News Release: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Launches a Campaign to Triple the Number of People in Stable Homes
Local Business and Community leaders step forward to invest in affordable homeownership with Habitat for Humanity at critical time. PORTLAND, OR June 20, 2021—People across Oregon are facing skyrocketing housing costs and an economic crisis that is having a devastating impact on our communities. Local philanthropic leaders are stepping up in support of affordable homeownership with Habitat for Humanity Portland Region as they launch their $25 million Triple […]
Read MoreMedia Advisory: Introducing Habitat for Humanity Portland Region
In this critical time for stable housing, two Habitat for Humanity organizations are uniting as one—Habitat for Humanity Portland Region—to greatly expand their impact WHAT: Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity will be announcing in January that they are merging their two organizations and will be known as Habitat for Humanity Portland Region. CEO Steve Messinetti and Jim Woodruff, Vice […]
Read MoreRegence and Habitat for Humanity partner to build safe, affordable housing for Oregonians impacted by health and socioeconomic disparities
A new commitment of $75,000 will address immediate housing needs and invest in the long-term recovery and stability of displaced and marginalized communities Portland, Ore. (June 17, 2020) – Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon today announced an investment in Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East to build safe, affordable homes for Oregonians impacted by health and […]
Read MoreMeet Lizet, Portland Habitat Homeowner
Before moving into their Habitat for Humanity home in NE Portland, Lizet and her son Alan moved six times, chasing affordable rent. Eventually arriving in Portland via North Carolina, they stayed with relatives when they couldn’t afford a place of their own. “I used to live with my sister, sharing an apartment,” shared Lizet. “She […]
Read MoreNews Release: Habitat for Humanity Announces Three New Board Members
PORTLAND, OR January 2, 2020—Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Gail Baker, Kabir Bhatia, and Jay Robinson III. “All three of our newest Board members embody the spirit of the Portland Metro community and bring talent, expertise and […]
Read MoreMedia Advisory: Habitat for Humanity, Thrivent, and Community Partners Host Improvement Project at Mobile Home Park
Anticipate 100 volunteers in attendance for two-day community improvement project in Cully. What: Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East, Thrivent and St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County are partnering on Building on Faith 2019, bringing together Thrivent members, church congregations, volunteers and local residents to complete a community improvement project at The Arbor mobile […]
Read MoreMedia Alert: Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Volunteers to Celebrate Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
Commissioner Susheela Jayapal to join Women Build Event What: Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build volunteers to honor the anniversary of women’s right to vote Attendees: 30 Women Build volunteers Commissioner Susheela Jayapal, District 2 Cecilia Lente, Habitat Homeowner Minh Nguyen, Habitat Homeowner When: Saturday, August 24. Best time for media & photos: 11:30am-12:30pm. Commissioner […]
Read MoreNews Release: Habitat for Humanity Launches Playhouse Volunteer Experience for Corporate Team Building
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East mobilizes local, corporate volunteer groups in new team-building experience (July 1, 2019)—Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has launched a new corporate volunteer program called Playhouse Experience—a unique team-building opportunity. After a successful soft launch of the program with groups like Daimler Trucks North America, Habitat for Humanity is moving […]
Read MoreMedia Alert: Over 20 People Move Into Their New Homes in Cully
Habitat for Humanity Celebration and Barbecue to take place on June 15 What: Celebrating 20 people moving into their new homes at Cully Place, a 15-home Habitat for Humanity community located in the Cully neighborhood of Portland. Seven of the 15 homes are now complete and ready for families to purchase with an affordable mortgage. […]
Read MoreMedia Alert: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Habitat for Humanity
What: Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program celebrates Mother’s Day by building affordable homes in Cully. Attendees: 30 Women Build volunteers and Habitat Homebuyers When: Saturday, May 11. Best time for media & photos: 10am-1pm Where: Habitat’s Cully Place build site, 5640 NE Killingsworth Street. VISUAL: Photo opportunities of women working on interiors and exteriors […]
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