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 […]
Read MoreRich Reiter receives green volunteer of the year award
We can’t say enough about our outstanding team of ReStore volunteers – and that is especially true for volunteer Rich Reiter. But we’re not alone in saying it. On March 23 Rich was recognized as the Clark County Clark County Green Award Volunteer for 2017 at a special ceremony held at Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver. […]
Read MoreTUESDAY: Repair Cafe to set up shop at Clark County Habitat Store
The first ever Clark County Repair Café will be setting up shop at the Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store at 10811 SE 2nd Street in Vancouver Tuesday, March 21 from 6pm to 8pm. It’s a great opportunity to bring your clothing, small home appliances, small motor engines, jewelry or small electronics and volunteer fixers will repair […]
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Upcycled cottage shed sweet Gresham giveaway
UPDATED JUNE 16, 2017 – The drawing for the upcycled cottage shed was held at the Gresham ReStore grand opening gala Thursday night. The winner of the shed is Mindy Michelson. Congratulations, Mindy! _________________ If you love old doors like we do at the Habitat ReStore you’re going to love this upcycle idea. We assembled […]
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