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Tacoma Habitat AmeriCorps Members: Where are they now? Part 2

We are catching up with former Tacoma Habitat AmeriCorps! Read more to hear where they are at now!

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Habitat Family: Small world connections

When volunteers and homeowners cross paths on a Habitat construction site and realize they have this one thing in common...a family tree.

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40 Stories from 40 Years: Volunteer Jack

I typically volunteer three days a week, usually on new builds, but sometimes giving my time to Aging in Place projects. There is much to love about giving labor to Habitat.

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It’s Older Americans Month: How Habitat Factors In

Whether serving our country, being part of the workforce, raising a family, or championing social change, the efforts of older Americans have left a lasting impact and helped pave the way for generations to come.

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Meet the “French Fries”

Since early July, five French civil engineering students, affectionately dubbed the “French Fries” by our construction crew, have been volunteering their time on Tacoma Habitat construction sites.

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Quilts Bring Comfort to Seniors 

Thanks to the generosity the Quilting Sisters, Tacoma Habitat's Aging in Place program is now receiving handmade quilts to gift to clients. 

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Featured Faithful

Centered on long-time volunteer Reverend Dr. Gary Petersen, this Featured Faithful post explores the beginnings of the Building on Faith program and Global Village.

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My Habitat Story: Shelli

Meet Shelli, a Tacoma Habitat volunteer since 2019.

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My Habitat Story: Karen

Since last August, Karen has become somewhat of a construction site regular, coming out twice a week and putting in over 140 volunteer hours. 

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