Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

Homeowner Orientation
2023-09-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the September 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.

Keys to Homeownership
2023-09-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Registration for this workshop is closed.
If you’d like to join future sessions, please email us for information.

Discover the Keys to Homeownership with this free, 4-part workshop series!

Have you always dreamed of owning your home but don’t know where to start?
Is your credit stopping you from buying a home?
Are home prices discouraging you from getting started?

Put all that behind you as your learn how to begin your journey to homeownership in our 4-part series—whether you want to buy a Habitat home or one one the open market.

Join us Thursdays this fall: September 21 and 28, and October 5 and 12! Sessions are from 5:30 – 6:30 PM via Zoom. Pre-registration is required and the Zoom link will be provided with your email confirmation.

New Volunteer Orientation
2023-10-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-04 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 and get the Zoom link, please click here.

Where There's a Will...
2023-10-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Our partners at Leave 10 South Sound are hosting an online workshop as part of National Estate Planning Week (October 17-23).
Join local estate planning experts as they demystify the process of creating an estate plan and, most importantly, show you that every person – not just the most wealthy among us – can and should have a plan to secure their wishes.
This FREE event is Thursday, October 19 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Click here to register and get the Zoom link.
All are welcome to attend: individuals thinking about their estate plans, nonprofit professionals and their donors, and professional advisors and their clients. Now is the time to secure your wishes.

You are also invited to use Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s
free will building tool by clicking here.

Homeowner Orientation
2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the October 19th 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.

Keys to Homeownership
2023-10-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Registration for this workshop series is closed.
For information about joining, please contact us.

Discover the Keys to Homeownership with this free, 4-part workshop series! The next cycle begins soon.

Have you dreamed of owning your home but don’t know where to start?
Is your credit stopping you from buying a home?
Are home prices discouraging you from getting started?

Put all that behind you as your learn how to begin your journey to homeownership in our 4-part series—whether you want to buy a Habitat home or one the open market. Topics include: goal setting, creating a spending plan, how to manage credit and its impact, and home financing options.
Join us Thursdays this fall: October 26, November 2, 9 and 16! Sessions are from 5:30 – 6:30 PM via Zoom. Pre-registration is required; the Zoom link will be provided with your email confirmation.
Participants who attend all four sessions in full will be eligible for
a drawing to win a $50 Fred Meyer gift card

Women Build
2023-10-28 08:30 - 15:30 | Tacoma, United States
Our next Women Build construction opportunity is coming up on Saturday, October 28 at American Lake Townhomes (Lakewood).
There is room for 15 volunteers and no experience is needed. Our female construction staff and crew chiefs are glad to teach you everything you’ll need to accomplish the task(s) at hand.
Pre-registration is required and you can sign up here. Women Build days are extremely popular, and we often have a waitlist. Due to this, we ask that if you are unable to attend your registered shift you please cancel in our system. You will also be asked to confirm your participation a week in advance to ensure we have a full roster of volunteers.
Please note:

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and those under age 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Tacoma Habitat cannot sign off on court-ordered volunteer mandates.

This Women Build opportunity is sponsored by:

First Time Homebuyer Class
2023-11-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and On Q Financial for a free workshop specifically for first-time homebuyers, sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.
This class is key to preparing for homeownership, and is required for the Habitat for Humanity homeownership program, as well many down payment assistance programs. Certificates of completion will be distributed to those who attend the full session.
Pre-registration is required, and the workshop is open to the public.

This workshop is presented by:
Deena Giesen, AFC® | Director of Homeowner Services
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity
and
Jay Staples, NMLS 22829 | Mortgage Consultant
On Q Financial

Holiday Closure
2023-11-23 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Thanksgiving, our office, construction sites, and the Habitat Stores will be closed both Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.

Women Build
2023-12-09 08:30 - 15:30
Our next Women Build construction opportunity is coming up on Saturday, December 9 at American Lake Townhomes (Lakewood).
There is room for 15 volunteers and no experience is needed. Our female construction staff and crew chiefs are glad to teach you everything you’ll need to accomplish the task(s) at hand.
Pre-registration is required and you can sign up here. Women Build days are extremely popular, and we often have a waitlist. Due to this, we ask that if you are unable to attend your registered shift you please cancel in our system. You will also be asked to confirm your participation a week in advance to ensure we have a full roster of volunteers.
Please note:

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and those under age 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Tacoma Habitat cannot sign off on court-ordered volunteer mandates.

This Women Build opportunity is sponsored by:

All Sites Closed
2023-12-12
All operations, at all locations, will be closed Tuesday, December 12 —including our office, construction sites, and all three stores and—while our staff gathers for an all-hands meeting.
Normal operation resumes Wednesday morning, December 13.
Thank you for your patience while we gather to learn how to best serve our community.

Homeowner Orientation
2023-12-14 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 December 14 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.

