2024 Year In Review
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 did have a sad note in the year, saying goodbye to our beloved long-time volunteer Richard Kidd.
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, in reverse date order (latest to earliest):
Habitat for Humanity mourns the death of former U.S. President & Habitat Supporter Jimmy Carter (December 29)
Sweat equity begins at Countryman Estates with New Homeowner Partner Families. (December)
Our annual holiday concert was Saturday, December 7 at 3 p.m., once again at the Forest Grove United Church of Christ in downtown Forest Grove. Thanks to all who attended!
Thanking our volunteer groups. (November)
Volunteers train with drywall to prep for helping at Countryman Estates. Our third Habitat University in 2024. (November)
Our Volunteer Recognition Event Returned, and we honored two special corporate partners and handed out Presidential Service Awards to several of our long-time volunteers. (October)
Mother of Two Becomes Homeowner in Cornelius via West Tuality Habitat for Humanity. (October)
Area Habitat family pays off their mortgage! (October)
West Tuality Habitat mourns the loss of Richard Kidd. (October)
USDA agreement signed to support Countryman Estates. (September)
New “Selfie Wall” celebrates ReStore’s connection to Habitat for Humanity. (September)
Habitat Oregon visits to see our repair program first hand, learn why it’s a model for the nation. (August)
Women Build 2024 Participants Ask, “When’s The Next One?!” A Habitat University event. (August)
Restore customer appreciation event returns. (August)
Long wait for a home of their own is over for the Bautista Family: Home Dedication Held in Cornelius. (June)
VanLoo Home Dedication: Determination Wins the Day! (June)
Another memorable gala - this time with bird houses! (May)
Our Economic Impact in Western Washington County 2022 data released. (April)
West Tuality Habitat Named Chamber of Commerce 2024 Non-Profit / Service Organization of the Year. (April)
MLK Day of Service Event a Success! Our 2024 volunteer and awareness event / Habitat University, in association with the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Holiday was a success - even though we had to delay until February!
We also published our mostly-monthly Forest Grove ReStore blogs, showcasing creations by our customers using items they bought at the ReStore, ideas for recycling, information on how the ReStore fits within the work of West Tuality Habitat and so much more.
West Tuality Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and was formed in 1991. In addition to the affordable housing program, West Tuality Habitat also has a critical home repair program for low-income households, seniors, military veterans, and people with disabilities, allowing them to remain in their homes and age in place. West Tuality Habitat also operates a ReStore in Forest Grove, selling gently-used, furniture, appliances, home furnishings and leftover building supplies. These sales help fund its Habitat activities in the area.
For more information about donating financially, volunteering or applying to be a program participant, visit the West Tuality Habitat for Humanity web site at westtualityhabitat.org or call (503) 359-8459. There is also information available at the Forest Grove ReStore at 3731 Pacific Avenue.
To get updates about West Tuality Habitat events and volunteering opportunities, go to our volunteer page and sign up on the form at the bottom of the page, and/or follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram.
