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Fred and Patsy pose with neighbors Brett and Kerry, who helped them replace their failing roof.

Faith & Good Neighbors

A local pastor and his wife rally their community to raise funds to replace their aging neighbors' roof, with a little help from Tacoma Habitat's Aging in Place program and Lowe's.

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State of the Nation’s Housing

The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University just released its latest State of the Nation's Housing report, suggesting that after a record-shattering year in 2021, the housing market is now at an inflection…

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Weyerhaeuser House #1

Welcome home, Christina

After three years of hard work, Christina and her family are welcomed home to the first of the Weyerhaeuser Alumni sponsored houses in Pierce County.

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Housing Disparity in Tacoma

Housing Disparity in Tacoma

The City of Tacoma released a comprehensive report on race-based disparity in homeownership in November 2021, which found clear disparities associated with Black populations owning homes. Read some of the more impactful data points within.

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A Roof for Mark

Senior homeowner Mark wasn't sure where to turn when his roof began to leak. Thanks to Tacoma Habitat's Aging in Place program and some Collegiate Challenge volunteers, he now has a new roof.

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AmeriCorps, 2021-2022

Meet our intrepid AmeriCorps team for 2021-2022.

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Weyerhaeuser Alumni Homes

Weyerhaeuser Alumni Homes

Eight retired Weyerhaeuser Company executives led a campaign to raise $1.18 million and provide housing for ten families across five years.

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Bill Barrett Legacy House

Bill Barrett was a Habitat hero, and his impact on our organization and its people are boundless. His family honors his legacy with the construction of the Bill Barrett Legacy House, the first walls of…

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Presence & Bekmay

Presence & Bekmay

After two long years of quietly and privately welcoming families home, on April 2nd, the Habitat community once again gathered together for a Home Dedication Ceremony, celebrating Bekmay and Presence's new home.

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