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 […]
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4 ways women build at Habitat
Happy Women’s History Month! This month and every day, we honor the critical role women play in their communities in building brighter futures for themselves, their families and their neighbors.
2022 legislative priorities
Habitat for Humanity of Oregon calls on Oregon legislators to support the following bills that help sustain access to critical matched savings programs, expand new home production and create pathways toward homeownership and workforce development in culturally-responsive ways.
Black History Month 2022: Learn more and take action
This February, as we commemorate Black History Month, we take this opportunity to reflect on our history — and use our voice to advocate and build a more equitable future for all.
Habitat for Humanity of Oregon advocates for fair and equitable access to affordable housing at annual Habitat on the Hill conference
This week, Habitat for Humanity of Oregon joins hundreds of housing affordability advocates and supporters for Habitat on the Hill. This annual legislative conference, held virtually for the second year, highlights the strides Habitat for Humanity International and its local affiliates have made to better address and advance racial equity in housing and housing policy.
Meet the team: Shannon
Last year, we started a project to reintroduce you to the Habitat Oregon team. To round out the Q-and-As, we have Executive Director Shannon Vilhauer. Let’s hear directly from Shannon: I like to say that I’ve grown up professionally working for Habitat for Humanity. Way back in October of 1999, I began serving as a […]
Habitat at the Capitol: Feb. 15-17, 2022
Join Habitat for Humanity supporters from around the state to advocate for policies that help strengthen household resiliency and improve home affordability. Register now! During the week of Feb. 15-17, 2022, participants will connect with Oregon lawmakers and staff to share their stories and urge support for Habitat’s legislative priorities. This event is free for […]
5 ways to give on Giving Tuesday
GivingTuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Whether it’s some of […]
Meet the team: Kayla
In her current role as Resource Manager, Kayla is the first point of contact for our 24 Habitat affiliates, our partner organizations, and the public. Kayla manages Habitat Oregon’s down payment assistance program and our region-wide networking groups, and she is newly taking the reins of Habitat Oregon’s IDA program. Kayla also supports the Executive Director and Grant Portfolio Director with grant management; she has her paws in a little bit of everything.
Habitat Equity Academy for Leaders launches with 30 participants
Habitat Equity Academy for Leaders is a year-long leadership initiative designed for Habitat for Humanity staff and board members centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).