http://www.habitatoregon.org Habitat for Humanity of Oregon Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:26:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2010 Gubernatorial Debate Affordable Housing Issues in Oregon Hosted by Habitat for Humanity Oregon Habitat for Humanity of Oregon is a nonpartisan organization and thus we support no party or platform.  Our intentions with this debate would be to raise visibility of the issue and the vast impact housing has on society and our ... http://www.habitatoregon.org/2010-gubernatorial-debate/ Did you know that you can designate a donation to your favorite charity on your Oregon personal income tax returns? The Oregon Charitable Checkoff Program offers an easy way to designate any amount you choose to help Habitat for Humanity build more homes for hardworking Oregon families in 2010. We ... http://www.habitatoregon.org/donate-to-habitat-through-your-tax-return/ Following is a letter written by the oldest son of the Sirvajanakul family who worked with Oregon Habitat volunteers in Chaing Mai to construct their first home Firstly, I would like to thank God for giving us the best thing for our family. We have a very warm family. We are ... http://www.habitatoregon.org/thai-family-thanks-volunteers/ Willamette West Habitat’s Anna Wendt crosses oceans and landmasses to arrive at the Carter Work Project in Chiang Mai Imagine travelling for nearly 30 hours straight, crossing more time zones than your mind can keep track of, looking like death warmed over and feeling a bit like it to boot! Sounds ... http://www.habitatoregon.org/intrepid-volunteers-tackle-thailand/ HAITI DISASTER RESPONSE Habitat's Recovery Plan in Haiti Click HERE to donate now! Or you can now donate via text message. Text "Habitat" to 25383 to make a $10 donation to Habitat's efforts in Haiti. The donation amount will be added to your phone bill. The poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, long ... http://www.habitatoregon.org/haiti-disaster-response/ Newberry Habitat for Humanity has been awarded over $78,000 from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, which will allow them to build an extra home next year in La Pine. Click here to watch the KOHD news report on the great work that Newberry Habitat for Humanity is doing. http://www.habitatoregon.org/newberry-hfh-on-the-news/ Click here to read Habitat for Humanity of Oregon's December newsletter. http://www.habitatoregon.org/december-newsletter/ Newberry Habitat hopes to build three homes in La Pine in 2010, which means tripling its average annual output. In the coming year, this increased effort will be assisted by grants from the Thrivent program of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), The Meyer Memorial Trust, The Ford Family Foundation and Loewe’s. ... http://www.habitatoregon.org/newberry-habitat-ramping-up/ Oregon’s 1000th Habitat for Humanity Home within Sight Springfield/Eugene Neighborhood has been chosen for Oregon’s 1000th Habitat for Humanity Home (Portland, OR) An ambitious goal of building 1000 Habitat for Humanity homes in Oregon by 2010 is within reach for the statewide organization. Earlier this month a site in Meyer Estates, ... http://www.habitatoregon.org/118/ HFHO will be the host of a one day “Focus on the Future” conference on Saturday, October 18, 2008 in Salem, OR.  The conference will allow Habitat for Humanity affiliates from the northwest to come together to network, share their experiences and learn from experts.  HFHO will also be announcing the ... http://www.habitatoregon.org/habitat-for-humanity-of-oregon-hosts-focus-on-the-future-conference/