PORTLAND, OR (December 30, 2024) – Habitat for Humanity Portland Region joins the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and honors observances around the globe to remember his life of service. He and Rosalynn Carter have served as Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers over the 40 years they helped […]

WHAT: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is celebrating a new community in Gresham, Myrtlewood Way, featuring 20 homes with 3, 4, or 5 bedrooms, that will house over 80 people This community would not be possible without the support of the City of Gresham, Metro Housing Bond funding, federal America Rescue Plan Act funds secured […]

WHAT: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is breaking ground on their largest community ever, Gooseberry Trails, featuring 52 family-sized homes that will house over 185 people in SW Portland. This community would not be possible without the support of  the City of Portland and Metro Housing Bond funding, LIFT financing from Oregon Housing and Community […]

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 […]

PORTLAND, OR (January 12, 2023) –  Thanks to the support of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Habitat for Humanity Portland Region broke ground on a new property located on Century Boulevard in Hillsboro and is finishing the final homes on Denney Road in Beaverton. One-time ARPA funds are in response to the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]