A Homeowner Finds Community Through Habitat
When Judith Sosa Carcoma first approached Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East for help, she was worried. She held a letter from her insurance company notifying her that if she was not able to make repairs to her home, her coverage would be canceled. The roof needed to be replaced and several tree branches hung precariously […]
Read MoreA Mexican Pacific Paradise Awaits
Manzanillo offers beaches for every taste—long stretches of white sand and secluded coves! This elegant and luxurious 20,000 square-foot, fully-staffed villa is located in the exclusive gated community of La Punta and features four large suites and one master bedroom (accommodates 10 people). Built on a peninsula facing the spectacular Santiago Bay and the Pacific, […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Gary Jergensen
From international builds in Costa Rica, Romania and numerous U.S. cities, to volunteering weekly at our Helensview build site, Gary Jergensen has traveled near and far in the name of Habitat for Humanity. Through Global Village trips, Gary and his wife are able to experience different cultures through the eyes and hands of the locals. […]
Read MoreSweat Equity Inspires Career in Construction Management
Duc and his mother lived in a small, one-bedroom apartment in NE Portland. Inside that small bedroom were two beds: one for Duc and one for his mom. Privacy was a huge issue for Duc. He often slept out in the living room so that his mom could have the bedroom to herself. The cramped […]
Read MoreLargest Habitat ReStore Opens in Gresham
NOW OPEN – the Gresham ReStore! You can’t imagine how exciting it was to make that announcement this summer. We’ve opened the doors of the largest Habitat ReStore in the Northwest. Why the big deal? Last year, the combined sales of ReStores in Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver funded the building of 15 Habitat homes. With […]
Read MoreOur New Strategic Plan + Hiring Chief Operating Officer
This year Habitat launched a bold 2017-2021 strategic plan that outlines our goals for tripling the number of people we serve in order to address the growing housing crisis in the Portland metro region. Habitat’s work is more vital in our community than ever before. To meet our city’s new demands, we must work in […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Leslie Johnson
The foundation for lot twelve, Women Build’s thirteenth full home sponsorship, was newly dry when Leslie Johnson arrived ready to work. A Habitat volunteer for the past year, Leslie has framed walls, built stairs and hauled “hundreds” of wheelbarrows full of dirt and gravel—all with a friendly smile. When the opportunity arose to volunteer as […]
Read MoreNew Gresham ReStore Opening Soon
The newest Habitat for Humanity ReStore is opening very soon in Gresham. Habitat’s fourth store in the Portland Metro region will be the largest in the Northwest with 27,650 square feet of space to sell new and used furniture and building supplies. “We are trying to support the community. It’s not about making money, it’s about […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jeanette Thomas
Jeanette Thomas has seen firsthand the incredible need there is for decent, affordable housing in Portland. A financial supporter of Habitat since moving to Portland in 1997, she recently decided to give in a different way: as a volunteer. “I volunteer because I believe that I need to give back to my community and because […]
Read MoreHow to triple your impact through Employee Matching Gift Programs
What are corporate matching gift programs? Have you made a donation to Habitat in the last twelve months? You may be able to double or triple the impact of your donation if your company has a corporate matching gift program! Corporate matching gift programs are charitable giving programs set up by corporations in which the […]
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