Theft at Habitat Build Site Leaves Organization Without Truck and Tools
Over $10,000 of material stolen from Habitat’s build site on SE 204th and Stark September 28, 2011 (Gresham, Ore.) — The Gresham Police Department is responding to a theft of property at Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East’s Victoria Cottages build, leaving the site without a truck or tools that are essential to building homes for […]
Read MoreSupport the 2011 Matching Gift Challenge today and your gift will double in value!
We are excited to tell you about an incredible opportunity we’ve been given to help more families in need build and buy decent and affordable homes! Wells Fargo Housing Foundation has generously committed to match every dollar that you send in the next 30 days, up to $70,000. There’s no better time to give — […]
Read MoreOregon Opportunity Network Honors Habitat with Strides for Equity Award
Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro/East was the proud recipient of the Strides for Equity Award at the Oregon Opportunity Network 2011 Awards Gala on September 12. Strides for Equity recognizes an organization that works hard at making their communities more equitable, including ensuring that Oregon’s hardworking families have an opportunity to build better lives. Habitat […]
Read MoreWomen Build’s Pie Bake-off Invites Community to Bake and Taste for a Cause
Come and enjoy fun activities for the entire family at the first annual Pie Bake-off! All proceeds go towards Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build! Sunday, October 2 12:00 p.m. to – 4:00 p.m. Q Center 4115 N Mississippi Ave. Portland, Oregon 97217 BAKE! Register your pies by September 30, in up to four categories: Sweet, Savory, Gluten Free […]
Read MoreHabitat Seeking Construction Site Supervisor
The Construction Site Supervisor coordinates and supervises all on-site construction activities, including supervision of on-site volunteers, scheduling of sub-contractors and insuring that tools and equipment on site are in proper working order and are used safely. The site supervisor is responsible for meeting project schedules and implementing standards of quality during all phases of construction […]
Read MoreTake the “Home Team Challenge”
The Portland Trail Blazers have teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro/East and are donating $1 for every new Facebook “Like” Habitat for Humanity & the ReStore (Portland/Vancouver area) receives. But we need your help to reach our goal of raising $5,000 and 5,000 new Facebook followers with this generous partnership. Just click here […]
Read MoreJoin Our Community’s Top Business Leaders for a Half-day of Homebuilding
Executive Build Day Friday, October 28, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Plus, help raise the funds needed to build the Ejigu-Kere family home! Executive Build has set the goal of raising $75,000 needed to sponsor the Ejigu-Kere family home. Co-Chairs Don Pearson, Regional President of Wells Fargo, and Steve Johnson, Chief Financial Officer of […]
Read MoreHabitat Launches Its First Awareness Campaign
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East launched its first awareness campaign on August 29. This campaign links up with Habitat’s goal of increasing local home building capacity by 50%, growing awareness in our community and getting more people involved with the organization. Habitat worked with HMH, who generously took on the awareness campaign as a pro […]
Read MoreLove Habitat and Traveling? HFH of Oregon is Seeking an Affiliate Support Program Director
Habitat for Humanity of Oregon is recruiting for an Affiliate Support Director to develop and lead an organized program of ongoing support, communications coordination, technical assistance and training to the 32 Habitat for Humanity affiliates located throughout Oregon. The Habitat for Humanity Oregon office is located in Salem, Oregon, however, the Affiliate Support Director is […]
Read MoreHabitat Celebrates 30 Years in Portland by Building 30 More Homes
A Message from Steve Messinetti, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East This fall marks three decades that Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has been building homes and providing hope. Starting with that first home built in northeast Portland, thousands of dedicated volunteers have now given of their time and resources, allowing Habitat […]
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