Rebuilding Our Life: Ahed’s Story
Written by Monicia Warner, Volunteer Storyteller Owning a home has been a top priority for Ahed and her husband since immigrating to the United States in 2016. They’ve made many friends and have found a sense of community while living in Portland, but there’s always been one missing piece. “It was the big thing in our life,” says Ahed. “We want to have our own home. We don’t want to waste our money on rent.” […]
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Habitat homebuyer Samer will finally be able to move about freely in his ADA-accessible home thanks to Habitat for Humanity’s inclusive building model and partners at Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.
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Habitat homebuyer Deloris shares her triumphant homecoming and long-fought journey to homeownership.
Read MoreMilestones and Transformations: Tanisha’s story
Tanisha’s life has been full of transformations and she is about to undergo another life altering event: becoming a first time homeowner with Habitat for Humanity.
Read MoreBuilding Resilience: Bylinda’s Story
Despite the hardships she has faced, Habitat homeowner Bylinda has built a life full of blessings.
Read MoreAn Extraordinary Life: Colise’s Story
Colise has done more in one life than most dream of doing in several. Raising two children, building her own home, and providing food and clothing to countless neighbors —all with her unrelenting compassion.
Read MoreConstructing a New Life: Duc’s Story
After helping to build his mom’s home from the ground up, Duc turned the construction skills learned through Habitat into a career.
Read MoreSetting a Strong Foundation: Fatiya’s Story
Habitat homeowner Fatiya is hopeful that the stability of owning a home will give her kids the opportunity to be successful and pursue their dreams.
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