Women Build: Hardwood Floors
2021-03-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Sandi for this interactive Women Build Workshop and learn how to refinish a hardwood floor. This online session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17 at 4:30 PM PST.
Sandi will show the tools needed, demonstrate the steps to refinishing hardwoods, and discuss tips and tricks when replacing boards.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the instructor: Sandi
Growing up in a family of plumbers and handy persons, Sandi began learning from a young age skills for maintaining and repairing just about anything. She began taking apart bathroom fixtures at age 8, hanging drywall at age 13, and working on her own cars at 16.
For seven years Sandi was a member of the team that created and led the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Makeover Week, providing training to Tacoma citizens on home maintenance and holding an annual event to beautify Tacoma neighborhoods. She enjoys using her varied skill set to work on projects at her own home and sharing her knowledge with others.

Mortgage Workshop for Homeowners
2021-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity for a FREE workshop about mortgages and the options you have when facing financial challenges.
Topics include:

What is forbearance?
What happens after forbearance? Are there options?
How to develop a plan of action.

This is a no-cost virtual workshop, held over Zoom. All are welcome!
To register and get the Zoom link, please email us.

Women Build: Intro to Tools
2021-04-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
One our most popular Women Build Workshops, Intro to Tools, makes its 2021 debut on Wednesday, April 7 at 4:30 PM PST.
Join Caitie to get the answer to questions like, “What should be included in a basic tool list?” and “What’s the best tool for the job?” Learn to be equipped for the start of any project in this interactive Q&A workshop all about tools.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

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 as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: Doors
2021-04-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Want to know how to hang a door or replace a doorknob? Join Women Build for a door workshop with Sandi on Wednesday, April 21 at 4:30 PM PST.
Sandi will also discuss weather stripping and basic door repairs.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the instructor: Sandi
Growing up in a family of plumbers and handy persons, Sandi began learning from a young age skills for maintaining and repairing just about anything. She began taking apart bathroom fixtures at age 8, hanging drywall at age 13, and working on her own cars at 16.
For seven years Sandi was a member of the team that created and led the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Makeover Week, providing training to Tacoma citizens on home maintenance and holding an annual event to beautify Tacoma neighborhoods. She enjoys using her varied skill set to work on projects at her own home and sharing her knowledge with oth

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-05-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-06-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Interested in volunteering with Tacoma Habitat?
Currently, only Store volunteer opportunities are available.
All new Store volunteers must attend a virtual New Volunteer Orientation prior to their first shift. To register for orientation and get the Zoom link, please email us.
During the orientation, you will be asked to provide your email address and birth date for 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 volunteers shifts.
Please note:

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

We hope to offer Construction volunteer opportunities by summer of 2021.

Women Build: Intro to Tile
2021-05-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Learn about the tools and materials needed for a DIY tile project in this Women Build Workshop led by Caitie, on Wednesday, May 5 at 4:30 PM PST.
In this interactive session, Caitie will demonstrate how to measure and cut ceramic tile and set with Thinset.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

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.

Women Build Leadership Series
2021-05-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Women in Construction
While the number of women working in construction continues to climb, women still only account for 10% of the workforce. The good news: The gender pay gap is significantly smaller in construction occupations with women earning on average 99.1% of what men make, compared to 81.1% across all careers fields. Nonetheless, women face unique challenges in this very male-dominated industry.
Join Rachael Pease, Diversity Program Manager for Korsmo Construction, as she shares the importance of company culture and supporting and advocating for women in breaking down these barriers in our Women Build workshop on Wednesday, May 12 at 4:30 PST.
Click here to register for this FREE virtual, online session. All are welcome!
Please note that this workshop has been rescheduled.
(Previous posted date was 4/14/21.)

Meet the Speaker
As the Diversity Program Manager at Korsmo Construction, Rachael Pease helps lead the construction industry in meeting diversity and inclusion goals. She works with small businesses to help them obtain MBE and WBE certification and assists with one-on-one mentorship and training to ensure success and business sustainability.
Dedicated to youth programs, Rachael is involved with Tacoma Public Schools, Next Move, Graduate Tacoma, Discover U, Youth Build, and the ACE mentorship programs. She is a member of the AGC Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee, National Association of Minority Contractors, National Association of Women in Construction, and Pierce County Community Engagement task force. Rachael also serves on the Board of Directors for Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity.

