Building Homes at Cully Place // Construction Update
As the sun beams across our build site in the Cully neighborhood of Northeast Portland, construction of this 15-home community is starting to reveal signs of when a house becomes a home. One duplex is nearly complete, with a focus on internal finishes: a full set of kitchen cabinets are in place, interior doors are […]
Read MoreConstruction Updates from Cully Place
Even into the thick of winter, significant progress continues to be made at our Cully Place build site in Northeast Portland, thanks to the dedicated efforts of our Winter Warrior volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and construction crew. With two homes nearing structural completion in phase one, we just finished sealing the homes up and are working […]
Read MoreGreen & Sustainable: Construction Update from Our Cully Build Site
With the brisk winter season nearly upon us, construction at our Cully build site is ramping up in preparation for Energy Star Certification. Two units in Phase 1 have electrical and plumping completed and all three are framed with roofing nearly finished. Now, the focus is on Unit D, where construction crew members and volunteers […]
Read MoreMedia Alert: Local Craft Breweries Raise Walls on Habitat Home in Cully
Habitat’s House That Beer Built Program brings local craft breweries together to fundraise and build an affordable home in Cully. Who: Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and local craft breweries. What: Habitat for Humanity “House That Beer Built” Wall Raising. After months of fundraising, local craft breweries and beer-related businesses come together alongside Habitat homebuyers to […]
Read MoreBuilding Stability – Updates from our Build Sites
Cully Place After breaking ground in May, Cully Place construction is underway. What was once a mound of dirt is now a solid foundation for 15 Habitat homes. Subcontractors excavated the site, plumbers laid pipes, and staff, volunteer and subcontractor crews have poured four of the six building foundations. “We’re working here in the neighborhood […]
Read MoreAddressing Our Nation’s Challenges Through Service
One term; 10 and a half months; 46.5 weeks: a life-changing opportunity. In honor of AmeriCorps Week 2018, we want to take a moment to recognize and introduce this important program and the members who serve. Created in 1994, AmeriCorps is a core program of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal […]
Read MoreCully Neighborhood Updates
It’s been a busy winter at Habitat for Humanity! We have projects all over Portland but Cully is our neighborhood focus area and we are making great strides in construction and revitalization efforts. Construction Helensview Heights: We completed 5 homes at Helensview Heights this winter and will be dedicating one of the homes on March 10th. Progress […]
Read MoreGroundbreaking Work in Southeast Portland
We’re excited to announce that we have recently begun construction of our newest 10-home community in Southeast Portland. Brooklyn Pines, located at southeast 84th and Brooklyn Street, will consist of 10 affordable homes for local low-income homeowners. This project will add to the 93 homes Habitat has already built in Southeast Portland. Many of the […]
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