A team made up of Habitat SKC staff members and volunteers raised over $12,000 to go toward Habitat’s 3.4 home in Westway. They will run, bike, kayak, and canoe their way (93.5 miles!) to the finish line on May 26. The team set out with a goal of $10,000 and are thrilled to have [...]
“Our hearts go out to all those impacted in the Dallas area,” said Kirk Utzinger, Habitat SKC CEO. “We stand alongside our Habitat for Humanity families that were affected and offer our prayers and support during this difficult time.” Several tornadoes ripped through Texas Wednesday night. One caused massive damage to a subdivision in Granbury, Texas, [...]
Lots of progress has been made on all of our sites since we last updated you! Here’s an idea of what’s been happening at La Fortuna, Rainier Vista, Westway, and HOIF. And a preview of what’s to come as we prepare to host our AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon just over a week from now. La [...]
Join Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County, The Seattle Foundation, and a community of supporters as we come together on Wednesday, May 15 for the largest, online day of giving in the region. The more funds we raise for Habitat on that day, the more matching funds we’ll receive. Be a part of the movement, it’s easy! Donate online to our Habitat [...]
Raise your voices to address two critical advocacy actions 1) Regarding the Washington State Housing Trust Fund: As session winds down (the last day is scheduled for Sunday, April 28), the State Legislature is now squarely focused on the budget. The Senate’s budget proposals allocate only $35 million to the Housing Trust Fund and would enact [...]
Where is the best place to score cheap (we like to say inexpensive) building materials and furniture? According to home improvement expert, Tami Michael’s, it’s our Habitat Stores! She featured our Stores on KOMO news as well as on her KOMO Newsradio show. To watch the story, click here. *Please note prices are [...]
Please join us as we celebrate a home dedication ceremony for the Afshar family. Saturday, April 20, 2013 @ 3:30 pm 18280 NE 98th Place, Unit #2, Redmond, WA 98052 The dedication ceremony will be followed by a short reception and tour of the home. For more information about the event, please contact Tracy Eales [...]
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month for April, Joe Harrington! Joe has been volunteering at our Seattle Store regularly for more than 15 months, but has been involved with Habitat for Humanity since 2001 when he volunteered at a construction site in Snoqualmie Ridge. He began volunteering at the store in 2011 when, [...]
Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King County (SKC) has been selected as one of five national sites for the 2013 Habitat for Humanity International AmeriCorps Build-A-Thon ! The AmeriCorps Build-A-Thon will bring together AmeriCorps members and alumni for intensive construction to meet local community needs for affordable housing, while celebrating AmeriCorps members’ service together with Habitat. [...]
Friends of Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County, we need your help. It is our shared quest to attain affordable housing for residents in all of King County. Now is the time to speak up both individually and collectively to advocate for this cause. Below you will find a list of very urgent advocacy needs, [...]