From Overcrowded to Overjoyed
Hai Dao was 14 years old when his family immigrated to Portland, OR from Vietnam. Life in Vietnam was simpler. He lived with his parents, Danh and Sang, his older brother Bao, and older sister Lien in a small cottage in a rural town in the countryside. They grew rice and raised chickens, ducks, and […]
Read MoreA Cully Community Celebration
We had a great turn out at our Helensview dedication where 20 people received the keys to their new homes. Habitat Homebuyers, staff, volunteers, and neighbors from the community came out to celebrate with the happy families. Spirits were high despite the heat with a BBQ provided by Parr Lumber and live Cajun and zydeco […]
Read MoreA Retirement that is Anything But Boring
Some folks look forward to retirement because they can finally take a break from work, kick off their shoes and relax. Others prefer to find work even after retirement and choose to spend some of their time volunteering. Last year, over 1,800 volunteers donated their time and energy to Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East. Habitat is lucky to have many retirees […]
Read MoreUpdates from our work in the Cully Neighborhood
On Thursday, July 12th, three families will receive the keys to their newly completed homes at our Helensview community and you’re invited!
Read MoreA Helping Hand for Critical Repairs
Julie Flemming has called the Cully neighborhood home for the past 16 years, after purchasing her home in 2002 following a divorce. She loves her neighborhood and spends her free time gardening and working on projects around her home. Over time, she made some upgrades to her kitchen, visiting the Portland ReStore for supplies. She […]
Read MoreFrom Single Suitcase to Stable Home — One Homeowner’s Journey
It took Alice Green two years to move to America after her mom filed a petition, three years for her to purchase her own house, and another five years to become a U.S. citizen. But her proudest achievement came after sixteen years–paying off her mortgage. “Habitat got me to where I am today,” she explains. […]
Read MoreWinemaker Dinner at Soter Vineyards
Celebrate the beginning of the 2018 Oregon Wine Country grape harvest at Soter Vineyards! Founded by Tony and Michelle Soter in 1997, Soter Vineyards is a sustainable grower and producer of ultra-premium Oregon Pinot Noir and sparkling wines located in the Willamette Valley. You’re invited to experience these extraordinary wines and the stunning natural beauty […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Carole Hedstrom
Carole Hedstrom’s warm smile is a welcoming beacon to volunteers as they arrive at Habitat’s Brooklyn Pines build site in SE Portland. As a volunteer site host, Carole ensures that volunteers are properly checked-in, suited up with safety gear and ready for the day ahead, while helping keep the build site tidy and organized. Carole’s […]
Read MoreA Morning of Hope and Inspiration
There are not many opportunities these days where people can come together for an hour to make big, positive changes within their community. The Habitat for Humanity HopeBuilder Breakfast is the perfect event for such monumental change. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors and business sponsors, last week’s 18th annual HopeBuilder Breakfast raised […]
Read MoreFrom Neighbor to Life-Long Friend
DeAsha Russell visits her family’s home country of Jamaica often. She loves her homeland, but is a determined young women with dreams of building something for herself here in America. Her mother, Dahlia, immigrated to Portland while she was pregnant with DeAsha. The family spent the first two years in Portland living with her grandmother. […]
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