We are very thankful to hear that all Habitat staff in Japan have been accounted for and are safe. Habitat for Humanity Japan, together with an assessment team from Habitat for Humanity International, is currently liaising with government authorities and other organizations to coordinate the most appropriate response in the areas of greatest need. Search […]

An 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Friday, March 11. The resulting aftershocks and tsunami destroyed homes, crushed cars and killed hundreds of people. A tsunami warning has been issued to dozens of countries including: Australia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, the […]

Habitat welcomed 26 newly selected families in January, the largest group of partner families accepted at once in the program. Out of over 100 completed applications received in the fall of 2010, over 50% qualified for Habitat’s homeownership program. Through a process carried out by Habitat’s Homeowner Selection Committee, the goal was to select families […]

Thanks to hardworking volunteers, the inside of the new Washington County ReStore is painted and the floor is refinished. Volunteers and staff are now working on assembling shelving units, installing pallet racking and building a cashier stand. The ReStore could use your help! No special skills required. The new ReStore is also looking for assistance […]

Habitat board member Susie Visher works with a future Habitat homeowner in Sonsonate, El Salvador. Many of us are confounded by the depth and breadth of human need that exists in the world today. We want to improve the quality of life in our own backyard, yet know that in other parts of the world, […]

Director of Housing Development Supervisor: President and CEO Status: Full-time / Exempt Salary: Low to mid-50s DOE, plus benefits The Director of Housing Development will lead Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East’s team of real estate and construction professionals in a coordinated effort to ensure that new real estate developments are brought from acquisition to building […]

Want to help Habitat for Humanity build affordable houses without wielding a hammer? We always need action-minded individuals to help on our committees! If you have interest in planning, fundraising, publicity, organizing, or other important tasks, we need you! Habitat for Humanity has many volunteer committees: Faith Relations; meets the 1st Tuesday of every month […]

Three years ago, the Portland Metro ReStore developed a plan to open two additional locations by 2011. The Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store opened in Vancouver, Washington, in March 2009 and was an immediate success. Habitat is thrilled to announce that preparations are well underway to open the Washington County ReStore at 13475 SW […]

GuideStar.org shows us how those of us who have IRA accounts and are of a certain age can still donate to their favorite charity throughout the month of January 2011 and claim it on their 2010 taxes! Click here to learn more.

On January 12, 2010, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti just 10 miles west of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The earthquake damaged nearly 190,000 houses, of which 105,000 were completely destroyed. Of the more than two million affected survivors, 1.3 million are still displaced today. Get involved Individuals, Affiliates, […]