Opening the Door to Homeownership
April 1, 2019
Determined and resilient, Reyna is a steadfast believer in the fruits of her labor; that for every trial she endures, another door will open and it is up to her... Read More >Celebrating 20 Years as a Habitat Homeowner
March 5, 2019
Nestled into the King neighborhood of Northeast Portland resides Habitat homeowner, Cordel Green. As a homeowner of nearly 20 years, his house is a source of pride and acts as…
Read More >A Home for His Family: Tim’s Story
February 4, 2019
If there is one thing Habitat Homebuyer Tim values most in life, it is building a solid foundation upon which his family can thrive. It has been his sole mission…
Read More >Bountiful Blessings: Mel’s Story
December 4, 2018
For Mel and her son, Angelo, having a home of their own has been life-changing. Mel went back to school and earned her Master of Art and Art Education degree…
Read More >Believing in Homeownership: Heather and James’ Story
November 6, 2018
Like many parents, Heather and James would do anything for the good of their family. They only moved within their neighborhood so their children would not have to change schools.... Read More >Yanfen’s Story
October 10, 2018
Yanfen, her husband Xiaoyun and their two children, Kiana and Koby, live inside one bedroom of a four-bedroom home that they share with 10 other extended family members. Like many... Read More >Home is Where Community Grows
August 31, 2018
When Minh talks, she glows – especially when recounting the daily activities of her five daughters: Lien Hoa, Nhu Ngoc, Nhu Kim, Nhu Ngan, and Nhu Y. Her eldest, Lien Hoa, is a sophomore in high school and, like her…
Read More >From Overcrowded to Overjoyed
July 31, 2018
Hai Dao was 14 years old when his family immigrated to Portland, OR from Vietnam. Life in Vietnam was simpler. He lived with his parents, Danh and Sang, his older…
Read More >From Neighbor to Life-Long Friend
May 1, 2018
DeAsha Russell visits her family’s home country of Jamaica often. She loves her homeland, but is a determined young women with dreams of building something for herself here in America….
Read More >A Challenging Past Leads to a Hopeful Future
March 30, 2018
Ten years ago, Pa Kay and Tway Lay made a pivotal decision that would change the course of their lives. After moving back and forth between Myanmar and Thailand and…
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