Holiday Closure
2023-12-23 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Christmas, please note the following closures:

December 23-26: Habitat construction sites will be closed.
December 24-25: Habitat Stores will be closed.
December 25-26: Administrative offices will be closed.

Holiday Closure
2024-01-01
In observance of the New Year, please note that all sites will be closed Monday, January 1, including the administrative office, construction sites and the Habitat Stores (Puyallup, Lakewood and Tacoma).
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, January 2.

Keys to Homeownership (Thurs)
2024-01-04 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Registration for this workshop has reached capacity and is now closed. Please check out the next session, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. You can sign up for that series by clicking here.
Discover the Keys to Homeownership with this free, 4-part workshop series!

Have you dreamed of owning your home but don’t know where to start?
Is your credit stopping you from buying a home?
Are home prices discouraging you from getting started?

Put all that behind you as your learn how to begin your journey to homeownership in our 4-part series—whether you want to buy a Habitat home or on the open market. Topics include: goal setting, creating a spending plan, how to manage credit and its impact, and home financing options.
Join us Thursdays in January: 4, 11, 18 and 25! Sessions are from 5:30 – 6:30 PM via Zoom. Pre-registration is required; the Zoom link will be provided with your email confirmation.

Participants who attend all four sessions in full will be eligible for
a drawing to win a $50 Fred Meyer gift card.

Volunteer Orientation
2024-01-08 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-01-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-05 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-02-15 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States

Keys to Homeownership (Wed/Thurs)
2024-01-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
If homeownership is one of your 2024 goals, this free (and valuable) class is for YOU!
Discover the Keys to Homeownership with this free workshop series meeting Wednesday and Thursday afternoons this January!

Have you dreamed of owning your home but don’t know where to start?
Is your credit stopping you from buying a home?
Are home prices discouraging you from getting started?

Put all that behind you as your learn how to begin your journey to homeownership—whether you want to buy a Habitat home or on the open market. Topics include: goal setting, creating a spending plan, how to manage credit and its impact, and home financing options.
Join us Wednesdays and Thursdays in January: 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25! Sessions are from 3:30 – 5:30 PM at our office in South Tacoma. Pre-registration is required. Sign up by clicking here.

To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend all sessions in full.

Homeowner Orientation
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 11th 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.

Holiday Closure
2024-01-13
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Construction will be closed Saturday, January 13 and our administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 15.

Please note the Habitat Stores will be open and operating on regular schedule.
The stores are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM seven days a week.

Foreclosure Prevention
2024-01-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s certified Housing Counselors for a foreclosure prevention workshop, and learn how to save your home. Topics covered include mortgage assistance and loss mitigation, and more.
Classes are entirely free and there is no obligation to work with Habitat moving forward.
Pre-registration is required and the Zoom link will be shared in your confirmation email. To sign up, please click here.

Homeowner Orientation
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the February 8th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households 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
2024-02-10 08:00 - 15:30
Our next Women Build construction opportunity is coming up on Saturday, February 10 at American Lake Townhomes (Lakewood).
There is room for 15 volunteers and no experience is needed. Our female construction staff and crew chiefs are glad to teach you everything you’ll need to accomplish the task(s) at hand.
Pre-registration is required and you can sign up here. Women Build days are extremely popular, and we often have a waitlist. Due to this, we ask that if you are unable to attend your registered shift you please cancel in our system. You will also be asked to confirm your participation a week in advance to ensure we have a full roster of volunteers.
Please note:

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and those under age 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Tacoma Habitat cannot sign off on court-ordered volunteer mandates.

This Women Build opportunity is sponsored by:

Foreclosure Prevention
2024-02-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s certified Housing Counselors for a foreclosure prevention workshop, and learn how to save your home. Topics covered include mortgage assistance and loss mitigation, and more.
Classes are entirely free and there is no obligation to work with Habitat moving forward.
Pre-registration is required and the Zoom link will be shared in your confirmation email. Please click here to register.

Keys to Homeownership
2024-02-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Registration for the February series is closed. Please consider joining the March cohort, kicking off on Wednesday 3/13.

If homeownership is one of your 2024 goals, this free (and valuable) class is for YOU!
Discover the Keys to Homeownership with this free workshop series meeting Wednesday and Thursday afternoons this February!

Have you dreamed of owning your home but don’t know where to start?
Is your credit stopping you from buying a home?
Are home prices discouraging you from getting started?

Put all that behind you as your learn how to begin your journey to homeownership—whether you want to buy a Habitat home or on the open market. Topics include: goal setting, creating a spending plan, how to manage credit and its impact, and home financing options.
Join us Wednesdays and Thursdays in February: 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29! Sessions are from 3:30 – 5:30 PM at our office in South Tacoma.

To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend all sessions in full.

Holiday Closure
2024-02-17
Please note the following closures, in observance of Presidents’ Day:

Saturday, February 17: Habitat construction sites will be closed.
Monday, February 19: Our office will be closed.

Please note that the Habitat Stores will be open normal operating hours,
Monday-Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
