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02/20/2018

The Wait is Over

Ma shares, “In 2011, I found Habitat from a posting and I called. I wasn’t ready yet to purchase. I had to be patient, until I had the right time, the right credit.” A proud…

08/14/2017

A Home of Mercy

On Sunday, August 13th, 2017 the home built in honor of Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy was filled with sunlight and laughter as neighbors, volunteers and family gathered for a home dedication.

08/14/2017

My Habitat Story: Apex Engineering

"The metamorphosis from trash heap to a 30-home development where more than 100 people live and six languages are spoken has been tremendous." Read how Apex Engineering has helped mold Golden Given neighborhood for almost…

07/24/2017

Building on Faith: 2017

Ma, the homeowner of the 2017 Building on Faith home, credits her faith in God for her patience and persistence as she worked toward owning her own Habitat home.

07/19/2017

Greetings from Guatemala

Take a peek into the 2017 Global Village trip to Guatemala as told by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat's Director of Operations, Jason Gauthier. Read about how volunteers and Guatemalans worked together to build basic human health…

05/14/2017

One mom’s dream come true

Growing up, Elaine wanted a neighborhood full of kids to play with. Now, as a Habitat homeowner, Elaine's own kids have a safe community they can grow up in.

05/05/2017

Dedication for Second Generation Habitat Homeowners

Following in his mother's footsteps, TJ and his family have worked to own their own home. Read more about how TJ and Kate became second-generation Habitat homeowners.

04/04/2017

My Habitat Story: Tim

Read about how Tim Large influenced his employers at Milgard to give back to their community through yearly Habitat builds.

10/22/2016

Building on Faith: 2016

The 2016 Building of Faith house is at The Woods at Golden Given. We are grateful to all our church partners for supporting the build and those that sponsored the Wall of Hope.