Category: News

Construction Update: Progress in Spring

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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 […]

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Media Advisory: Ann Curry Joins Habitat for Humanity Portland Region’s HopeBuilder Breakfast

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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 […]

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Sneak Peek: Zain’s new home in Beaverton

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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 […]

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Rebuilding Our Life: Ahed’s Story

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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.”  […]

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Equity and Empowerment: Michelle’s Spotlight

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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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Home Maintenance 101: Cleaning Your Dishwasher Filter

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Did you know your dishwasher filter collects grime and debris over time? While it’s built to keep your dishware sparkling clean, the filter can easily be forgotten and become unhygienic. Luckily, it’s very easy to remedy. Follow along with Habitat’s Project Engineer Ian as he guides you through nine easy steps to keep your filter clean and maintain a healthy […]

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Building Community with Cully Central

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Slurping down garlicky noodles and crispy chicken skin at Cully Central today, you would never know a kitchen fire shut down the restaurant for three months last year. The spicy tang of papaya salad wafts from the kitchen; stringed lights glisten beside lampshades made from sticky rice basket cookers; the warmth from outdoor patio heaters pairs well […]

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Winter Progress at Habitat

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Despite the harsh winter conditions—including snowstorms and power outages — that struck the Portland region, Habitat homes continue to progress towards completion. We currently have homes in all stages of the construction process: between Denney Gardens and Simpson, we have 16 homes mid-construction; at Kenton Commons, 12 homes are almost ready to sell, while 18 more are ready […]

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