Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. -Will Rogers. Lots of progress and very little sitting done on site this week.

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Denim Recycling

Friday, March 05, 2010 @ 9:15:00 AM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

At GAP stores.

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Construction Update

Thursday, March 04, 2010 @ 9:45:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 1 comments

If there are doughnuts, lots of work gets done.

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Construction Update

Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:16:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Siding, caulking and more roofing. Read the latest update straight from the construction site.

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Construction Update

Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:24:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

From roof to floor, the many stages of construction.

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Construction Update

Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 9:23:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Prepping for intrepid roofers.

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Construction Update

Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 9:27:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

What a muddy week. But it was a 2-day week for us with a snow-day on Tuesday. Still, we made progress.

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Construction Update

Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 10:36:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

What keeps roofing teams together? Trussed. Read more about our trussed-worthy homes in Ann's weekly blog update.

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In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr

Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 12:14:00 PM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?"

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Construction Update

Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 2:20:00 PM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Find out how far along the volunteers have come on the houses.

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Construction Update

Thursday, January 07, 2010 @ 1:09:00 PM - Written by Ann Kelly - 1 comments

Trusses and bird blocks despite the mud and mist. Back to work in the new year.

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Construction Update

Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 1:01:00 PM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Framing and trusses everywhere!

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A Letter from our Board President

Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 1:29:00 PM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

During this holiday season, we want to recognize the support we receive from all over the community as well as celebrate our own impact.

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Construction Update

Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 11:10:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Construction was cancelled at beginning of week but we were still able to keep things moving forward. It is time to deck the house, fa la la la la.

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Photos of ReStore Build Kick-Off

Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 9:00:00 AM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

They got a lot done in one day on kick-off day of the ReStore Build.

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Join us for the ReStore Build Kick-off, Saturday, December 5

Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 10:09:00 AM - Written by Sophie Paez, ReStore Director - 0 comments

Show your support of Bend Area Habitat and the ReStore by swinging a hammer!

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Construction Update

Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 8:46:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

See what it looks like from the volunteer's end of things when we are coming up on a dedication. Progress continues on all projects.

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Construction Update

Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 10:04:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Busy inside and out. Getting ready for next week's home dedications. Bid for more Regulars!

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The Flame of Faith

Friday, November 06, 2009 @ 10:58:00 AM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

Tomorrow morning all around Bend people will take extra care with their attire. Then like moths to a flame they will gather together.

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Construction Update

Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 9:36:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Lots of progress on the construction site. Be a part of it. Sign up to frame on Saturday or help with foundation work Friday. Read about all that has been accomplished already this week.

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Construction Update

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 2:34:00 PM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Late post from last week. Includes a shout out on a job well done by the Juvenile Justice youth.

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Construction Update

Thursday, October 08, 2009 @ 10:37:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

A very productive week.

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Construction Update

Thursday, October 01, 2009 @ 2:12:00 PM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Gropple closes site early. Framing in for winter. Regulars pass the baton to the weekend crews.

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Construction Update

Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 8:47:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Road trip, tubing and basking in the sun. Read what the Regulars are up to this week.

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2009 Green & Solar Home Tour

Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 3:20:00 PM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

See quality affordable living on display on the Cascadia Green & Solar Home Tour. Saturday, October 3.

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Construction Update

Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 11:44:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

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Construction Update

Thursday, September 03, 2009 @ 10:14:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 1 comments

Suspense on the job site and the start of the 20th Anniversary Build!

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Vote for a Cause

Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 9:52:00 AM - Written by Paula McClean - 1 comments

Help!!!! We need your daily vote to help us receive $50,000 from Intel.

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Construction Update

Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 8:40:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Footings, stem walls and heat. Getting ready for Race to the Roof.

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An International Foundation

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 11:34:00 AM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

Foundations are being laid in Popesti and Bend today. Families are being served everywhere!

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WE'RE DONE! WE'RE DONE ON BLAKELY!

Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 8:42:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 2 comments

Read about the race to the finish on our final Blakely project.

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It takes a village

Thursday, August 06, 2009 @ 3:38:00 PM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

Who are our volunteers and what exactly do they do for us?

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Construction Update

Tuesday, August 04, 2009 @ 9:46:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Update from last week. Posted late, sorry!

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Tolerance

Thursday, July 30, 2009 @ 12:15:00 PM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

-noun.
a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry.

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Construction Update

Thursday, July 16, 2009 @ 9:19:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

God is in the details and God helps those who help themselves.

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Construction Update

Monday, July 13, 2009 @ 2:59:00 PM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Read what progress was made on the construction site during the week of July 6th!

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Habitat for Humanity ranks 11th on Builder 100 list

Thursday, May 28, 2009 @ 3:40:00 PM - Written by MQ - 0 comments

Due to the combined building efforts of U.S. affiliates, Habitat for Humanity ranked 11th on Builder magazine's 2008 top 100 list. Additionally, according to Builder magazine, Habitat for Humanity was the top private builder in 2008.

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Construction Update

Thursday, May 07, 2009 @ 3:23:00 PM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

The Women Build kick off, tie-downs and trusses kept crews busy this week.

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$20 for 20 years

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 @ 11:25:00 AM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

Help us celebrate 20 years of building affordable housing!

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Construction Update

Friday, May 01, 2009 @ 8:40:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Neighbor friendly fences, plating, headers and more. We are prepared to build and stand walls on Saturday. The last one at Blakely.

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Construction Update

Friday, April 24, 2009 @ 4:07:00 PM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Construction in quick time and decks on lava beds; volunteers tackle and score!

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Two Americorps Positions Available

Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 12:35:00 PM - Written by Paula McClean - 0 comments

Bend Area Habitat for Humanity will be hosting two Americorps positions in the fall.

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Construction Update

Thursday, April 09, 2009 @ 8:25:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Women Build prep, Faith Build finishes and a quiet site without the students.

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Spring has sprung at the construction site

Thursday, March 26, 2009 @ 11:49:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Hard working volunteers from Washington and Portland set forms and perform military maneuvers. The Regulars gain a new respect for the construction staff.

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Snow day, paint and texture, a construction update

Thursday, March 19, 2009 @ 8:25:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Everything seemed white this week starting with the snow. We attended to the details and taught an old dog a new trick (just kidding, Randy!)

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Caulking-caulking and more caulking!

Thursday, March 05, 2009 @ 8:44:00 AM - Written by Ann Kelly - 0 comments

Wrapping things up for the upcoming dedication, floors and facia and lots of snow to make roofing a challenge.