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“There’s no place like home:”  Ambassador Council member Christopher Brown writes on the hope built into every Habitat home

Christopher Brown, third from right, joins his Ambassador Council working at the Alder Commons build site in Hillsboro. As a second-generation Portlander, my affinity for this city runs deep. And while some of those reasons are related to things like my family, the summer months, and the food scene, my deepest sense of gratitude comes […]

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Martin Luther King Jr. and the fight for housing justice 

In the final years of his life, Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy was already cemented with his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement, the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  But one key element in civil rights was still missing in his view: housing justice. […]

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State’s asset-building program worth greater investment, housing advocates say

We’ve heard it countless times: It takes money to make money. Buying a home takes a down payment, launching a business means start-up capital, going to college requires advanced tuition. These investments are cornerstones to creating economic stability and building generational wealth, but not everyone is able to unlock those opportunities.  For many Oregonians, Individual […]

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Habitat for Humanity named Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Awardee 

Habitat for Humanity named Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Awardee  Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is excited and deeply honored to receive Bank of America’s prestigious Neighborhood Builders Award for 2023. Habitat, along with Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon, (MESO) was selected for our work of advancing economic mobility and building up neighborhoods in the […]

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A career in the trades takes hold with Habitat 

Tired of working retail and warehouse gigs, Leo Ochoa began to take greater stock in the words of his father.  “My dad told me, do whatever you want, whatever you like.” Leo said. “Don’t try to get a job just for the sake of making money.”  What he wanted was to be hands on, working […]

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Rosalynn Carter’s lifetime of service and inspiration  

It’s been decades since former first lady Rosalynn Carter was in the national spotlight, but it was after she left the White House, as a private citizen, when her light shined brightest. With her passing on Nov. 19, we pause to honor her humanitarian spirit, and the inspiring work she pursued to improve the lives […]

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Declaración de Igualidad

** Se trata de un documento dinámico que se revisa periódicamente en función de las necesidades actuales de nuestro equipo y nuestras comunidades ** Hábitat contempla una comunidad de personal, socios y colaboradores profundamente comprometidos con fomentar la igualdad, la inclusión y la lucha contra el racismo en todas las facetas de nuestra organización. Nos […]

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Construction update: New beginnings just ahead for homeowners 

The fall leaves are changing, and so are the look of these Habitat construction sites across the Portland region. We’ve got the latest progress updates!   Foster Commons Habitat’s 40-home Pleasant Valley community is in the final touch-up stage! Travis Schultz, the site’s Construction Superintendent, said certificates of occupancy are starting to come in and homeowners […]

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Equity Statement

**This is a living document, regularly reviewed, reimagined, and revised based on the current needs of our team and our communities.**   Habitat envisions a community of staff, partners, and supporters who are deeply committed to furthering equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in every facet of our organization.     We commit to implementing personal, cultural, and institutional goals […]

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Habitat, Proud Ground testify on expanding property tax exemptions in Portland

This week, the Portland City Council voted to significantly increase the number of privately developed homes eligible to receive the Homeownership Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption, or HOLTE, on homes sold to low- or moderate-income families. This expansion encourages private development of affordable housing, and creates opportunities to leverage even greater affordability in partnership with nonprofit […]

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