Amplifying CREW’s Impact in 2020 and Beyond
Amidst the buzz of the chop saw, quick punch of the nail gun, and hammers pounding away in the distance, Regular Volunteer and Women Build CREW member Leslie Johnson led a group of Habitat for Humanity homebuyers through the process of trimming inside closets. She pointed toward a corner that needed measuring and asked the […]
Read More‘The Only Dream That We’ve Had Is to Own a House’
Habitat homebuyer Samer will finally be able to move about freely in his ADA-accessible home thanks to Habitat for Humanity’s inclusive building model and partners at Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.
Read MoreAmplifying CREW’s Impact in 2020 and Beyond
Amidst the buzz of the chop saw, quick punch of the nail gun, and hammers pounding away in the distance, Regular Volunteer and Women Build CREW member Leslie Johnson led a group of Habitat for Humanity homebuyers through the process of trimming inside closets. She pointed toward a corner that needed measuring and asked the […]
Read MoreReStoring an Organized Homefront
Now is a great time to organize your home and prepare for the holidays. Here’s some inspiration to help you declutter your space and donate unneeded treasures to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Read MoreConstruction Update: Building in the Fall
Despite delays caused by the pandemic, Habitat for Humanity’s construction crews are going strong. With three communities currently underway, we are seeing strides in construction output that could hardly be expected when Oregon essentially shut down seven months ago. Nevertheless, thanks to our staff, a barebones team of regular volunteers, and the dedicated cohort of […]
Read MoreNo Task Too Big: Deloris’ Journey to Homeownership
Habitat homebuyer Deloris shares her triumphant homecoming and long-fought journey to homeownership.
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Race and Housing IV: The Great Recession and the Racial Homeownership Gap
Caught between high crime and low vacancy rates, many in North Portland’s Black community saw regional progress while suffering individual setbacks during waves of economic fluctuation.
Read MoreMilestones and Transformations: Tanisha’s story
Tanisha’s life has been full of transformations and she is about to undergo another life altering event: becoming a first time homeowner with Habitat for Humanity.
Read MoreOvercoming Obstacles: Construction Update
COVID-19 threw a wrench in building homes with our volunteers, but our construction crew continues to make headway on multiple communities throughout North and Northeast Portland.
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Race and Housing Part III: Under the Guise of Renewal
Portland’s Urban Renewal strategies decimated a generation of Black-owned wealth, leading to decades of despair and today’s disparities in racial homeownership rates.
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