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Family, faith and Habitat: One volunteer’s story

Jon Gice moved fairly often throughout his career in the insurance industry. And his retirement in 2016 brought one more relocation.  “My daughter, my son-in-law, and two grandkids live here (in Portland). So, it was a magnet to move from Connecticut to Oregon,” Jon said.  Jon and his wife happily helped take care of their […]

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State of the State’s Housing report calls for urgent action to address the growing crisis

Oregon’s lack of affordable housing isn’t new, but the degree to which it is increasingly unaffordable to live in this state demands urgent action from all stakeholders.  That’s the findings of Oregon’s first State of the State’s Housing report, released this month by Oregon Housing and Community Services, the state’s housing finance agency. The report […]

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With six working sites underway, construction crews have a busy season ahead

Onto every construction site, a little rain must fall, and November did not disappoint! But Habitat volunteers and homebuyers kept the progress moving forward on multiple sites across the Portland metro region. Here’s a look at the work underway: Century Commons Homebuyers came out in force to lend a hand at Century Commons in Hillsboro, […]

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Service members join forces for Military Community Build Day 

With a commitment to serving their community, members of the military community came together to help Habitat for Humanity Portland Region build homes in Hillsboro this past month. Military Community Build Day, part of Habitat’s Community Days series, drew current and former service men and women, with shared experiences and backgrounds, for a busy day […]

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Construction update: New communities taking shape

The seasons are changing! As autumn arrives, wetter weather always presents some challenges. Here’s what’s happening at our build sites:  CENTURY COMMONS (Hillsboro) We recently hosted our inaugural Frame a Future campaign celebration at Century Commons! Attendees got to peek behind the walls at several sustainability and accessibility features. Keep an eye on our social media […]

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Volunteer combines design savvy with sustainability at Habitat’s ReStore

With a background in fine arts, Lynn opened her own interior design business in 2010 and became known as the sustainability expert among her peers. It was her vocation in her work as a designer and an educator, working with clients interested in sustainable practices, healthy materials, and affordable and accessible housing. “I’ve always been […]

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New home construction heats up across the region

Habitat’s summer is ramping up to be one of the busiest seasons ever, with new communities underway across the Portland metro area.  Highlighting recent progress were two site celebrations! The first, at Gooseberry Trails, marked a milestone for Habitat, commemorating its largest community to date, with 52 homes in the Hillsdale neighborhood of southwest Portland. […]

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Habitat for Humanity Portland Region welcomes five new board members

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region welcomes five new members to the board of directors. These appointments bring the total number of board members to 23.   Joining the board of directors are Tonya Adams (Regence), Reed Adamson (Silversmith Strategies), Jordana Loughran (Dunn Carney LLP), Jessie Silverthorne (Freddie Mac), and AJ Simpson (City of Roses Disposal […]

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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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