We have three AmeriCorps postions. Construction Crew Leader (five openings), Volunteer Engagement Advocate (one position) and Homeownership Program Assistant (one position.) AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader Supervisor: Construction Site Supervisor The members will help our affiliate engage more community volunteers and partner families in the construction of simple, decent and affordable homes in our community. These concentrated […]

(August 24, 2011) At the time this article was written, Habitat for Humanity was not alone in being alarmed by the findings reported by the Fair Housing Council of Oregon about housing discrimination in the Portland Metro area. Indeed, the results of the FHC’s most recent round of testing were widely reported in The Oregonian, Willamette […]

When Habitat for Humanity partner families are accepted into the program, they sign on for more than just buying their own home. Families are required to complete at least 500 hours of sweat equity before purchasing their new home, and in the process, they learn valuable skills to maintain their home long-term. A significant amount […]

David and Ursula have big plans to use their extra income on home improvements and sending their kids to college. Zero. That is how much David and Ursula Hernandez owe on their home in northeast Portland. Last year, the Hernandez family made their final payment to Habitat, paying off the mortgage on their single-family home, […]

Construction Sites and ReStores Closed This Saturday in Observance of Memorial Day Holiday. They will be open again Tuesday as usual.

Habitat would like to thank the over 1,000 guests, 22 sponsors and 30 volunteers for making our 11th annual HopeBuilder Breakfast a wonderful and warm event! In case you couldn’t join us, please click below to read the special messages from our event speakers. You have the power to double your impact when you donate […]

Habitat recently celebrated the conclusion of an innovative green building project with the Portland Energy Efficiency Home Pilot (PEEHP) with an event at Rivergate Commons in north Portland. The PEEHP program was meant to test different models and housing types and measure the energy performance against goals of 15% and 30% above the already strong Oregon […]

We are very thankful to hear that all Habitat staff in Japan have been accounted for and are safe. Habitat for Humanity Japan, together with an assessment team from Habitat for Humanity International, is currently liaising with government authorities and other organizations to coordinate the most appropriate response in the areas of greatest need. Search […]

An 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Friday, March 11. The resulting aftershocks and tsunami destroyed homes, crushed cars and killed hundreds of people. A tsunami warning has been issued to dozens of countries including: Australia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, the […]

Habitat welcomed 26 newly selected families in January, the largest group of partner families accepted at once in the program. Out of over 100 completed applications received in the fall of 2010, over 50% qualified for Habitat’s homeownership program. Through a process carried out by Habitat’s Homeowner Selection Committee, the goal was to select families […]