Construction update: Summer build season in full swing!
There’s no slowing down at Habitat Portland Region. Every day brings visible progress and powerful moments. From the sound of hammers, to the joy of handing over keys, this is what building community looks like. Myrtlewood Way – Gresham This 20-home community in the Rockwood neighborhood is making great strides, thanks to the efforts of […]
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Introducing our new Bank of America Student Leaders
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is happy to welcome four inspiring interns to our team this summer! They’re participating in Bank of America’s Student Leaders program, which connects more than 300 students with paid internships at nonprofits nationwide. Joining us are Auveen Shafaei, Chelsea Teh, Ishana Senthil, and Jiya Mehta. These dedicated students will spend […]
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Oregon’s housing history and our mission at Habitat
On a chilly, gray morning, around 30 Habitat staff boarded a charter bus. It would carry them on a journey to understanding the history that underlies the housing challenges we address today. The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) offers the tour as part of their educational outreach. It shines a light on policies of […]
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Century Commons looks more like home every day
Century Commons has come alive with buildings in various shades of blue, green, and gray. “With the exteriors being painted, it just feels more like a real community,” said site superintendent Gerard Hoogeboom. “These are homes now, not just houses.” Gerard added that he’s heard “nothing but rave reviews” from homebuyers about the vibrant and […]
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Construction update: Progress builds across Portland region
From framing to finishing touches, our construction team is making major progress! Let’s take a look at the latest from five of our active build sites. Myrtlewood Way – Gresham As if by magic, the first building has been fully framed by our trade partners. We’re using Parr Lumber’s Opti-Frame system. Construction superintendent Travis Schultz […]
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Framing begins at West Lake Grove!
Spring is in full swing at West Lake Grove, and exciting progress is unfolding on-site! This Lake Oswego community will have 23 homes, and March was a big month for laying the groundwork—literally. March Milestones: Framing Begins! We’re using Opti-Frame at this build site. Parr pre-cuts the lumber, labels and delivers each framing package to […]
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Highlighting our HopeBuilder table hosts
The HopeBuilder Lunch is Habitat Portland Region’s biggest annual event—a powerful gathering of people who want to help create positive change in their communities. For some, it’s the first time they’ve learned about Habitat’s mission to build strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership. AJ Simpson For AJ Simpson, an invitation to HopeBuilder in 2019 helped […]
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Global Village: Building hope in Ahuachapán
After a long hiatus, Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village program is back! A group of 18 volunteers from the Portland region recently traveled to El Salvador, rolling up their sleeves to help construct safe housing. This was the first Global Village build since 2020, marking a powerful return to international service after the pandemic. In […]
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Seeing progress at King City Commons
Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated staff, volunteers, and trade partners, we’re seeing great progress at this 16-home community near Tigard. Let’s take a look at what’s been accomplished and what’s coming next! Big Steps Forward Last month, we celebrated a major achievement—three homes in Building 1 received their Certificates of Occupancy! The […]
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Building momentum: Habitat hard at work
Our teams accomplished so much last month, and there are lots of exciting developments ahead! We think the best way to share it with you is to show you. Keep reading for photos and videos of our six active build sites across the Portland region. Century Commons Building 1: In the thumbnail above; ready for volunteers […]
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