Homeowner story | Michele and the gift of a lasting home
Michele always knew she wanted to give her children the stable home she never had growing up. Her dad, who immigrated at age 8 from Mexico, worked from 6 am to 6 pm for almost his entire life to make sure that his family had food, clothes, and a roof over their heads. But that […]
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Construction update | Wet winter makes way for a spring push
Habitat homeowners, volunteers and staff didn’t let wild winter weather — including the most snowfall Portland’s seen since 1943! — slow them down on three of our most active construction sites. Here are the exciting developments happening at each. Foster In this 40-home community in Portland’s Pleasant Valley neighborhood, the first half of all […]
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Volunteer | How Stephanie makes the ReStore rock
By Monicia Warner, Volunteer Storyteller If you walk into the Gresham ReStore on any given Thursday, you’ll notice a line five or six people deep in the jewelry section. New customers might not think anything of it, but seasoned shoppers will recognize it as a sure-fire sign that volunteer Stephanie Payne — the ‘jewelry curator’ […]
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Women Build | Partners, volunteers commemorate Women’s History Month
On the Saturday following International Women’s Day, nearly 30 women stood under sunny skies in the crisp morning air, waiting to learn how to use all kinds of tools, from a simple hammer to an electric table saw. They made small talk while sipping coffee, learning each other’s names from the writing taped to their […]
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Staring Down the Homeownership Gap
Just steps beyond Jackie Jones’ front window are the homes she always longed for. A place of her own, that she could take care of properly, in the Northeast Portland neighborhood she was raised in. She can see them from her rental home’s window, but they might as well be a hundred miles away. It’s […]
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Homeowner Story | Celia’s home becomes a family haven
In 2003, Celia went from renting space in a three-bedroom house she shared with four other families to purchasing her own two-bedroom home in North Portland. With the support of her family and Habitat for Humanity, she helped build her own house from the ground up. Today, she owns a home she can pass on […]
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Habitat’s Women Build program partners with Skanska USA to build new, affordable homes
Wielding skill saws and power drills, members of Skanska USA’s Women’s Network recently teamed up with volunteers and homebuyers at Habitat for Humanity Portland Region for a Women Build event in Southeast Portland. The partnership brings together Skanska’s commitment to support the professional development of women in the construction trades, and Habitat’s Women Build program […]
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In Search of Security: Natalia’s Story
Growing up in Guatemala with her mother, father, and great grandmother, Natalia knew what secure housing felt like. The family shared a farm with aunts and cousins, and she had a stable home. However, violence and poverty surrounded them, and after the earthquake of 1972, the family connected with a nonprofit organization and ultimately relocated […]
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Century Commons Groundbreaking Ceremony
In an inspiring ceremony on Jan. 12, Habitat for Humanity Portland Region broke ground on its new 18-home community in Southeast Hillsboro. Called Century Commons, Habitat’s newest community is located on Century Boulevard. “There will be over 80 moms, dads, kids, and grandparents that will move into this site,” said Steve Messinetti, President and CEO […]
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ReStore’s Pick-up Partnership Makes Donating Items Simple and Easy
Getting gifts feels great, but sometimes getting rid of things can be just as satisfying. Turning those things into a valuable donation to support affordable homeownership feels even better. But doing it all without lifting a finger? Icing on the cake. That’s Habitat for Humanity ReStores’ priority pick-up service, now serving the greater Portland Region. […]
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