{"id":23470,"date":"2021-01-04T10:15:25","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T18:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/habitatportlandmetro.org\/?p=23470"},"modified":"2021-01-04T10:15:25","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T18:15:25","slug":"media-advisory-introducing-habitat-for-humanity-portland-region-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/habitatportlandregion.org\/media-advisory-introducing-habitat-for-humanity-portland-region-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Advisory: Introducing Habitat for Humanity Portland Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">In this critical time for stable housing, two Habitat for Humanity organizations are uniting as one\u2014Habitat for Humanity Portland Region\u2014to greatly expand\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">thei<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">r\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">impact<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WHAT:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Habitat for Humanity Portland\/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">will be announcing in January that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are merging<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">thei<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">r two organizations and will be known as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Habitat for Humanity Portland Region. CEO Steve\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Messinetti<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and Jim\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Woodruff, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, will be on location at the Denney Gardens build site to announce the merger,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">plans for expansion, and upcoming home construction plans.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Harun Olol, a Habitat Homebuyer, will join them on site sharing his excitement for the home he and his family will be purchasing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 M<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">onday, January 4, 2021<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2:30-3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pm.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Denney Gardens, 9845 SW Denny Road, Beaverton,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0OR\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VISUAL:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Completed Habitat homes and homes under construction<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in Beaverton<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Habitat Homeowner, Harun, near his home under construction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steve\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Messinetti<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0CEO;\u00a0 Jim\u00a0Woodruff, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors; and Ha<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">run Olol, a Habitat Homebuyer who will be purchasing a home at Denney Gardens.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Full Merger Statement:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is with great excitement for the future of affordable homeownership that Habitat for Humanity Portland\/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity announce\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have merged\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">their<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0two organizations and will now be known as Habitat for Humanity Portland Region. This decision to merge comes after over a year-long process between\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">their<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0boards and staff, working together to identify how\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can strengthen\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thei<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">r collective impact and partner with even more\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">people<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0throughout our community to realize the dream of homeownership.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Habitat Portland Region staff<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to serve three thriving, diverse, and unique counties\u2014Multnomah, East Washington, and North Clackamas\u2014and are so thankful for the support of all who join\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on this journey.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The three counties are intrinsically linked through community and workforce connections, transportation planning, and, unfortunately, by a worsening housing crisis that continues to push people farther from finding safe and affordable places to call home. In a year marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the two Habitat organizations are uniting to expand our reach and impact in delivering quality, affordable homeownership and home repair solutions to the greater Portland region.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year, 2021, is the 40th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity working in the Portland region. Habitat Portland\/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat have long, successful track records. Since its founding in 1981, Habitat Portland\/Metro East has partnered with more than 1,700 people, and Willamette West Habitat nearly 700 people, to purchase affordable homes and receive critical home repairs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u201cAs each organization has grown, it has become increasingly clear that we can have a greater impact in our region as a single organization that fully integrates our programs and staff,\u201d states CEO Steve\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Messinetti<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Board Vice Chair, Jim Woodruff, from Willamette West Habitat added, \u201cWe view this as an opportunity for us to leverage each other\u2019s combined strengths and resources, ramp up home production on the West side and in the greater Portland region, while increasing home repairs. It is critical that we help more people realize the stabilizing impact that homeownership uniquely provides.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Habitat for Humanity is the only non-profit developer in our region providing homeownership opportunities to families earning as little as $30,000 a year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u201cThis merger marks a commitment to the many people in our region that are feeling the heavy weight of the economic crisis and the many burdens that come with unstable housing and financial insecurity,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Messinetti<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. \u201cHabitat is committed to an equitable and just future. Where people with low-incomes and communities of color will have access to buying a first home, to building equity, to living and thriving in this beautiful region.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this first year together<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Habitat for Humanity Portland Region will have more than 100 homes under construction. The Board of Directors is eager to begin a strategic planning process that will set the vision to take this homebuilding movement to scale for our region. \u201cI believe this stronger organization, coupled with the support of our generous and caring community, will reach more families than we ever imagined possible,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Messinetti<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0said. &#8220;And we are ready to get to work.\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe will look to other housing professionals, to elected officials, and most importantly, to residents across the three counties to help inform that vision,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Messinetti<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0said. \u201cTo effectively operate as one nonprofit organization in this larger region, we will need to take a fresh view of how we can best position ourselves to bring this effective Habitat model to scale across the region.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Habitat for Humanity Portland<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Region<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to have a stable and healthy place to call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Founded in 1981, we are invested in creating a region where everyone\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has the opportunity to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0build a better life. Learn more at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/habitatportlandregion.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">habitatportlandregion.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(The new website is still under construction.)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"># # #<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this critical time for stable housing, two Habitat for Humanity organizations are uniting as one\u2014Habitat for Humanity Portland Region\u2014to greatly expand\u00a0their\u00a0impact\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WHAT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Habitat for Humanity Portland\/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity\u00a0will be announcing in January that\u00a0they\u00a0are merging\u00a0their two organizations and will be known as\u00a0Habitat for Humanity Portland Region. 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