Habitat for Humanity’s 2016 Home Builders Blitz began this May, with Portland/Metro East beginning construction on two homes which will be completed in under a month thanks to generous donations from local suppliers and builders. This year, two homes at Habitat’s Helensview site in northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood will be completed and dedicated to each […]

This year, Habitat’s Portland AmeriCorps members had the opportunity to participate in this year’s annual Build-A-Thon, held in Charlotte, NC. Below, read AmeriCorps Volunteer Engagement Specialist Kelli Linton’s recap of the week. This year was my first Build-a-Thon experience. All the Americorps members from our affiliate joined over 175 other members and alumni to build […]

Seeking to reverse past actions that have marginalized and displaced longtime residents of North and Northeast Portland, the Portland Housing Bureau has developed a preference policy that hopes to reintroduce displaced households with generational ties to the area. Applications must be submitted by May 13th. Residents who are selected will have preference in new homeownership […]

In 2015, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East conducted a survey with all partner families since our affiliate began 35 years ago.  The purpose of this survey was to evaluate the impact of Habitat homeownership from the homebuyer’s perspective. The survey was sent to both Habitat homeowners that have been in their houses for decades—some of […]

Internationally acclaimed home furnishings company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is unveiling their Spring 2016 collection, and they’re holding a fundraiser for Habitat at the event! Come together on Tuesday, March 15th for a fabulous brunch and fine furniture — all for a good cause! See the invitation below for more information.

On a cold January afternoon, families, volunteers, and community members joined together to officially dedicate the first phase of Glisan Gardens, Habitat’s 25-home build in Gresham’s Rockwood neigborhood. In a slightly unconventional format, families received symbolic paintbrushes in lieu of actual house keys… because they had already moved in! Construction staff diligently worked through the […]

On January 23rd, 14 Habitat constituents from Portland, including staff and board members, and 2 members of Habitat Boston’s staff traveled to Fiche, Ethiopia to build homes and community toilets in partnership with Ethiopian families. Tasks included digging a 6 foot deep pit that will become the septic tank for a sanitation facility, hauling rocks, dirt […]