Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

Renters' Workshop
2022-07-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 8827 Commercial Ave SW Lakewood, WA 98498, 8827 Commercial Ave SW, Lakewood, WA, 98498, United States
7/25 update:
This workshop has reached capacity and registration is now closed.
Thank you for your interest. If you are specifically looking for information on our homeownership program, please consider attending a Homeowner Orientation, which are held via Zoom.

Are you…

Renting in the Lakewood area?
Concerned about rising cost?
Struggling due to COVID?
Dreaming of homeownership?

Let us help!
Join Tacoma Habitat for this in-person workshop to explore resources to help and/or that offer financial assistance, better understand your tenant rights, and learn what it takes to be homeowner-ready. (You might be closer than you think!)
Pre-registration is required.

Pathways to Homeownership
2022-07-20 16:00 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma Habitat and Jay Staples of Fairway Mortgage and Washington State Housing Finance Commission for a free, 2-part workshop series centered around readiness for buying a home. The class will be held over Zoom from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM daily, starting Wednesday, July 20 and continuing Thursday, July 21. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory.
The series will cover the importance of a monthly spending plan, how to get out of debt, strategies to save for homeownership, and the Washington State First-Time Home Buyer’s Class which is required in order to access State-funded down payment assistance programs.
The Pathways to Homeownership series is open the public, whether you plan to buy through Habitat for Humanity or on the open market.
Pre-registration is required. Zoom link will be provided with workshop confirmation.

Closure: July 4th
2022-07-02 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Independence Day, please note the following closures:

Construction sites: closed Saturday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 5th
Habitat Stores (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup) & administrative offices: closed Monday, July 4

New Volunteer Orientation
2022-06-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Interested in volunteering with Tacoma Habitat?
New volunteers must attend a virtual New Volunteer Orientation prior to their first shift.
During the orientation, you will be asked to provide your email address and birth date for a background check. Following a successful background check, you will have access to VolunteerHub, our scheduling software, and you will be able to schedule yourself for volunteer shifts in either construction or one of our Habitat Stores.
Please note:

Habitat is unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.
All volunteers must be 16 or older.

To register for orientation and get the Zoom link, please click here.

Closure: Juneteenth
2022-06-20 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Juneteenth, our offices will be closed on Monday, June 20.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the June 9 session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Closure: Memorial Day
2022-05-28 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Memorial Day, both the Habitat Stores and our office will be closed on Monday, May 30.
Habitat construction sites will be closed Saturday, May 28.

Beyond the Backyard, 2022
2022-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Tacoma, United States
Beyond the Backyard is an adventure race: part scavenger hunt and part double-dog-dare. This family-friendly fundraising event is designed for fun-seekers of all ages and competitors of all abilities. It is perfect for families and/or groups of friends, and offers team-building opportunities for colleagues, sports teams, and youth groups.
On Saturday, May 21st teams will race to complete a series of challenges between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. There are prizes for the team to finish first, the team that captures the best photo and the individual that raises the most money. Visit our FAQs for more details on how the race works.
Race entry is $25/person and teams then raise or self-pledge a total of $300. (Entry fees count toward the team goal, so if you have 4 people register, you’re 1/3 there.) Proceeds benefit Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s affordable homeownership and foreclosure prevention programs.
Click here to learn more and/or to register.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the May 12th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Earth Day Sale
2022-04-22 09:00 - 18:00 | Tacoma, United States
Join the Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Stores (Lakewood, Puyallup, Tacoma) for our Earth Day Sale! Get 50% off donated items—excluding yellow tags and mattresses.
Every purchase you make helps us build homes!

Homeowner Orientation Session
2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the April 14th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

New Volunteer Orientation
2022-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Interested in volunteering with Tacoma Habitat?
New volunteers must attend a virtual New Volunteer Orientation prior to their first shift.
During the orientation, you will be asked to provide your email address and birth date for a background check. Following a successful background check, you will have access to VolunteerHub, our scheduling software, and you will be able to schedule yourself for volunteer shifts in either construction or one of our Habitat Stores.
Please note:

Habitat is unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.
All volunteers must be 16 or older.

To register for orientation please click here.

Workshop for Renters
2022-03-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Are you renting in the Lakewood area? Are you struggling due to COVID and/or worried about eviction? Let us help!
Join us for this workshop to explore your rights as a tenant and learn about resources to help and/or that offer financial assistance.
Registration is required and seats are limited. Please RSVP using this link today.

