The CREW of Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is dedicated to advancing housing equity and empowering the women+ community through hands-on volunteering. CREW welcomes all individuals who identify as women, including trans women and women across diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
Members bring their skills, networks, and resources to support Habitat’s mission, raise vital funds, advocate for housing justice across the Portland region, and lead Women+ Community Build days.
What We Do
CREW brings women together to create real, lasting change. Members play an active role in supporting women-led homeownership and empowering women across the Portland region through hands-on volunteering.
Supporting women to become homeowners:
Help women and women-led households access stable, affordable homeownership through fundraising and advocacy.
Empowering women through hands-on volunteering:
Create pathways for women to gain confidence, construction skills, and leadership experience by volunteering on Habitat build sites, including the Women+ Community Build Day.
$500,000+
dollars raised
1000+
volunteer hours
Upcoming Events: Women+ Community Build Day!
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 8:30 am-3 pm
Location: West Lake Grove build site (16858 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego)
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we welcome all who identify as women, including trans women and women across diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, to come together to learn and connect through hands-on volunteering. CREW members will be training volunteers on various tools and lunch will be provided.
All volunteer spots are currently filled, but a waitlist is available for those interested in participating. Sign up here: https://volunteer.habitatportlandregion.org/need/detail/?need_id=730995
To join us, please reach out to:
Tiffanie McNamee, Member Engagement Program Manager
tiffanie.mcnamee@habitatportlandregion.org | 971-480-6283
Become a Member
As a CREW 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 CREW members include:
- Membership: Commit to serving a one-year term as a member and attend at least two meetings a year.
- Events: Attend and promote Habitat for Humanity Portland Region’s annual fundraising events, including hosting a table at the annual HopeBuilder Luncheon.
- Donate: Commit to donating or fundraising towards the group goal of $100,000.
- Women+ Community Build Days: Host and promote the Women+ Community Build Day.
- Spread awareness of Habitat and its mission: Introduce Habitat to your network through our fundraising, volunteering, or social events.
Learn More
If you have questions or are interested in joining CREW, contact Tiffanie McNamee, Member Engagement Program Manager.
tiffanie.mcnamee@habitatportlandregion.org | 971-480-6283
