The official name is “The World Famous Home Builders Foundation Christmas Choir and Kazoo Band,” and is led by the one and only Luke Morley of Lakeside Lumber, who is a past president of the Home Builders Foundation, active on several HBF committees including the Auction, Trap Shoot, Workforce Development, as well as volunteering with […]
Interested in an HBF college scholarship in 2018? Mark your calendars for the following dates: Complete your FAFSA beginning January 1. Applications for HBF scholarships are due March 1 and are available through the Office of Student Access and Completion (www.OregonStudentAid.gov) along with hundreds of other scholarship opportunities. HBF has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships […]
Home Builders Foundation would like to thank everyone who donated its end of year fundraising campaign. Each person who donated in December was entered into a drawing for two tickets to see Hamilton: An American Musical when it comes to Portland this spring. Our winner was drawn for in January, and we’d like to congratulate […]
Sponsorships for the 2018 Building Hope Gala & Auction are still available! Sponsors of this event receive incredible benefits and exposure to an audience of industry and community leaders, philanthropists, and elected officials. Each sponsorship is customized to fit your company’s desired level of participation within the event. For more information about sponsorships, please contact […]
Home Builders Foundation would like to extend its gratitude to Wally Remmers, co-owner of West Hills Homes NW and Everett Custom Homes, for serving as the 2018 Honorary Chair for the Building Hope Gala & Auction. The title of Honorary Chair is reserved for an individual whose contributions to the home building community and philanthropic […]
Home Builders Foundation is seeking a qualified candidate to fill its Project Manager position. You can view the position’s details on our Mac’s List posting. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Nicole Wolfer, HBF Senior Development Manager, at nicolew@hbapdx.org. Application deadline is January 8, 2018.
Brenda Ketah, HBF Project Manager, has been tapped to replace current Executive Director Ken Cowdery who is retiring in early January. “Brenda possess the skills and passion to be a strong leader. We are excited to see where she takes the HBF and the board looks forward to supporting Brenda in her new role.” explains […]
Globe Lighting recently got involved with two HBF projects, Clackamas Women’s Services’ Village of Hope project as well as the Dorothy Lemelson House & New Meadows Program, operated by Bridge Meadows and New Avenues for Youth. Globe Lighting drastically discounted lighting packages for both projects, saving tens of thousands of dollars for each shelter. Thank […]
Home Builders Foundation, with the help of Mountainwood Homes and other generous HBA members, were able to make a donation of much-needed toiletry items to Shelter at Orenco Station (SOS), a 90-day winter shelter for adults experiencing homelessness in Washington County. The shelter opened on December 1 at Sonrise Church in Hillsboro. The Shelter at […]
Kabuki Strength Lab, co-founded by Rudy Kadlub, used its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to benefit those experiencing homelessness this winter. For every order placed that weekend, Kabuki donated a Care Kit – which was nearly 1,000 Care Kits! These kits, stocked with hygiene essentials, will be donated to local shelters this winter throughout […]