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.
$500,000+
dollars raised
700+
volunteer hours
Upcoming Events
Ambassador Council Benefit Screening
Date: Sunday, November 15
Time: 2 pm (screening starts at 2)
Location: Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland)
Catch The Goonies on the big screen and support a great cause at the AC’s benefit screening! Come for the movie, stay to learn about the Ambassador Council and support Habitat. Friends and family are welcome. The more, the merrier!
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Ambassador Council Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 10
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Location: Habitat Portland Region Office (1478 NE Killingsworth St)
Join us for the final Ambassador Council meeting of 2027! We will share highlights from the past year, discuss ways for AC members to help amplify Habitat’s work, and collaborate on ideas for the next year. All are welcome — you do not need to be a current AC member to join.
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 newsletter with exclusive news and volunteer opportunities.
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 commits to donating or fundraising towards our group goal of $60,000
- Volunteer: Commit for one year and attend at least 2 volunteer events/year
- Events: Register for and promote our annual spring HopeBuilder Lunch
- Meetings: attend at least 2 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 Program Manager.
tiffanie.mcnamee@habitatportlandregion.org | 971-480-6283
Ambassador Council News
- Giving back is a way of life for Ambassador Council Chair Claire Leipzig
- Finding light in community: Ambassador Council member Sophia Dehen on hope
- “Toolbelt Generation” builds talent in the trades
- Service is a family value for new Ambassador Council Chair
- Highlighting our HopeBuilder table hosts
- “There’s no place like home:” Ambassador Council member Christopher Brown writes on the hope built into every Habitat home
