Habitat for Humanity of Oregon will join hundreds of local Habitat organizations and affordable housing advocates in-person this week for Habitat for Humanity’s annual legislative conference, Habitat on the Hill. During the three-day, D.C. based event, advocates will convene and meet with Congressional leaders to draw attention to and discuss actionable solutions to housing affordability […]
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Habitat at the Capitol returns to Salem on March 8
Join Habitat for Humanity supporters from around the state to advocate for policies that help strengthen household resiliency and improve home affordability. We are thrilled to announce that Habitat at the Capitol will return to Salem for an in-person event on Wednesday, March 8. Participants will meet with Oregon lawmakers to share their stories and […]
Celebrating Reianna DaRosa’s graduation from the American Leadership Forum of Oregon
We’re delighted to share some team news: Reianna DaRosa, Director of Programs, recently completed the American Leadership Forum (ALF) of Oregon’s Fellows Program, joining more than 700 Senior Fellows in Oregon to date.
The role of housing in educational opportunities
A family’s living conditions can play a significant role in a child’s educational opportunities and achievements.
Meet the team: Gina
Please help us welcome Gina Valencia as Habitat for Humanity of Oregon’s first-ever IDA Network Program Manager. In this role, Gina will support Habitat Oregon’s transition into becoming a Fiduciary Organization of the Oregon IDA Initiative. She will help expand Habitat Oregon’s oversight and management of local Habitat affiliates’ IDA programs and serve as the […]
Meet the team: Lyndsey
We are excited to announce that Lyndsey Summers has joined Habitat for Humanity of Oregon as the new Engagement Coordinator. In this role, Lyndsey serves as the first line of contact with the public and will bolster Habitat Oregon’s relationships with local Habitat affiliates, community partners and other key stakeholders through communications and outreach. Additionally, Lyndsey will […]
Advancing Black Homeownership
Habitat’s commitment to closing the Black homeownership gap
Cost of Home reflection: Making housing equity a reality
Together, we can rectify housing inequities and create a healthier housing market with opportunities for all This week, we’re marking the third anniversary of Habitat for Humanity’s nationwide campaign, the Cost of Home. Habitat for Humanity of Oregon joins more than 400 Habitat organizations in working to advance policies that will help families across the […]
Celebrate Earth Day with Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is well-known for its mission of bringing people together to build, preserve and foster affordable homeownership and advance racial equity in housing, but you might be surprised to learn how the Habitat for Humanity network works to give back to the planet. We invite you to join us in making a difference this week (and beyond!).
Habitat for Humanity International and 84 U.S. Habitat affiliates receive transformational $436M gift from MacKenzie Scott
Habitat will use gift to address the global housing crisis at scale and advocate for systemic change needed to increase equitable access to affordable housing ATLANTA AND PORTLAND (March 22, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity International along with 84 U.S. Habitat affiliate organizations, including Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, has received $436 million in unrestricted […]