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AmeriCorps Construction Site Assistants
Nicole Patterson, Bryce Kardon, and Nerissa Lindenfelser
Nicole, Bryce and Nerissa have worked hard all year on our construction sites through the AmeriCorps National Direct program. If you have been out to a Habitat site, chances are you recognize their smiling faces! Every morning, the construction site assistants help to get volunteers oriented and ready to build homes with Habitat for Humanity. They then spend their days on the construction sites working with partner families and volunteers to build affordable homes.
AmeriCorps is a national service program whose members serve in all 50 states nationwide. In exchange for a small living allowance and an education award, members serve at least 1,700 hours over ten and a half months with an agency that serves their community. Our current AmeriCorps members will finish their year of service at the end of July.
We are so thankful to Nicole, Bryce and Nerissa for all of their hard work on the construction sites. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors!
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Our Builds
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East builds simple, decent, affordable homes in Multnomah and northern Clackamas counties, including the cities of Portland and Gresham.
Current Builds
Find out more about where we are building right now, and the homeowner families who are partnering with us on these home builds.
Future Builds
Take a look at the homes we’ll be building soon!
Green Building
Find out about what green building practices projects Habitat is doing locally.
Specialty Builds
Every year Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has a variety of specialty builds. Click on the build to find out more information. In 2009 we are proud to have:
Women Build
A home planned and built by an all-women crew.
Portland Pride Build
A home planned and built by the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and friends.
Faith Builds
A home built by many churches of one faith, such as the Presbyterian Build.
Thrivent Build
A home built by Lutherans, and sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Youth United Build
A home built by young people ages 16-25, although youth under 16 can be involved in the non-construction aspects of the planning of the build .
Recently Completed Builds
Looking for a past build? You’ll find it here!
