'Silly' dream comes true for Eyerusalem
Written by Erin Maxey, homeowner services manager, Willamette West Habitat for Humanity As a young woman in Ethiopia, Eyerusalem dreamed of owning a little store, but was told by many it was a silly dream. For a single woman to achieve such a thing in Ethiopia would be almost impossible. Women have few opportunities in […]
Read MoreGresham ReStore in the news!
GRESHAM OUTLOOK Did you catch Chris Keizur’s coverage of the Gresham ReStore’s Ribbon Cutting ceremony Friday, June 16? Well, not to worry, you can read it HERE! Thanks, Gresham Outlook for sharing our big day with your readers. We are thrilled to be in Gresham! “PORTLAND TODAY” On Thursday, June 22, Drew Carney of KGW’s […]
Read MoreTry these summer DIY craft projects: COLOR ME CHAIR, DECOUPAGE TILE
Here’s a quick and fun summer projects you – and even the kids – can get a handle on: 1) PAINTED STACKING CHAIR – Make a personal style statement when you paint a plastic chair – ONLY $5 at Habitat ReStore! We used Annie Sloan chalk paint in aqua Florence to paint the front, and the […]
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Thanh Nguyen: "I can see the circle now!"
Thanh Nguyen has a plan. Crafted on a random piece of paper at a Habitat build site, this plan is his future…and it’s a great one. In 2010, Thanh and his parents traveled from Vietnam to the United States. Thanh says for him it meant a better education, a chance, an opportunity to become whatever […]
Read MoreYou're invited: Gresham ReStore Grand Opening Gala & Ribbon Cutting!
UPDATED June 13, 2017 – WE JUST OPENED OUR DOORS IN GRESHAM! And we hope you’ve marked your calendar to attend the Gresham ReStore Grand Opening Gala, 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday, June 15 and the official City of Gresham Ribbon Cutting at 9:15 am Friday, June 16! Our newest – and largest – […]
Read MoreREAD ALL ABOUT IT! Gresham ReStore featured in Outlook
Gresham Outlook reporter, Christopher Keizur, shared the news about our new ReStore in Gresham: READ IT HERE: http://www.pamplinmedia.com/go/42-news/357039-236610-donate-buy-reuse-repeat (PHOTO CREDIT: Gresham Outlook)
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Joseph Drushal: Dealing in a currency of compassion
After a few years sampling a musician’s life in Atlanta, New York and Chicago, Joseph Drushal found his way to Portland. What drew him here was its enthusiastic spirit of activism. Joseph is the Gresham ReStore’s new assistant manager. He grew up in the Akron area, and then began exploring the east coast making his […]
Read MoreHome is the key to a brighter future for Baylee and her family
Everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live. Listen to Baylee’s story about how she found that for her family by partnering with Habitat for Humanity. FIND OUT MORE To learn about HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S homeownership program or to donate or volunteer, please select one of the affiliate from the list below: PORTLAND METRO EAST […]
Read MoreVinyl Tap owner discovers Habitat ReStore
You never know what you’ll find at The ReStore, and you never know who you’ll meet – like Teri Pemberton of Vinyl Tap Bar and Grill. Back in October Teri was about to make her first ever ReStore purchase. “The guy who built the stage was [at The ReStore] and said,“ ‘Hey you should go there […]
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Jose Rodriguez: Building toward a better future
There’s no doubting Jose Rodriguez’s determination. He’s been working diligently at the Portland ReStore since January, every night, Monday through Friday, and then at a Habitat build site most Saturdays in an effort to complete his required sweat equity hours. Jose and his wife Lidia are future Habitat homeowners. Their story begins in Mexico. Jose […]
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