A safe, stable home opens the door to everything else
HopeBuilder Lunch is Habitat for Humanity Portland Region’s largest annual benefit. It is an uplifting gathering that brings our community together to create lasting change. You will hear powerful stories about how affordable homeownership opens the door to health, education, dignity, and opportunity.
Together, we will raise $500,000 to build and repair homes across the Portland region. Join us to feel inspired and connected to the work happening in our community.
This event is free and includes a complimentary lunch.
Reserve your seats to join us on Wednesday, April 22 from 12-1 pm at the Oregon Convention Center. Registration for this event is open from February 18 to April 10.
Can’t join us this time? You can still be part of the impact by donating below.
Open doors as a table host
Hosting is a simple yet powerful way to share why housing matters to you. As a table host, you help introduce friends, colleagues, and community members to Habitat’s mission and inspire generosity that opens doors for more of our neighbors.
Meet our speakers
Libra Forde
Event Host
Libra Forde is an award-winning speaker, executive leader, and advocate. A champion of equity and dismantling systems that block gender and racial justice, Libra has broken barriers in educational leadership and received numerous awards for her work. Libra ignites others to embrace their journeys with confidence, purpose, and possibility. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Women’s Foundation of Oregon, the Chair of the Oregon Commission for Women, and a member of the Oregon State Board of Education.
Steve Messinetti
President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity Portland Region
Steve Messinetti began his 32-year career with Habitat for Humanity at our international headquarters in Georgia. Steve has led Habitat Portland Region as President and CEO since 2004. Since then, the organization has grown into a region-wide leader in affordable housing development. Steve is active in numerous housing committees locally and serves on the board of Habitat for Humanity Oregon.
Aisha
Featured Speaker
Aisha grew up in a Habitat home in Beaverton, where housing stability gave her the foundation to pursue education, leadership, and big dreams. She recently graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Political Science. Now Aisha serves as Afterschool Program Coordinator with the Somali American Council of Oregon, while preparing for law school and giving back to her community.
Claire Leipzig
Ambassador Council Chair and Giving Challenge Presenter
Claire Leipzig is a Senior Product Manager for Mercury, a financial technology company. A lifelong Portlander, Claire serves as Chair for Habitat’s Ambassador Council (AC), a group of young professionals who are passionate about volunteering, fundraising and advocating for affordable homeownership in the Portland Region.
Become a sponsor
Sponsorship packages are available now with premium benefits for you and your brand, while building real housing solutions in our community.
Thank you to our 2026 HopeBuilder Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
AKS Engineering & Forestry
Fidelity National Title of Oregon
Stantec
Walsh Construction
Supporting Sponsor
LMC Construction
Event Details
HopeBuilder Lunch
Wednesday, April 22
12-1 pm, doors at 11 am
11 am: Check-in, coffee, and social hour
12 pm: Program with complimentary lunch
Location
Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Accommodations
We will provide various accommodations at the event to ensure accessibility, including
• live on-screen closed-captioning
• wheelchair accessibility
• accessible parking and venue entry.
Additionally, the venue is conveniently located near public transportation.
Photography notice
By attending, you consent to be photographed and potentially featured in Habitat for Humanity Portland Region social media and marketing materials.
Event questions
Jennifer Guillen, Event Program Manager
Jennifer.Guillen@habitatportlandregion.org
Sponsorship questions
Tor Ostrom, Senior Business Engagement Officer
Tor.Ostrom@habitatportlandregion.org | 503-502-3472