A Decade Later: Portland’s N/NE Preference Policy sees progress, challenges ahead
North and Northeast Portland — the heart of Portland’s Black community for over 60 years — lost two-thirds of its Black residents due to urban renewal and gentrification. Galvanized by a proposed below-market sale of a city-owned lot to a national retail chain, community leaders pushed to prioritize affordable housing to allow Black households to […]
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Habitat for Humanity named Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Awardee
Habitat for Humanity named Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Awardee Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is excited and deeply honored to receive Bank of America’s prestigious Neighborhood Builders Award for 2023. Habitat, along with Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon, (MESO) was selected for our work of advancing economic mobility and building up neighborhoods in the […]
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A career in the trades takes hold with Habitat
Tired of working retail and warehouse gigs, Leo Ochoa began to take greater stock in the words of his father. “My dad told me, do whatever you want, whatever you like.” Leo said. “Don’t try to get a job just for the sake of making money.” What he wanted was to be hands on, working […]
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Home is where Habitat is: Here’s one volunteer’s story engaging with the organization around the globe
Wherever Alex Ragland is in the world, no matter the country or time zone, he knows he can find comfort and community with Habitat for Humanity. It all started when he was in college. Alex found his school’s branch of Habitat while attending Austin College in Texas. He was already keeping busy with his fraternity […]
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Christianna’s new home is a gathering place for family
A big part of Habitat homebuyer Christianna’s story is the idea of “surrender:” turning things over to a higher power. While applying to become a Habitat homeowner, she always returned to the mantra, “If it’s meant to be, it will be.” Well, here she is – boxes packed and ready for the next step of […]
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Rosalynn Carter’s lifetime of service and inspiration
It’s been decades since former first lady Rosalynn Carter was in the national spotlight, but it was after she left the White House, as a private citizen, when her light shined brightest. With her passing on Nov. 19, we pause to honor her humanitarian spirit, and the inspiring work she pursued to improve the lives […]
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Declaración de Igualidad
** Se trata de un documento dinámico que se revisa periódicamente en función de las necesidades actuales de nuestro equipo y nuestras comunidades ** Hábitat contempla una comunidad de personal, socios y colaboradores profundamente comprometidos con fomentar la igualdad, la inclusión y la lucha contra el racismo en todas las facetas de nuestra organización. Nos […]
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Construction update: New beginnings just ahead for homeowners
The fall leaves are changing, and so are the look of these Habitat construction sites across the Portland region. We’ve got the latest progress updates! Foster Commons Habitat’s 40-home Pleasant Valley community is in the final touch-up stage! Travis Schultz, the site’s Construction Superintendent, said certificates of occupancy are starting to come in and homeowners […]
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The stability of homeownership allows Pamir to be fully present for his family
Almost two years to the day he moved in, Pamir sat in his Habitat home reflecting on the life he had built for his family over the past eight years in America. He built it not only through working hard and finding a supportive community, but quite literally with his hands. He helped build the […]
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Equity Statement
**This is a living document, regularly reviewed, reimagined, and revised based on the current needs of our team and our communities.** Habitat envisions a community of staff, partners, and supporters who are deeply committed to furthering equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in every facet of our organization. We commit to implementing personal, cultural, and institutional goals […]
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