Introducing Habitat for Humanity Portland Region
In this critical time for stable housing, two Habitat for Humanity organizations are uniting as one—Habitat for Humanity Portland Region—to greatly expand our impact. It is with great excitement for the future of affordable homeownership that Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity announce we have merged our two organizations and […]
Read MoreClosures due to Coronavirus
Need help? Click here for Community Resources During COVID-19 Updated: April 9th, 2020 Office Closure In order to protect the health and safety of our community and staff, our office will be closed to walk-ins until further notice. We will schedule face-to-face meetings with homebuyers/homeowners when it is absolutely essential. Thank you for your understanding. […]
Read MoreMedia Alert: Local Craft Breweries Raise Walls on Habitat Home in Cully
Habitat’s House That Beer Built Program brings local craft breweries together to fundraise and build an affordable home in Cully. Who: Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and local craft breweries. What: Habitat for Humanity “House That Beer Built” Wall Raising. After months of fundraising, local craft breweries and beer-related businesses come together alongside Habitat homebuyers to […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jake Jacobs
Jake Jacobs, a regular volunteer at our Brooklyn Pines community, moves at an inspiring pace. His gentle, friendly demeanor may be the first thing noticed about him, but it’s his many stories and adventures that stand out. Jake is a welcome reminder of the contagious goodwill that blossoms when one enriches their life through learning […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Marcia McKean
Lending a voice to affordable housing When Marcia McKean moved back to Portland after living in Italy, she discovered a different city than the one she left nine years before. Rent and home prices had seen some of the highest increases in the country, wages remained stagnant, and a population boom put pressure on the […]
Read MoreBuilding Stability – Updates from our Build Sites
Cully Place After breaking ground in May, Cully Place construction is underway. What was once a mound of dirt is now a solid foundation for 15 Habitat homes. Subcontractors excavated the site, plumbers laid pipes, and staff, volunteer and subcontractor crews have poured four of the six building foundations. “We’re working here in the neighborhood […]
Read MoreHome is Where Community Grows
When Minh talks, she glows – especially when recounting the daily activities of her five daughters: Lien Hoa, Nhu Ngoc, Nhu Kim, Nhu Ngan, and Nhu Y. Her eldest, Lien Hoa, is a sophomore in high school and, like her mother, is very ambitious and diligent. Minh rises early to be at work by 6:30 every morning, arranges transportation for her children to school, and […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jean Rychlik
After moving to Portland from Denmark, like many newcomers, Jean Rychlik was struck by the number of people she saw living on the streets. After all, as a licensed Realtor® and residential real estate investor, her career has been dedicated to finding housing. Instead of turning a blind eye, she sought solutions. While attending a […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jessica Hewitt
Look within any business, big or small, and you’ll find it’s comprised of people who live in and care about their community. Inspired by this idea, Jessica Hewitt, Vice President Community Relations Manager at Bank of America in Portland, creates volunteer opportunities for employees that allow them to explore their passions while giving back to […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: James Burnham
The Pacific Crest Trail spans from the US-Mexico border to British Columbia, winding its way through the rugged peaks and valleys of California, Oregon and Washington. James Burnham—a Habitat volunteer, avid hiker, and Auto Litigation Unit Manager at Travelers Insurance—has plans to walk all 2,659 miles of that famous trail. It’s these kind of […]
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