
Construction update: Progress across Portland region
The days may be getting shorter, but the future is looking brighter than ever on our build sites! Here are some highlights from our busy summer: Twenty Fifth Terrace Core volunteers recently toured this new site in the Markham neighborhood of SW Portland. They had the opportunity to look at some plans and do a […]
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Transforming neighborhood eyesore into affordable homes
Written by Karen Werstein As a prominent street in the King neighborhood, there’s so much to love about Killingsworth Street — delicious restaurants, unique shops, and vibrant energy. Young musicians bustle into classes at Ethos Music Center, and live music often rings out from nearby churches and bars. But one corner has been a source […]
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Construction update: Summer build season in full swing!
There’s no slowing down at Habitat Portland Region. Every day brings visible progress and powerful moments. From the sound of hammers, to the joy of handing over keys, this is what building community looks like. Myrtlewood Way – Gresham This 20-home community in the Rockwood neighborhood is making great strides, thanks to the efforts of […]
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Century Commons looks more like home every day
Century Commons has come alive with buildings in various shades of blue, green, and gray. “With the exteriors being painted, it just feels more like a real community,” said site superintendent Gerard Hoogeboom. “These are homes now, not just houses.” Gerard added that he’s heard “nothing but rave reviews” from homebuyers about the vibrant and […]
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Construction update: Progress builds across Portland region
From framing to finishing touches, our construction team is making major progress! Let’s take a look at the latest from five of our active build sites. Myrtlewood Way – Gresham As if by magic, the first building has been fully framed by our trade partners. We’re using Parr Lumber’s Opti-Frame system. Construction superintendent Travis Schultz […]
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Framing begins at West Lake Grove!
Spring is in full swing at West Lake Grove, and exciting progress is unfolding on-site! This Lake Oswego community will have 23 homes, and March was a big month for laying the groundwork—literally. March Milestones: Framing Begins! We’re using Opti-Frame at this build site. Parr pre-cuts the lumber, labels and delivers each framing package to […]
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Seeing progress at King City Commons
Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated staff, volunteers, and trade partners, we’re seeing great progress at this 16-home community near Tigard. Let’s take a look at what’s been accomplished and what’s coming next! Big Steps Forward Last month, we celebrated a major achievement—three homes in Building 1 received their Certificates of Occupancy! The […]
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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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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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