Global Village to Ethiopia Day 4: Getting into the Rhythm
The week has finally hit a comfortable rhythm of work, learning, and exploring. Today was our fourth day of work, it’s hard to believe it has flown by so quickly.
Read MoreGlobal Village Trip to Ethiopia Day 2: Lauren & Malia’s Realizations
During our rides in the van to and from the build site and as we share meals together with the Habitat Ethiopia staff, we’ve come to understand more of the historical, economic, and political forces shaping the growth of the slums and the push and pull between tradition and modernity that people experience here. One thing everyone agrees on: everyone deserves a decent place to live.
Read MoreGlobal Village Trip to Ethiopia: Steve Messinetti’s Reflections on Day 1
This year marks 10 years of the Portland community financially supporting Habitat Ethiopia and the milestone of $1 million sent to provide decent housing with access to safe water and sanitation for more than 2,000 people
Read MoreSustainable Building in 2020
With plans to triple the amount of people we serve annually, we’re heading into the new year with a full construction schedule ahead of us.
Read MoreJoin Women Build in 2020
Step into the new year with us and become a Women Build member! Come learn new skills and build strong, affordable homes alongside women and femmes in an empowering environment.
Read MoreA 360-Degree Home Transformation
After an overgrown hedge threatened to overtake Beverly and Dale’s backyard, they reached out to Habitat for Humanity to restore their home.
Read MoreQ & A with Habitat Homebuyer Joshann
Habitat for Humanity Homebuyer Joshann describes herself as a purple-haired artist who is deeply invested in expressing her creativity and taking care of her family. During the 300 hours of “sweat equity” she’s putting in to build her new community, she has also created illustrations for Habitat’s communications team. We caught up with her this […]
Read MoreDIY Weatherization – Caulk Your Windows!
Windows and doors are the places where your house will lose the most heat during the winter. We’ve got you covered with a step-by-step guide to keeping your home warm and energy-efficient.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Stuart
After retiring from a lifetime in software engineering, Stuart volunteers behind-the-scenes to connect every facet of Habitat’s mission.
Read More50 People Move into their Warm Habitat Homes this Winter
Thank you to all the housing advocates and Habitat supporters who joined us on December 7th to celebrate every hand involved in making this 15-home community in Northeast Portland known as Cully Place a reality.
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