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.
$400,000+
dollars raised
600+
volunteer hours
Upcoming Event: First meeting of 2026!
Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 6 pm-8 pm
Location: Habitat Main Office (1478 NE Killingsworth St, Portland)
Note: Food will be provided
Join us as we kick off the new year with the Ambassador Council’s first meeting of 2026! Whether you are a returning member or curious about getting involved, this meeting is the perfect chance to experience the energy of the AC firsthand. You will meet a passionate group of young professionals, learn how the AC supports Habitat’s mission, and get a preview of the exciting events coming up in 2026.
Come enjoy good food, great company, and see if this inspiring community is the right fit for you!
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
