10 Tips to Master the Art of Recycling
February 10, 2020
Whether you’re a well-meaning “wish-cycler” or an avid recycling guru, we’ve got ten tips to help you hone your recycling techniques and go green.
Read More >Volunteer Spotlight: Sara
February 7, 2020
As a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, member of the Women’s Build, and a member of the Board of Directors at Oregon Tradeswomen, Sara is the kind of person who knows what it means to be a part of a community. And that is exactly what brought her to the Habitat family.
Read More >Julia’s Story: Defying the odds with a stable, affordable home
Longtime Habitat homeowner, Julia, talks about how a stable, affordable mortgage helped her achieve the unthinkable.
Read More >Last Day of Global Village in Ethiopia: Hurry Up and Wait
January 22, 2020
Today was our last work day in Ethiopia which involved one last push to get the jobs done. That included having the walls on three bathroom buildings 12 bricks high and mixing and pouring the concrete for two kitchens.
Read More >Global Village to Ethiopia: Farewells and Appreciations
January 21, 2020
It’s January 19. Our farewells to the families and workers with whom we mixed concrete, hauled blocks and rocks, tied eucalyptus wood walls, and shared many, many cups of coffee and tea.
Read More >Global Village to Ethiopia Day 4: Getting into the Rhythm
January 16, 2020
The week has finally hit a comfortable rhythm of work, learning, and exploring. Today was our fourth day of work, it’s hard to believe it has flown by so quickly.
Read More >Global Village Trip to Ethiopia Day 2: Lauren & Malia’s Realizations
January 14, 2020
During our rides in the van to and from the build site and as we share meals together with the Habitat Ethiopia staff, we’ve come to understand more of the historical, economic, and political forces shaping the growth of the slums and the push and pull between tradition and modernity that people experience here. One thing everyone agrees on: everyone deserves a decent place to live.
Read More >Global Village Trip to Ethiopia: Steve Messinetti’s Reflections on Day 1
January 13, 2020
This year marks 10 years of the Portland community financially supporting Habitat Ethiopia and the milestone of $1 million sent to provide decent housing with access to safe water and sanitation for more than 2,000 people
Read More >Sustainable Building in 2020
January 7, 2020
With plans to triple the amount of people we serve annually, we’re heading into the new year with a full construction schedule ahead of us.
Read More >Join Women Build in 2020
Step into the new year with us and become a Women Build member! Come learn new skills and build strong, affordable homes alongside women and femmes in an empowering environment.
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