News Release: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Launches a Campaign to Triple the Number of People in Stable Homes
Local Business and Community leaders step forward to invest in affordable homeownership with Habitat for Humanity at critical time. PORTLAND, OR June 20, 2021—People across Oregon are facing skyrocketing housing costs and an economic crisis that is having a devastating impact on our communities. Local philanthropic leaders are stepping up in support of affordable homeownership with Habitat for Humanity Portland Region as they launch their $25 million Triple […]
Read MoreLeading Generational Sustainability: Melissa’s Spotlight
Melissa joined the construction team in 2018 and now works as a Project Manager at Habitat. She lives and breathes the ethos of sustainability inside and outside of work.
Read MoreHome Repair 101: How to Operate Your Water Shut Off Valve
Knowing how to shut off your home’s water valve is a great tool to keep in your home-repair arsenal and can help save you a lot of money on repairs down the road.
Read MoreHopeBuilder Breakfast Fuels Our Region’s Recovery for the Future
As we launched into our first-ever virtual HopeBuilder Breakfast, attendees eagerly tuned in to watch and support us instill hope into our community and be a solution to affordable homeownership in our region. We have visitors from across the state of Oregon join one of our biggest virtual events of the year. Thanks to each and every one of you for rallying with us to build and repair more homes for families and individuals seeking a stable life. The funds raised […]
Read MoreTaking Control of Their Destiny: Ther Moo and Saw Gler’s Story
Nothing was ever the same after that joyful day when Ther Moo and Saw Gler found out they were approved to purchase an affordable home through Habitat for Humanity. Their previous worries of living in a rough neighborhood, increasing rental prices, and the possibility of being evicted on a whim evaporated into the distance. The family feels happy knowing that they’ll have stability over their home and control over their destiny. Before living in the United […]
Read MoreConstruction Update: Progress in Spring
Flowers, leaves, and affordable housing are blossoming across the Portland region. We are building more affordable homes with families and individuals who are excited to soon purchase a place to call their own. Despite the pandemic, our construction crews have continued to make progress. SOUTHEAST PORTLAND Foster: The face of one of our newest projects for affordable homes, located in SE Portland’s Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood, will soon become the center for a 40-home community. Over the past month […]
Read MoreMedia Advisory: Ann Curry Joins Habitat for Humanity Portland Region’s HopeBuilder Breakfast
Award-Winning Journalist join’s Habitat for Humanity as they announce the expansion of their work across the Portland region. WHAT: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region will host a free virtual event featuring keynote speaker Ann Curry. Bringing her experience as a former NBC News Network anchor and international correspondent, Ann Curry will reflect on today’s realities, one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. During the event, Habitat for […]
Read MoreSneak Peek: Zain’s new home in Beaverton
Here’s a sneak peek of Habitat Homebuyer Zain’s new home in Beaverton! You’ll have a chance to learn more about Zain and her family’s journey at our upcoming HopeBuilder Breakfast on April 28th. At our event, you can support the building and repairing of more than 115 homes throughout the Portland region. Join us for a powerful and inspiring virtual event featuring award-winning journalist, Ann Curry. This is a program […]
Read MoreRebuilding Our Life: Ahed’s Story
Written by Monicia Warner, Volunteer Storyteller Owning a home has been a top priority for Ahed and her husband since immigrating to the United States in 2016. They’ve made many friends and have found a sense of community while living in Portland, but there’s always been one missing piece. “It was the big thing in our life,” says Ahed. “We want to have our own home. We don’t want to waste our money on rent.” […]
Read MoreEquity and Empowerment: Michelle’s Spotlight
As an advocate for the underrepresented, Michelle works alongside Habitat for Humanity Portland Region to support people through the home buying process while building a framework for racial equity in our culture, processes, and local impact. Her passion for people and dedication to community-led activism aid her in the pursuit of social justice. Originally from Puerto Rico, Michelle left home in search of personal and professional growth. She learned about different cultures by spending a summer in Cambodia, […]
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