Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

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.

Women Build
2023-12-09 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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:

New Volunteer Orientation
2023-12-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-05 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.

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.

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

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:

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

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.

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.

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.

Homeowner Orientation
2023-09-14 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 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.

Coffee Hour Drop In
2023-09-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Do you have questions about your credit report?
Wondering about how to qualify for homeownership, or what your options may be for avoiding default on your mortgage?
Drop in for coffee hour with one of our HUD-approved housing counselors and get the answers you’re looking for. They’ll even pull your credit report, at no cost and without impacting your score, and review it with you.
Coffee hour housing counseling drop ins are available at the Tacoma Habitat office the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am to 11:00 AM, and the second Tuesday of the month at the Tacoma Urban League from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
The coffee and donuts are always on us!

Holiday Closure
2023-09-02 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Labor Day, please note the following closures:

Saturday, September 2: Habitat construction sites will be closed.
Monday, September 4: Habitat Stores (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup) and the administrative offices will be closed.

Homeowner Orientation
2023-08-10 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 August 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.

Keys to Homeownership
2023-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Registration for this workshop series is closed. For questions about joining, please email us.

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

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 in August: 10, 17, 24 and 31! Sessions are from 3:00 – 5:00 PM via Zoom.

Participants that complete all four sessions are eligible for a drawing to win a $50 Fred Meyer gift card.

Coffee Hour - Call in only
2023-08-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Call in: 253-627-5626 x120, Tacoma, WA, United States
UPDATE 7/31/23:
There will not be an in-person Coffee Hour on 8/1.
You can still, however, phone in to our housing counseling team between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at (253) 627-5626 x120 and we’ll be glad to answer your questions. We’ll even send you a gift card for a coffee on us!
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Do you have questions about your credit report?
Wondering about how to qualify for homeownership, or what your options may be for avoiding default on your mortgage?
Call in to one of our HUD-approved housing counselors and get the answers you’re looking for. They’ll even pull your credit report, at no cost and without impacting your score, and review it with you.
Coffee hour housing counseling drop ins are available at the Tacoma Habitat office the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am to 11:00 AM, and the second Tuesday of the month at the Tacoma Urban League from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
The coffee and donuts are always on us!

Coffee Hour Drop In
2023-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Tacoma Urban League, 2550 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Do you have questions about your credit report?
Wondering about how to qualify for homeownership, or what your options may be for avoiding default on your mortgage?
Drop in for coffee hour with one of our HUD-approved housing counselors and get the answers you’re looking for. They’ll even pull your credit report, at no cost and without impacting your score, and review it with you.
Coffee hour housing counseling drop ins are available the second Tuesday of the month at the Tacoma Urban League from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and at Tacoma Habitat’s office the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am to 11:00 AM.
The coffee and donuts are always on us!

Holiday Closure
2023-07-04 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Independence Day, our construction sites, the Habitat Stores (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup) and our offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.

Golf Tournament
2023-06-23 12:00 - 17:00 | High Cedars Golf Club, 14604 149th St Ct E, Orting, WA, 98360, United States
In support of the House that Windermere Built, our friends at Windermere Professional Partners are hosting a golf tournament on Friday, June 23 at High Cedars Golf Club (Orting).
Registration is open to the public, so grab your clubs and register today! Join the fun as a single golfer, a twosome, or gather your best pals to make a team of four. Prices start at $150/golfer. Proceeds benefit Tacoma Habitat.
Click here to register.

Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Stewart Heights Park, 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Ln, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Join Pathways to Homeownership Coordinator Samantha and our partners at Tacoma Urban League for the Juneteenth Celebration: A Road to Economic Freedom.
The Juneteenth festival will host over fifty vendors from trade associations, local businesses, non-profits, and finance with a goal to create an opportunity for economic growth and set a path for financial stability within the BIPOC community. The festival will also include a main stage filled with amazing performances and speakers, an interactive kid’s zone and stage, face painting and a playground. The Miss Juneteenth Pageant/Scholarship Program for young people in grades 9-12 will also be held during the festival.
We hope to see you at Stewart Heights Park!

Holiday Closure
2023-06-19 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Juneteenth, our offices will be closed on Monday, June 19.

Financial Literacy Workshop Series
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Get your financial house in order with our financial literacy workshop series.
This free, 3-part workshop series will cover:

Financial Goal Setting | Saturday, June 17 from 10:00 AM to Noon
Creating a spending plan | Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 AM to Noon
Banking while Black | Saturday, July 15 from 10:00 AM to Noon

All sessions will be held at the Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity office, on S Tacoma Way.
Each session will feature a door prize drawing for Fred Meyer gift cards (2). Light refreshments will also be provided.
These interactive workshops will help shape your financial future, covering things like how our relationship with money shapes how we interact with it; ways to optimize your budget and modifying it based on the needs of the household; exploring the differences between being unbanked and underbanked; and learning what to look for when opening an account at either a bank or credit union.
This workshop series will be presented by Pathways to Homeownership Coordinator Samantha Bagley, a HUD-certified housing counselor.

To learn about our free housing counseling program, click here.

Women Build
2023-06-17 08:30 - 15:30
Our next Women Build construction opportunity is coming up on Saturday, June 17 at Madison Meadow.
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. This will allow people on the waitlist an opportunity to fill your spot.
Visit our construction FAQs here.

Homeowner Orientation
2023-06-08 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 8 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.
