The Ambassador Council (AC) of Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is a diverse group of motivated young professionals representing a wide array of sectors and career paths who are passionate about the importance of affordable homeownership in the Portland Region. AC members meet new people, build leadership skills, and gain knowledge of the issues affecting affordable housing and homeownership in our region.
What We Do
The AC supports the mission of Habitat and helps Habitat grow and thrive through volunteering, advocacy, fundraising, and engaging their networks and socially conscious adults in the mission of providing safe, decent, and affordable housing. The council’s work supports the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
$350,000+
dollars raised
450+
volunteer hours
Upcoming Event: Group Volunteer Day
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 am–2 pm at the Portland ReStore! The Habitat for Humanity ReStores are home improvement stores and donation centers. They sell new and gently used furniture, home decor, appliances, building materials and more at discounted prices. The funds generated support local homebuilding and home repair programs.
Details of the volunteer day:
- Who: Fellow young professionals
- Tasks: May include assisting customers, organizing the store, processing donations, repairing donated items, metal recycling, and more!
- Lunch: Provided onsite
To join us, please reach out to:
Tiffanie McNamee, Member Engagement Program Manager
tiffanie.mcnamee@habitatportlandregion.org | 971-480-6283
Become a Member
As an AC member, you will get priority access to build days, opportunities to participate in special projects to help further the mission of Habitat, and a monthly President’s report to stay up to date with Habitat happenings.
Responsibilities of all AC members include:
- Spread awareness of Habitat and its mission: Introduce Habitat to your network through our fundraising, volunteer, or social events
- Donate: Each member has a goal of donating or raising $1,000 to help us reach our group’s funding goal of raising $100,000/year
- Volunteer: Commit for one year and attend at least 2 volunteer events/year
- Events: Register for and promote our annual spring HopeBuilder Fundraiser
- Meetings: attend at least 6 meetings/year
Learn More
If you have questions or are interested in joining the Ambassador Council, check out the materials below or contact Tiffanie McNamee, AC Staff Liaison and Member Engagement Manager.
tiffanie.mcnamee@habitatportlandregion.org | 971-480-6283
Ambassador Council News
- “Toolbelt Generation” builds talent in the trades
- Service is a family value for new Ambassador Council Chair
- “There’s no place like home:” Ambassador Council member Christopher Brown writes on the hope built into every Habitat home
- Home is where Habitat is: Here’s one volunteer’s story engaging with the organization around the globe
