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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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Coming soon: Tigard ReStore taking shape 

Freshly finished floors, brightly painted walls, and shelves being built — our team has been working hard in Tigard to get the new ReStore ready. It’s on track for a grand opening in April!  Like our three other locations, the Tigard ReStore will sell new and gently used household goods and building materials at discounted […]

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Meet our new Habitat AmeriCorps members

We’re excited to introduce three of our new team members! These passionate individuals have dedicated a year of service through Habitat AmeriCorps to help build a better future.  Amber Thorp joins us for her second AmeriCorps term. She served with the Montana Conservation Corps last year and was inspired by the dedicated people she met. […]

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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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