What an amazing year we had: three families moving into their Habitat built or rehabilitated homes, another local Habitat family paying off their mortgage, a record number of corporate groups of volunteers assisting us, our repair program helping dozens of vulnerable homeowners, the return of our volunteer recognition event, record sales in the Forest Grove ReStore all year, and so much more. We are so grateful to all of our supporters who made our activities and accomplishments possible in 2024. Check out the stories (and photos!) below:

West Tuality Habitat for Humanity has supported more than 100 households in 2024 through its programs to support vulnerable homeowners in Western Washington County, Oregon, and financial support from Lowe’s has been crucial in making this possible. 

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, West Tuality Habitat’s four newest aspiring homeowners began their sweat equity for homes of their own, starting with a tool clinic by Brian Martin, our construction manager, on a very cold, wet morning at our Countryman estates site in Forest Grove, Oregon. Attendees learned about the most essential hand tools they will be using, as well as a brief introduction to some of the power tools they will use most. Tool belts and tool boxes were also discussed, as was what construction projects the group would work on together first.

Tis the season to give thanks, and so we are giving thanks for the groups of volunteers than have helped us in the last 12 months - employees from various companies, members of various community groups, and students from local schools. This blog profiles their contributions and offers information on how your group can volunteer with West Tuaity Habitat for Humanity at a half day event.

West Tuality Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat University event, All About Drywall, was a success, with participants learning the ins and outs of cutting and placing drywall, a skill that will be oh-so-useful when these same folks turn out to volunteer with us at Countryman Estates, our latest construction site that will house eight families.