Habitat’s five-year recovery program on target to serve 50,000 families ATLANTA (Jan. 6, 2012) – Two years after the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010, Habitat for Humanity’s five-year disaster recovery program has helped more than 40,000 families or approximately 200,000 individuals in Port-au-Prince, Léogâne and Cabaret. As part of its effort […]

For many local families, homeownership can seem like an unobtainable dream. For the past two years, Habitat has seen a significant increase in the number of families needing assistance. If your family is in need of permanent, stable housing or know families who are, please spread the word about Habitat’s Homeownership Application process starting this […]

Habitat would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all of our donors and volunteers for their support and hard work in 2011. So many of you generously shared your time and hard earned money to help Habitat build simple, healthy, affordable homes for hardworking families in our community. In 2011, we saw the […]

WE HAVE THE POWER to put an end to the housing crisis right here in Portland and Gresham. We have the power to build a community where everyone has a simple, decent, affordable place to live; and where poverty housing is unacceptable. Our 2011 Annual Report outlines Habitat’s efforts to address poverty housing in Portland […]

As Habitat grows from serving 20 to 30 families every year, the number of volunteers on our construction sites is predicted to increase by 50%. A grant from Bank of America will help to enhance volunteer communications and enhance overall volunteer satisfaction as Habitat grows from providing 6,000 to 9,000 annual build site experiences. This […]

Habitat’s Board of Directors has affirmed that sustainability is one of our core values. That’s why we are building homes that are energy-efficient, water conserving, and use materials that are less toxic and more environmentally sustainable. Our first LEED-certified home was completed in 2008. As of 2011, every single one of our homes meets a minimum […]

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 […]