Homeowner Orientation Session
2022-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the March 10th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Changing Lives Luncheon, 2022
2022-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Join us for lunch on Tuesday, March 1!
Our annual Changing Lives Luncheon is set for Tuesday, March 1st at noon at Tacoma’s Hotel Murano.
In just under an hour, we will share inspiring stories from Habitat homeowners, and hear from CEO Maureen Fife about what’s on the horizon for Tacoma Habitat. This year’s event will be a limited-capacity, in-person event requiring proof of vaccination for admission.
While there is no cover charge for the Changing Lives Luncheon, guests will be asked to make a gift from the heart in support of our mission.

First Time Homebuyer Class
2022-02-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity for the Washington State Housing Finance Commission class for first time homebuyers*.
This class is key to preparing for homeownership—whether with Habitat for Humanity or on the open market. Taught by Jay Staples of Fairway Mortgage and Deena Giesen of Tacoma Habitat, the two-day class will be held via Zoom from 4:00-6:30 PM each day.
Pre-registration is required and the workshop is open the general public.

*required to access state down payment assistance programs

Closure: President's Day
2022-02-19 | Tacoma, United States
Habitat construction sites will be closed Saturday, February 19 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Our office will be closed on Monday, February 21.
Please note that the Habitat Stores will be open both Saturday 2/19 and Monday 2/21.

Closure: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2022-01-15 | Tacoma, United States
Habitat construction sites will be closed Saturday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our office will be closed on January 17.
Please note that the Habitat Stores will be open both Saturday 1/15 and Monday 1/17.

Homeowner Orientation Session
2022-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the January 13th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Cost of Home Conversation
2022-01-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma Habitat for a Cost of Home Conversation with Pierce County Council Members Ryan Mello and Hans Zeiger as we explore the County’s recent budget action to invest $200M in housing and homeless services. This free, online event is presented by our friends at HomeStreet Bank and will take place on Wednesday, January 5 at noon via Zoom

Holiday Closure: New Year's
2021-12-31 - 2022-01-01 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of the New Year, our office will be closed on Friday, December 31.
Construction sites and the Habitat Stores (Tacoma, Lakewood and Puyallup) will be closed January 1.

Holiday Closure: Christmas
2021-12-23 - 2021-12-25 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Christmas, our office and construction sites will be closed December 23 & 24.
The Habitat Stores will be closed December 24 & 25.

All Sites Closed
2021-12-07 | Tacoma, United States
All Tacoma Habitat sites—including our office, all three stores and our construction sites—will be closed Tuesday, December 7 while our staff gathers for training. Normal operation resumes Wednesday morning, December 8.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Interested in volunteering with Tacoma Habitat?
New volunteers must attend a virtual New Volunteer Orientation prior to their first shift.
During the orientation, you will be asked to provide your email address and birth date for a background check. Following a successful background check, you will have access to VolunteerHub, our scheduling software, and you will be able to schedule yourself for volunteer shifts in either construction or one of our Habitat Stores.
Please note:

Habitat is unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.
All volunteers must be 16 or older.

To register for orientation and get the Zoom link, please email us.

Women Build: Intro to Tile
2021-12-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for an encore of our popular workshop about laying tile. In this live online session, you will learn proper techniques for tiling and grouting, how to match colors, and what tools are needed for tile projects. Our instructor Caitie will cover prepping for projects, cutting tile, tiling a shower and backsplash, and replacing cracked tiles.
Click here to register for this free, online workshop. While the session was designed with women in mind, all are welcome to attend.

Women Build Workshops are sponsored by our friends at:

Meet the instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

Holiday Closure: Thanksgiving
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-26 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Thanksgiving, our office, construction sites, and the Habitat Stores will be closed both Thursday November 25 and Friday, November 26.

Homeowner Information Session
2021-11-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the November 11 session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Women Build: Drywall
2021-11-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for an encore of our popular workshop on drywall. In this session, Caitie will demonstrate different techniques for repairing drywall, including sanding and techniques for patching holes or damage.
Click here to register for this free, online workshop. While this session was designed with women in mind, all are welcome to attend.

Women Build Workshops are sponsored by our friends at:

Meet the instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.
