Affordable Homes Rise to Meet The Housing Crisis
As the Portland region population grows, rent has increased, home prices have skyrocketed, and affordable housing has become harder to come by. To meet this obstacle head-on, we’ve launched our Triple your Impact campaign to house 500 people each year while providing affordable mortgages that will keep homes affordable for generations. Although the average cost of living for the future remains uncertain, our new communities and homes […]
Read MoreBuilding a Home Full of Memories: Sandra’s Story
Since becoming a Habitat homeowner seven years ago, Sandra remembers the feeling of building homes alongside her future neighbors in what would become…
Read MoreSpring is in the air at Habitat’s three construction sites
Heading into spring, our construction sites are busy and buzzing with activity. With over 15 construction employees and dedicated volunteers, we’ve now grown to three construction sites that operate across the city.
Read MoreEmpowerment in Homeownership: Molly’s Story
Habitat homeowner Molly credits Habitat for helping change her family’s trajectory. Since moving into her new home, she’s been able to invest in their future.
Read MoreJulia’s Story: Defying the odds with a stable, affordable home
Longtime Habitat homeowner, Julia, talks about how a stable, affordable mortgage helped her achieve the unthinkable.
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 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.
Read MoreRestoring Her Belief in Homeownership: Trisha’s Story
After finding security in affordable homeownership, Trisha reflects upon building a solid foundation for her family to grow.
Read MoreBecoming a Homeowner: Cecelia’s Next Chapter in Life
When Cecelia received the keys to her brand new home at Cully Place during Habitat for Humanity’s Home Dedication this summer, she was overwhelmed with gratitude. Every step of her life had led her to be right where she needed to be.
Read MoreA Home to Keep Us Close: Tuan’s Story
After nearly 10 years of owning their own Habitat home, Tuan and Cuc have accomplished everything they set out to do: keeping their family close while making room to let them grow.
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