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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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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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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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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** 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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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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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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**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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During our Hard Hat & Black Tie Benefit, President and CEO Steve Messinetti urged you to make a difference in our community, and together we raised nearly $450,000! Because of your generosity, more people in the Portland region will have an affordable, safe, and stable place to call home. All the funds we raised will […]
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Habitat for Humanity Portland Region announces the appointment of three new members to the board of directors. This brings the total number of board members to 23. Joining the board of directors are Isaac Dixon, PhD (VISTA HR Consulting), Elizabeth English (Alterman Law Group), and Jeff Nichols (Nike). In addition, Habitat appointed Gail Baker (GAB […]
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