Help the HBF Paint a Better Tomorrow this November- The Home Builders Foundation (HBF) will once again send volunteers into the community to paint and perform minor repairs with the volunteer blitz event, Painting a Better Tomorrow. Shelters that will be served: Janus Youth Programs’ Clackamas House, Volunteers of America’s Marie Smith […]
We are pleased to release the 2010 Annual Report of the 10-Year Plan for Portland/Multnomah County. Last year, our community effectively worked together across jurisdictions and with community partners to achieve the following successes: · Moved 2,272 households from homelessness to permanent housing, which included 396 families, 544 chronically homeless individuals, 36 youth, 288 survivors […]
Before and After Photos Check out some before and after photos from the Cordero House Project!
The 2011 Building Industry Scholarship awardees have been chosen by the HBF scholarship committee, which is made up of committed industry professionals and past scholarship winners. As part of their scholarship, each awardee will get a student membership to the HBA to help them become connected within the industry, and an opportunity to be mentored […]
Portland Housing Bureau (Multnomah County) issued the “2011 Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness”, a comprehensive report examining a point-in-time snapshot of homelessness in our community. HBF seeks to build more bed-space, and help preserve existing beds for the amazing organizations who provide services to the homeless. Read the report on PortlandOnline here.
On June 17, Windermere agents and their families came together for a work day contributing 120+ hours of community service to the Cordero House. Groups of volunteers completed TONS of landscaping work in preparation for the upcoming Cordero House Dedication on July 13th at 10:00am. A big THANKS go out to the generous folks at […]
With the wind at our backs, 30 HBF supporters set sail aboard the Sacktime II. This luxurious 70 ft Marlow yacht boarded guests at Harborside Restaurant on Saturday, June 25th for a joyride down the Willamette. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of McCormick and Schmick’s, captivating music of piano-master Nate Bond, and then docked for […]
Glitz and Glamour Auction Brings Out the 20’s Flair More than 400 people dressed in 20’s attire came together on April 22 for the Home Builders Foundation’s Auction, presented by Bank of the West. Held at Melody Ballroom, the event grossed more than $100,000 for HBF’s programs. “I was surprised to see how many folks […]
We’re Aiming to End Homelessness – 7th Annual Benefit Trap Shoot | Presented by ProBuild. Come join us and support our work to build shelter for Portland’s homeless…while spending a day in friendly competition. Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Portland Gun Club. Sponsorships still available. See the 2010 competition on our Facebook page! 2011 Trap […]
Feeling the need for speed? Back by popular demand, we’ll be hosting our 2nd annual Foundation 100 endurance race. Race around the track at 50+mph • GoKarts are limited to the first 50 people • Prize for fastest team • Friday, July 15, 2011 | 9AM – 12PM • Pat’s Acres Racing Complex | 6255 […]