Thank You!
As we dive into a new year of building stability and equity in our community, I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude. 2014 brought many accomplishments, including selling 36 homes to local, hardworking families, as well as repairing 16 homes in partnership with low-income families that were already homeowners! And the only […]
Read MoreHabitat Surpasses 1 Million Families Served Worldwide
Habitat for Humanity International announced a huge milestone this week, as the organization surpassed 1 million families served worldwide! These 1 million families represent over 5 million people who have improved their living conditions through Habitat housing since the organization was founded in 1976. “We are delighted to achieve this incredible milestone and have seen […]
Read MoreHome Repair Program Prepares for Winter
After a late summer, Portland rains are finally arriving. This means Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair Program is preparing for winter projects- everything from small maintenance to critical repairs. This program is part of Habitat’s five year commitment to Cully, which has already completed over 16 repair and preservation projects this year. Low-income homeowners partner with […]
Read MoreCelebrating Habitat’s 500,000 Home
Today marks the dedication of Habitat’s 500,000th home! And Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has contributed to this amazing milestone, with over 200 homes build, right here, in our community. In Maai Mahiu, Kenya, a joyful community is dedicating Habitat’s 500,000th home, while in Paterson, New Jersey, despite recent flooding, a group is busy raising […]
Read MoreSupport the 2011 Matching Gift Challenge today and your gift will double in value!
We are excited to tell you about an incredible opportunity we’ve been given to help more families in need build and buy decent and affordable homes! Wells Fargo Housing Foundation has generously committed to match every dollar that you send in the next 30 days, up to $70,000. There’s no better time to give — […]
Read MoreHabitat Seeking Construction Site Supervisor
The Construction Site Supervisor coordinates and supervises all on-site construction activities, including supervision of on-site volunteers, scheduling of sub-contractors and insuring that tools and equipment on site are in proper working order and are used safely. The site supervisor is responsible for meeting project schedules and implementing standards of quality during all phases of construction […]
Read MoreTake the “Home Team Challenge”
The Portland Trail Blazers have teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro/East and are donating $1 for every new Facebook “Like” Habitat for Humanity & the ReStore (Portland/Vancouver area) receives. But we need your help to reach our goal of raising $5,000 and 5,000 new Facebook followers with this generous partnership. Just click here […]
Read MoreWells Fargo gives $60,000 to Habitat housing project
A 23-home Habitat for Humanity project in Rockwood just got a huge financial boost The Outlook (Gresham, OR) July 18, 2009 By Mara Stine Wells Fargo is donating $60,000 to the Portland/Metro East affiliate, which is building Jubilee Commons on Southeast 197th Avenue between East Burnside and Stark streets. The money is part of a […]
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