Framing is in full swing at Gooseberry Trails!
The first homes are rising at Gooseberry Trails, Habitat Portland Region’s largest community yet! After months of site development, this neighborhood is buzzing with activity as trades and volunteers begin framing the first of the future 52 homes. Framing is in full swing “It’s really exciting to see future homes finally go up. It really […]
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Construction update: summer build season is heating up!
From breaking ground to finishing punch-lists, our sites across the Portland region are buzzing with activity. Have a look at where things stand this summer and what’s on the horizon. Myrtlewood Way — Gresham After more than two years of development, Myrtlewood Way is in its home stretch. Twelve of the twenty homes in the […]
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Preparing to welcome homeowners at West Lake Grove
One year after volunteers raised the first wall with the construction crew, all 23 homes in West Lake Grove are framed. March was packed with progress, bringing this serene, green community closer to welcoming homeowners. Volunteers made a major impact on this community, building 10 of 23 homes and contributing 13,378 hours in the last year. West Lake Grove milestones: “It’s an […]
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Homes start to rise at Twenty Fifth Terrace
Driving down SW Taylors Ferry Road, you can’t help but notice the progress at Twenty Fifth Terrace. Houses have started to rise out of the hillside at this future 17-home Habitat community. This is truly a moment to celebrate, in what has been one of the most technically complex projects we have ever undertaken! The […]
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Breaking ground and records: 2025 construction progress
2025 is winding down, but construction is still heating up. We had a record year, with the most developments simultaneously under construction in Habitat Portland Region’s history. Before we move into another busy year, take a look at the progress our amazing crews, volunteers, and supporters made across our build sites! West Lake Grove Habitat’s 23-home Lake Oswego community is shaping […]
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Building together: Developer partnerships expand Habitat’s impact across Portland region
Across the Portland metro area, Habitat for Humanity’s partnerships with local developers are helping to bring more affordable homes within reach for families and individuals who need them most. Two of Habitat’s newest collaborators — West Coast Home Solutions and DBS Group — are not only building high-quality homes but also investing deeply in the […]
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“Toolbelt Generation” builds talent in the trades
Written by volunteer Asher Bernick-Roehr; photos by Cyril Desmond Growing up in a family of doctors and lawyers, Bri always thought she was supposed to take the same path. But after going the college route, she realized that what really made her happy was working with her hands. “I went to college. I’ve done five […]
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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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