Building pathways to homeownership: Habitat for Humanity of Oregon’s 2026 legislative priorities At Habitat for Humanity of Oregon, we work to strengthen the systems, resources, and know-how needed to expand access to stable and affordable homeownership statewide. Our policy priorities focus on increasing the supply of homes for low- and moderate-income homebuyers, expanding access to […]
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Job announcement: Director of Lending
Habitat for Humanity of Oregon announces new Director of Lending position View the job description as a PDF Habitat for Humanity of Oregon is excited to announce a new leadership role — the Director of Lending. This full-time position marks an important milestone in our organization’s continued growth and expanding impact across the state. As […]
Celebrating National Homeownership Month: Opportunities and challenges in Oregon
June marks National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the value of owning a home and to reflect on the barriers that still prevent many from achieving this milestone. In Oregon, where housing affordability and access remain pressing issues, this month serves as both a celebration and a call to action.
Habitat for Humanity conference aims to boost affordable homeownership in the West
PORTLAND, OR — Habitat for Humanity of Oregon and its state partners will soon welcome more than 500 attendees to the 2025 Western Region Conference, a biennial training event organized by the Habitat for Humanity affiliate support organizations in California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. This year’s sold-out conference, taking place April 15-17, at the Hilton […]
Home is the Key
This April’s Home is the Key campaign reminds us that we all benefit when homeownership is accessible to everyone. Join Habitat in making communities more welcoming to all.
Turn your tax refund into lasting change
Create a lasting impact with your tax return — designate all or part of your refund to Habitat for Humanity using the Oregon Charitable Checkoff. Together, we can build homes, unlock stability and transform lives.
Habitat for Humanity of Oregon mourns the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Habitat for Humanity of Oregon joins the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and joins observances around the world to remember his life of service. He and Rosalynn Carter have served as Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers over the 35 years they helped to build affordable housing with the organization.
Unlocking the doors of homeownership to thousands of Oregonians
At Habitat for Humanity of Oregon, we believe that homeownership is essential to creating stable households, building generational wealth, and strengthening communities. That’s why we’re proud to announce our leadership with the Unlocking Homeownership Coalition, a statewide alliance working to make homeownership a reality for more Oregonians. Together, we’re advocating for key policy changes and funding priorities that aim to increase access to affordable homeownership across the state.
Meet the team: Tam
Please help us welcome Tam Hixson (she/her) as Habitat for Humanity of Oregon’s first-ever Operations Manager. In this role, Tam ensures that our organization’s internal processes proceed smoothly. This includes coordinating logistics for conferences and training events, managing key data collection, and supporting day-to-day operations. Additionally, Tam bolsters Habitat for Humanity of Oregon’s positive and supportive […]
Building inclusivity: Habitat celebrates and reflects during Pride Month
At Habitat for Humanity of Oregon, we celebrate and honor the diverse identities and experiences that make our beautiful state vibrant and strong. This Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to building safe, inclusive homes for everyone by standing with our LGBTQ+ homeowners, volunteers, and supporters who help create a more inclusive and compassionate world. […]