Rebuilding America, One Home at a Time: Lisa’s Volunteer Spotlight
Driven by a love of travel and heart for service, Lisa has set an ambitious goal for herself: to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in all 50 states. Since 2015, she’s already helped build homes in nine states, spanning from Maine to Oregon. She said it’s like a vacation, only better – she gets to […]
Read MoreOpening the Door to Homeownership
Determined and resilient, Reyna is a steadfast believer in the fruits of her labor; that for every trial she endures, another door will open and it is up to her to step through. She exudes strength when reflecting upon her past; its many twists and turns and life-altering challenges have only made her stronger. When […]
Read More3 Clever DIY Home Maintenance Tips
Whether you’re sprucing up some projects that lay waiting during the cold months or giving your home a complete overhaul, now’s your chance to get back on track with some simple home transformations. Here are three tips on DIY home maintenance. Fixing Stripped Screw Holes As you are tackling your home maintenance projects, here’s a […]
Read MoreCelebrating 20 Years as a Habitat Homeowner
Nestled into the King neighborhood of Northeast Portland resides Habitat homeowner, Cordel Green. As a homeowner of nearly 20 years, his house is a source of pride and acts as a centralizing force in his family. It’s a celebratory space where everyone gets together for birthdays and holidays. Just this past year, Cordel and his […]
Read MoreRaising the Next Generation of Givers
As a parent, it’s never too early to teach the value of sharing. Leading up to the holiday season, Ava and Chip Setzer pondered what to do for their son Dean’s 3rd birthday, which happens to fall on the day after Christmas. Ava started to wonder how she and Chip could make this birthday special […]
Read MoreMeet Steven Phan: New Ambassador Council Chair
Born and raised in Southeast Portland, Steven represents all that is good in our city: he’s exceptionally friendly, a robust advocate for community organizations, and loves dogs. It may be his desire to be of service that speaks the loudest. Any day of the week, you can find him volunteering locally – from sorting produce […]
Read MoreConstruction Updates from Cully Place
Even into the thick of winter, significant progress continues to be made at our Cully Place build site in Northeast Portland, thanks to the dedicated efforts of our Winter Warrior volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and construction crew. With two homes nearing structural completion in phase one, we just finished sealing the homes up and are working […]
Read MoreNew Team Builder Volunteer Experience
We’re excited to introduce a new volunteer engagement opportunity through our Team Builder program for business groups: The Playhouse Experience. Having a safe place to play is important for every child. That’s why the Playhouse Experience invites teams of volunteers to assemble and decorate children’s playhouses, which are then donated to families through our partner […]
Read MoreCelebrating 10 Years in El Salvador
Just months after celebrating her 10-year anniversary of working at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Malia set out on her second Global Village Trip to El Salvador. It would be a journey of service and exploration; one to reaffirm her growth and commitment to global generosity. After stepping off the plane in San Salvador’s high noon […]
Read MoreWith Love from Comforting Quilters
What began as a small chapter of Northwest Quilters in 1974 has grown into a devoted coalition of members driven by a love of fabric and the desire to give back to their community. In their first year, they donated 600 blankets; last year: 2,473. Among their recipient list of community organizations is Habitat for […]
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