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Equity Statement

**This is a living document, regularly reviewed, reimagined, and revised based on the current needs of our team and our communities.**   Habitat envisions a community of staff, partners, and supporters who are deeply committed to furthering equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in every facet of our organization.     We commit to implementing personal, cultural, and institutional goals […]

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Statement on Governor Kotek’s Plan to Increase Supply of Housing from Habitat for Humanity Portland Region CEO Steve Messinetti 

This week, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency and signed an executive order calling on state government to help create 36,000 new homes a year — an 80% increase over current production.  Following is a statement from Habitat for Humanity Portland Region CEO Steve Messinetti:  “We applaud Governor Kotek’s commitment to addressing our state’s housing crisis. The housing challenges facing […]

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Media Alert: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Announces 34 family-sized homes in Hillsboro and Beaverton

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Announces 34 family-sized homes in Hillsboro and Beaverton  WHAT:       Thanks to the support of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), donated land from the City of Hillsboro, financing through Oregon Housing + Community Services, and hundreds of individuals who have donated both money and time, Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is breaking ground […]

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News Release: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region receives $100,000 grant from Wells Fargo to build homes in the Portland region

PORTLAND, OR (September 21, 2022) – Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is one of more than 230 Habitat for Humanity affiliates awarded a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation as part of its nationwide initiative to help low to moderate income families build and improve their homes across the U.S. Habitat for Humanity received a […]

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News Release: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Announces the Appointment of Five New Board Members

PORTLAND, OREGON (August 8, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Portland Region announces the appointment of five new members to the board of directors. This brings the total number of board members to 24.   Joining the board of directors are Nancy Lee (Nike, retired), Tara Marshall (Providence Health & Services), Victor Millán-Simpkins (DOWL), Steve Novick […]

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June E-newsletter

Hot off the press, the June E-newsletter! Learn how Habitat tackled displacement through the City of Portland’s Preference Policy, how homeowner Eman beat all odds and built her own home, and the life-changing home repair that is giving Brian peace of mind…and much more! Read our June E-newsletter here. Don’t miss out on future news […]

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Habitat Homeowner Isaura’s Story

Habitat Homeowner Isaura shared her story with us at the 2022 HopeBuilder Virtual Lunch. View her journey in the video below. Missed the HopeBuilder Lunch? You can still watch it online for the next 30 days and make a gift today.

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Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, Habitat for Humanity International, and 83 Habitat affiliates receive transformational $436M gift from MacKenzie Scott

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region will leverage this gift to address affordable housing shortage across the Portland Metropolitan Region with a focus on communities historically blocked from economic opportunities due to systemic racism.  PORTLAND, OREGON (March 22, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, along with Habitat for Humanity International, and 83 U.S. Habitat affiliate […]

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News Release: Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 48 homes in Portland and Hillsboro

PORTLAND, OR (October 5, 2021)—People across Oregon are facing skyrocketing housing costs and an economic crisis that is devastating our local communities. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is facing this challenge head on with plans to triple the number of people they serve each year. Recently, Habitat broke ground on two communities: 40 homes in Portland, and 8 homes in Hillsboro.  “These new homes in Portland and Hillsboro will provide […]

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