In order to protect your home and family, it’s important to be prepared and have a plan in place. Habitat for Humanity’s family preparedness plan contains four steps that families should take to be ready for any disaster.
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National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”
Meet the team: Sara
We are excited to announce that Sara Padilla has joined Habitat for Humanity of Oregon as the new Grant Portfolio Director. In this role, Sara will work to expand pass-through funding programs for Oregon affiliates and manage earned income and grant opportunities that ensure stable operating revenue for Habitat Oregon’s core programs. A hybrid grant writer + project manager + relationship builder, this position will work collaboratively across our network to elevate capacity and strengthen long-term relationships with funding partners.
Reflecting on the Cost of Home: Collective progress and a call to action
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 2021
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.
Habitat at the Capitol: Details
Habitat at the Capitol is an opportunity for Habitat homeowners and supporters from around the state to unite as advocates for safe and affordable housing. During the week of Feb. 15-17, participants will meet with one or two Oregon legislators (your representative and senator), depending on availability and scheduling. Register now! Why should I attend […]