar that you send in the next 30 days, up to $70,000. There’s no better time to give — […]