Top 5 Reasons to Schedule Your Next Team Building Experience with Habitat for Humanity
From the moment they climbed the 12-foot ladder, it clearly wasn’t going to be a typical Wednesday for Guild Mortgage employees. Instead of looking at loan documents and other office tasks, they worked together to raise a second-story wall of a Habitat home. Guided by Habitat staff and working alongside Core volunteers, they learned how […]
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From road trips to homebuilding: Two families share their stories
Earlier this year, when Len Norwitz watched a tow truck haul away his late mother’s Buick Century as a donation to Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, he wasn’t sad. He was proud. His mom, Molly Tulin, bought the car new in 1999 in Connecticut, where she lived and spent her career working in Child Protective […]
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A Day of Hope and Action: 2025 HopeBuilder Lunch
More than 800 passionate community members gathered for Habitat for Humanity’s annual HopeBuilder Lunch—an afternoon filled with inspiration, purpose, and powerful stories. Together, we affirmed a shared belief: that everyone deserves an affordable place to call home. And thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we exceeded our fundraising goal and raised more than […]
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Service is a family value for new Ambassador Council Chair
Growing up in a large Filipino-Irish Catholic family in Chicago, Will Mohring spent countless afternoons at sprawling barbecues at his grandmother’s house. His Lola (Tagalog for “grandmother”) would cook a feast of whole fish, rice, lumpia, pancit noodles, and coconut confections. But for Will, it wasn’t just about the menu. “Those meals were her gesture of […]
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Habitat for Humanity Portland Region mourns the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
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 […]
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From hardship to hope: Eric’s journey to homeownership
Patience, integrity, gratitude, health, and love — these are the values that define Habitat homeowner Eric’s life. “After being where I’ve been, you’ve got to focus on the cup being half full. Because I could not have a full cup at one time,” Eric reflects with the wisdom of experience. Sitting peacefully on his couch in […]
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Media Advisory: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Announces New 20-Home Community in Gresham
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 […]
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Media Advisory: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Announces Largest Community in History
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 […]
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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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