Together, we can help make the #CostOfHome something we all can afford This weekend, we’re thrilled to mark the second anniversary of Habitat for Humanity’s nationwide campaign, the Cost of Home. Habitat for Humanity of Oregon has been working alongside hundreds of partners and supporters across the country to find the solutions that will allow […]
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Press Release: SB 458 passes Oregon Legislature
Oregon Legislature passes Senate Bill 458, legislation that simplifies the land division process for middle housing Habitat Oregon leads effort to advocate for expanded access to homeownership, especially for first-time homebuyers Contact: Megan Parrott (email) Director of Engagement Habitat for Humanity of Oregon View this press release as a PDF SALEM, OR — Yesterday, the […]
Home is the Key
Now more than ever, families need the security and stability of a decent home that they can afford. The uncertainty so many of us feel today, far too many families have felt for a lifetime — if not generations. When any disaster hits — a storm, a disease, a financial crisis — it is always […]
Habitat for Humanity to Congress: Fund housing investments as part of a national infrastructure package
More than 560 Habitat for Humanity organizations from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia sign letter to congressional leadership ATLANTA (March 26, 2021) — Asserting that housing is a vital part of the nation’s infrastructure, Habitat for Humanity International and more than 560 local Habitat organizations are calling on congressional leaders […]
Charitable tax checkoff
Do you pay taxes in Oregon? Consider a charitable donation to Habitat for Humanity of Oregon by designating a portion of your tax refunds. Your gift helps us strengthen household resiliency and bring hope to communities across the state. How to donate Donating through the charitable tax checkoff program is easy. Step 1: Download the […]
2021 Legislative Priorities
Habitat for Humanity of Oregon is supporting a number of bills moving through the Oregon Legislature. You can track legislation in real-time by clicking on the bill numbers below. Lead Item PASSED! Ensuring Homeownership Opportunities in Our Communities (SB 458): Habitat Oregon and the Oregon Homebuilders Association are co-leading this effort to facilitate a straightforward […]
Habitat at the Capitol: March 9-11
This week, housing advocates from every corner of the state are meeting with 33+ Oregon legislators during Habitat for Humanity of Oregon’s annual event, Habitat at the Capitol.
Habitat Oregon advocates for home affordability at national conference
Habitat for Humanity of Oregon will join hundreds of local Habitat organizations and home affordability advocates on Feb. 9-11 for Habitat for Humanity’s annual legislative conference, held virtually for the first time: Habitat on the Hill 2021: For home, from home.
How Habitat is continuing to pursue our mission during COVID-19
For many families, those who were already struggling with a need for decent and affordable housing, their daily lives have only become more challenging.
Affiliates in the news: Introducing Habitat for Humanity Portland Region
In this critical time for stable housing, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity are uniting as one—Habitat for Humanity Portland Region—to greatly expand its impact.