From Habitat Home to Law School Dreams: Aisha’s Journey
Written by Karen WersteinWhen Aisha Osman was in elementary school, her large family moved into their Habitat for Humanity home in Vance Place, Beaverton. What seemed like a simple move would become the foundation for extraordinary achievements—and dreams that stretch from Portland to Somalia. For Aisha’s family, their Habitat home wasn’t just a house, it […]
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Building a Future: Ro-Suhana’s Journey from Habitat Home to Honors College
She may still be in college, but Ro-Suhana has the life experience of someone older. And looking back, she’s clear about the role that her Habitat for Humanity home at Glisan Gardens played. “Having that stability gave me the hope of not having to stress over housing and made me able to focus on things […]
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Brauner Circle of Volunteer Excellence
Celebrating volunteers who have dedicated over 2,000 hours with Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Ed and Ellen Brauner first learned about Habitat in 1989 when Millard Fuller, Habitat for Humanity Co-Founder, spoke in Portland. Millard’s last words rang in their ears, “Let’s pick up a hammer and get to work”. Shortly after, the Brauners became […]
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Habitat!
Saturday, June 21st • 12 pm – 10 pm • Lillis-Albina Park Join us for a day of community, culture, and celebration at the Juneteenth Oregon Festival, hosted by Juneteenth Oregon. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is a powerful reminder of the enduring struggle for freedom and equality. It marks […]
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