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Category Archives: Volunteers
Blazing a trail
WOODBURN INDEPENDENT (April 11, 2012) – Before his work with AWARE Food Bank, French Prairie Kiwanis and Habitat for Humanity, Warde Hershberger was already fired up about volunteering. Hershberger joined the Woodburn Fire District as a volunteer firefighter 50 years … Continue reading
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Double your impact with a year-end gift to NWV Habitat for Humanity
Dear Habitat Supporters, A small group of passionate NWV Habitat supporters, including the Board of Directors, has issued a challenge to all of you to help raise $20,000 during this last week of 2011 to serve more families with decent, … Continue reading
Key opens the door to the future
Habitat for Humanity plans homes for three families by Christmas SILVERTON APPEAL (June 7, 2011) – Every emotion — from smiling to crying to smiling again — comes into play when a family is handed the key to a new … Continue reading
Three volunteering ideas that fit your busy life
IDEALISTBLOG (April 13, 2011) – Volunteering offers benefits to communities and individuals and the volunteer. Studies show volunteers benefit mentally and physically, and report increased happiness due to stronger social ties. But it’s also often presented in popular media as an activity … Continue reading
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Why I Believe in Habitat
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL (March 1, 2011) – Women from all walks of life come together to help build and renovate houses, changing lives in the process — often, their own. Emily Bergl Actress and Carter Work Project volunteer On a … Continue reading
NWV Habitat Supporters: we need your help to save AmeriCorps programs from elimination
Dear NWV Habitat Supporters, We need your help to Save Service. The United States Congress is considering legislation to eliminate funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service from the budget, jeopardizing thousands of service initiatives around the country. With … Continue reading
In New Zealand, a Habitat crew finds close-to-home truths in a distant place
OREGONIAN (January 22, 2011) – It’s hot up on the second floor of this unfinished house more than 7,000 miles away from Oregon. And the piece of triboard material the four of us are carrying wobbles partially because some of us … Continue reading
A North Portland congregation sells land to benefit the church and Habitat for Humanity’s low-income clients
OREGONIAN (September 11, 2010) – Rivergate Community Church seemed to be losing its way. As many Baptist founders who cleared the poison oak and built the church after World War II passed on, membership dwindled to a couple dozen in … Continue reading
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Volunteer Spotlight on Paul Tanzer
CANBY (September 3, 2010) – Paul Tanzer has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for 15 years. His knowledge, experience and leadership make him an invaluable asset to the organization. A former teacher, public educator, librarian and contractor, Paul got involved … Continue reading
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