Spring is in the air at Habitat’s three construction sites
Heading into spring, our construction sites are busy and buzzing with activity. With over 15 construction employees and dedicated volunteers, we’ve now grown to three construction sites that operate across the city.
Read MoreEmpowerment in Homeownership: Molly’s Story
Habitat homeowner Molly credits Habitat for helping change her family’s trajectory. Since moving into her new home, she’s been able to invest in their future.
Read MoreSustainable Building in 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 More50 People Move into their Warm Habitat Homes this Winter
Thank you to all the housing advocates and Habitat supporters who joined us on December 7th to celebrate every hand involved in making this 15-home community in Northeast Portland known as Cully Place a reality.
Read More3 Essential DIY Tips for a Healthy and Happy Bathroom
Did you know, on average, we spend a total of 92 days of our lives in the bathroom? That’s especially a lot when you consider how little we may do to maintain it. A hygienic and properly functioning bathroom is fundamental to maintaining a happy home and good health. Here, we’ve got you covered in […]
Read MoreStrength in Kindness | Volunteer Spotlight: Manuel Isasi
All that Manuel Isasi desires is to have a simple life, free from harm. It is something he contemplates often as he awaits the final hearing in his asylum case. Having left his home at the age of 19, his years long passage north has been arduous; he’s spent many nights on the street, but […]
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Reconstructing a Work of Art: Jon’s Journey to Home Repair
Tucked behind a sage green home in Portland’s Cully neighborhood is Marine Veteran and local artist, Jon, busy at work in his garage-transformed-workshop. He’s eying the proportions of his current project: a three-legged corner table topped with a slice of Spalding tree trunk. It’s nearly finished–just needs a subtle layer of lacquer and this handcrafted […]
Read MoreRising Together: Habitat’s HopeBuilder Breakfast Goes Above and Beyond
April 24, 2019 will go down in Habitat history. From the dedicated crowd of affordable housing advocates who woke up early and turned out in high numbers, to esteemed speakers who invoked a new sense of awareness of the importance of homeownership and community, to the generosity of folks who broke bread and records with […]
Read MoreBuilding Homes at Cully Place // Construction Update
As the sun beams across our build site in the Cully neighborhood of Northeast Portland, construction of this 15-home community is starting to reveal signs of when a house becomes a home. One duplex is nearly complete, with a focus on internal finishes: a full set of kitchen cabinets are in place, interior doors are […]
Read MoreOpening the Door to Homeownership
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 to step through. She exudes strength when reflecting upon her past; its many twists and turns and life-altering challenges have only made her stronger. When […]
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