HBF’s staff believes in the saying from Margaret Mead: “ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world.” That proved true at our latest project in North Portland.

HBF will be saying goodbye to its beloved leader, Executive Director Brenda Ketah.

Solving Portland’s homeless crisis requires innovative solutions.

Home Building Foundation is proud to be involved with a project aimed at using an underutilized parking lot to help house people experiencing homelessness.

HBF’s outreach to local construction students kicks into high gear each fall. We have some exciting projects ahead.

Home Building Breakfast breaks bread with its supporters to honor their contributions to our cause. This years honorees are stellar.

This team from Builders FirstSource helped with one of our most valued programs. This project requires no construction skills, but helps people rebuild their lives.

Taking kids on a tour of a housing development can be more than just a fun field trip. For Taylor Morrison, it helped a contractor find a new employee.

Summer school was in session for HBF ! We paired up with a pre-apprenticeship program to see whether students can help us build shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

For 20 years now, supporters of Home Building Foundation have turned out to help raise money, and to show off their skills at the Portland Gun Club. The 2024 HBF Trap Shoot scored big!

Home Building Foundation turned up the heat this summer to celebrate the completion of a multi-year project in HIllsboro.

HBF’s Workforce outreach program took the opportunity to enlighten budding builders this summer. The 2024 NW Natural Street of Dreams provided an incredible opportunity to show the best of the best in home construction.

More than six months after closing out its project at Project Homeless Connect in Hillsboro, HBF assembled a team of volunteers to paint the original teardrop siding of the organization’s Access Center that had been covered with asbestos since the 1950’s.

Home Building Foundation is celebrating a milestone this summer, marking 35 years of HomeAid's mission to end homelessness.

Construction students from Sam Barlow traveled up a winding country road in a school bus, followed by a flatbed truck carrying an assignment they built for HBF.

Home Building Foundation will impact the lives of hundreds of people experiencing homelessness after its 2024 Building Hope Gala and Auction. More than $500,000 was pledged during the annual dinner and auction June 1 at Tumwater Vineyards in West Linn.

The National Home Builders Association awarded Home Building Association and Home Building Foundation of Greater Portland a 2023 Association Excellence Award for “Best Workforce Development Plan Implemented”.

Keller Williams employees who chose to help HBF with our project at Oleson Woods for their national "Red Day" of service also helped make history.

The graduates were also offered a special “Meet and Greet” with employers in the offices of Green Hammer Design Build. Much like “speed dating”, the trainees cycled through tables of employers every five minutes.

HBF volunteers battled the spring rain to help the deserving veterans who live at Vancouver’s Kiggins Village. Lennar Portland’s team of 30 employees came with a mission to make the village feel like home for the residents and their loved ones.

We are hoping for a “white out” at Tumwater Vineyard June 1st for the 2024 Building Hope Gala & Auction. Our intrepid Gala team encourages everyone to dress in your best white “summer chic” outfit as we raise money for Home Building Foundation.