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 […]
Read MoreComing 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 […]
Read MoreMeet 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. […]
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity Portland Region mourns the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
PORTLAND, OR (December 30, 2024) – Habitat for Humanity Portland Region joins the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and honors observances around the globe to remember his life of service. He and Rosalynn Carter have served as Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers over the 40 years they helped […]
Read MoreFamily, 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 […]
Read MoreState 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 […]
Read MoreWith 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, […]
Read MoreService 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 […]
Read MoreConstruction 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 […]
Read MoreVolunteer 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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