Meet some of our partner families who are now homeowners  and some that are working towards becoming homeowners. Our 2010 Annual Report also thanks our generous list of donors and our Golden Hammer Volunteers who have graciously donated over 100 hours of their time! Read our 2010 Annual Report by clicking here.

On behalf of the families who will move into their new Habitat homes this month, we send a heartfelt thank you for the overwhelming response to our calls for support throughout December. So many of you  generously shared your hard earned money and carved out hours in your hectic holiday schedules to help Habitat in […]

Work continues toward serving 50,000 families over next five years. Habitat is helping families construct upgradeable shelters that can be turned into permanent homes. ATLANTA (Dec. 28, 2010) – Since the devastating earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, Habitat for Humanity has made steady progress toward its goal to serve 50,000 Haitian families over […]

The front page of the Oregonian’s Tuesday, December 21st publication featured a lengthy write up by writer Anne Saker. Click to read the article In Oregon, Habitat for Humanity still building homes and going strong despite the difficult housing. Photo by Benjamin Brink, The Oregonian

It is a very busy time of year, but if you are able to volunteer in the next two weeks we could really use your help. Jubilee Commons is weeks away from completion and we need more hands to reach our December 31st deadline. If you can sign up for even one day on a […]

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ total contributions to Habitat over six years exceed $150 million (Dec. 6, 2010) – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans announced that in 2011, it will fund the construction of 164 Habitat for Humanity homes in 33 states with a $10.4 million contribution. Thrivent Financial’s total six-year commitment to Habitat for Humanity to […]

Your initial gift gets “recycled” to keep building future Habitat homes. Habitat’s revolving fund shows the life of your gift after your donation is made. After acquiring land and materials, volunteers and the future homeowners work side-by-side to build homes. Habitat sells the homes to pre-qualified families using a 1% down payment and 0%-interest mortgage. Payments […]

If you find yourself scheduled to volunteer on a day where the weather prevents safety, please read the following information. As a general rule, if Portland Public Schools are closed then Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East’s  build sites are closed. If inclement weather occurs on a Saturday or during a school holiday the below will […]

We are excited to announce the partnership between Habitat for Humanity International and Subaru’s “Share The Love” Event.  Habitat has been selected as a nonprofit partner for the third consecutive year. Subaru of America, Inc. designed the program to give back to the community through leading social organizations. The Subaru “Share The Love” Event will […]

This year, Habitat has seen a 100% increase in the number of families coming to us for help. Your direct investment in home building is needed now more than ever! Habitat for Humanity partner families benefit in many ways from the financial support of sponsorships, and we know that you, your family, or your organization will be […]