Oregon’s past may hold the key for future homeowners
In 2023, Washington State authorized a landmark study into its role in housing discrimination and the racial gap in homeownership that persists today. Released in March 2024, Washington’s historic Covenant Homeownership Study laid the groundwork for a new program that specifically targets the victims of its actions to foster homeownership. It’s time Oregon took a […]
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New home starts a fresh chapter for family of four
Walking through Duffy’s future home, it’s easy to see the empty space, a blank slate still in the final stages of construction. But this home is already packed, filled with hope, for herself and her children. “I think in our family situation it gives a lot of hope and some stability that’s really needed right […]
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New roof extends home’s life for young family
Taking care of things is a guiding principle for Keri, one that extends far beyond her home and family, to respecting the earth, its resources, and its people. Repair, mend, reuse and recycle. For Keri, this is a personal responsibility, living the opposite of a disposable lifestyle, and something she takes very seriously. Of course, […]
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With President Jimmy Carter’s passing, Habitat Portland staff reflect on his enduring legacy
As a volunteer, advocate, and ambassador for the work of Habitat for Humanity, President Jimmy Carter leaves a legacy of community service and humanitarianism that has forever shaped this organization. With his passing on Sunday, Dec. 29, we reflect on the extraordinary impact he and his wife Rosalynn had in inspiring people to share their […]
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Heather’s life journey delivers her home for the holidays
Sitting with Heather on her living room couch, the eye is drawn to the festive – if curious – array of holiday decorations, the pinnacle being a 5-foot, upside-down black Christmas tree with decorations inspired by the movie “Beetlejuice,” topped with a grinning, coiled sandworm. “We love that movie,” Heather said, with a nod to […]
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State of the State’s Housing report calls for urgent action to address the growing crisis
Oregon’s lack of affordable housing isn’t new, but the degree to which it is increasingly unaffordable to live in this state demands urgent action from all stakeholders. That’s the findings of Oregon’s first State of the State’s Housing report, released this month by Oregon Housing and Community Services, the state’s housing finance agency. The report […]
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With six working sites underway, construction crews have a busy season ahead
Onto every construction site, a little rain must fall, and November did not disappoint! But Habitat volunteers and homebuyers kept the progress moving forward on multiple sites across the Portland metro region. Here’s a look at the work underway: Century Commons Homebuyers came out in force to lend a hand at Century Commons in Hillsboro, […]
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Service members join forces for Military Community Build Day
With a commitment to serving their community, members of the military community came together to help Habitat for Humanity Portland Region build homes in Hillsboro this past month. Military Community Build Day, part of Habitat’s Community Days series, drew current and former service men and women, with shared experiences and backgrounds, for a busy day […]
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This holiday season, turn your car into affordable homes in Portland
It’s happened to all of us. What started out as a match made in heaven, filled with happiness at every turn, has finally run its course. The romance is gone and you’re ready to kick the whole thing to the curb. It’s just a car, after all. Time to donate. You can make a lasting […]
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Home serves generations for LaTangie’s family
LaTangie was only 16 years old when her mother had to sell their family’s house in northeast Portland. Her life, and her family, were never the same after that. “I don’t remember where we all went,” she recalled, thinking back to those days decades ago when she and her three brothers lost their home and […]
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