Homeowner Information Session
2021-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
As a social distancing measure, this workshop will be held online via Zoom.
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
Pre-registration is required and Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP. To register for this session, please email us or call 253-627-5626 x120.
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, and a minimum income of $35,000. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Women Build: Electrical Basics
2021-05-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Come learn basic electrical techniques for replacing components in your home in this Women Build Workshop with Sandi on Wednesday, May 19 at 4:30 PM PST.
Sandi will demonstrate the dos and don’ts for electricity, talk about when you need a permit, and demonstrate replacing an outlet in this interactive workshop.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the instructor: Sandi
Growing up in a family of plumbers and handy persons, Sandi began learning from a young age skills for maintaining and repairing just about anything. She began taking apart bathroom fixtures at age 8, hanging drywall at age 13, and working on her own cars at 16.
For seven years Sandi was a member of the team that created and led the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Makeover Week, providing training to Tacoma citizens on home maintenance and holding an annual event to beautify Tacoma neighborhoods. She enjoys using her varied skill set to work on projects at her own home and sharing her knowledge with oth

Mortgage-Ready Budget Workshop
2021-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Are you ready to purchase a home? Join our housing counseling team for a free, virtual workshop on budgeting for those looking to move from renting to homeownership.
Topics include:

What is a budget?
Differences between budgets for renting and owning a home
Housing and debt to income ratios
Savings

This workshop is Thursday, May 20 at 5:00 PM, PST and is open to the public. To sign up and get the Zoom link, please email us or call 253-693-8297.

Beyond the Backyard, 2021
2021-05-22 10:00 - 13:00
Beyond the Backyard is an adventure race: part scavenger hunt and part double-dog-dare. This family-friendly 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 22nd teams will race to complete a series of challenges in the categories of Physical; Find; Skill; and Fun across a three-hour period. 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 $300 to benefit Tacoma Habitat’s affordable homeownership and foreclosure prevention programs. (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, making it possible for families to be safely housed during these challenging times.
Learn more.

Holiday Closure: Memorial Day
2021-05-29, 2021-05-31 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Memorial Day, both the Habitat Stores and our office will be closed on Monday, May 31. Habitat construction sites will be closed Saturday, May 29.

Women Build: Framing Basics
2021-06-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build on Wednesday, June 2 at 4:30 PM PST for an online workshop all about framing, led by Caitie.
Learn about lumber and other materials, nail gun safety and use, how to lay out walls and floors, and general framing concepts in this interactive session. Caitie will build a sample wall for demonstration and show techniques to alter existing framing.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

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.

Homeowner Information Session
2021-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
As a social distancing measure, this workshop will be held online via Zoom.
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
Pre-registration is required and Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP.
To register for this session, 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, and a minimum income of $35,000. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Women Build: Chain Link Fence
2021-06-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for a workshop about chain link fence led by Sandi. This online session is set for Wednesday, June 16 at 4:30 PM PST.
Sandi will demonstrate small fence repair and how to install a gate in this interactive workshop.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the instructor: Sandi
Growing up in a family of plumbers and handy persons, Sandi began learning from a young age skills for maintaining and repairing just about anything. She began taking apart bathroom fixtures at age 8, hanging drywall at age 13, and working on her own cars at 16.
For seven years Sandi was a member of the team that created and led the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Makeover Week, providing training to Tacoma citizens on home maintenance and holding an annual event to beautify Tacoma neighborhoods. She enjoys using her varied skill set to work on projects at her own home and sharing her knowledge with others.

Holiday Closure: 4th of July
2021-07-03 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Independence Day, please note the following closures:

Construction sites: closed Saturday, July 3
Habitat Stores (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup): closed Sunday, July 4
Administrative offices: closed Monday, July 5

The Habitat Stores will be open Monday, July 5.

Women Build: Roofing 101
2021-07-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for a new workshop about roof repair on Wednesday, July 7th. Instructor Caitie will virtually take you onto her roof to teach you how to install shingles (including some tricky steps), and show you how to inspect for repair or replacement. During this free workshop, you will also get an overview of the materials and tools needed when roofing, and discover the pros/cons and costs of different types of roofing.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. While this workshop 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.

Women Build: Porches & Decks
2021-08-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for a new workshop centered around outdoor living space. Instructor Caitie will demonstrate general techniques for building a deck or porch. Learn the building codes you need to be aware of, the differences between wood and synthetic deck boards, how to stain and pressure wash, and tips for maintaining your deck or porch once finished.
Click here to register for this free, online workshop. While this workshop was designed with women in mind, all are welcome!
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.

Habitat Challenge, 2021
2021-08-27 10:00 - 17:30 | Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Some take the Habitat Challenge to conquer fears; others to mark a milestone; some do it just for the bragging rights. Whatever the reason, when you take the Challenge, you’ll be 245′ above Tacoma with just one way down.
A $50 registration fee holds your place on the ropes but in order to reach the roof, each participant must raise a minimum of $1,000 to benefit Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. We make it easy with online tools to help you promote your rappel, collect donations and track your progress.
By going over the edge, you help keep entry-level homeownership accessible for our neighbors and open the door to a family’s first home.

Women Build: All About Cabinets
2021-09-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for a new workshop all about cabinets! In this session, our instructor Caitie will cover types and costs of cabinets and vanities, the tools and steps to install them, options for finishing, and switching out cabinet hardware.
Click here to register for this online, virtual 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.

Holiday Closure: Labor Day
2021-09-06 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Labor Day, our office and the Habitat Stores will be closed Monday September 6.
Our construction sites will be closed on Saturday, September 4.

Homeowner Information Session
2021-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Registration for this session is now closed, having reached capacity.
Please consider our October session.

Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
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: Interior Finishes
2021-10-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build on October 6 to learn everything you ever wanted to know about interior finishes, as well as tips for hanging pictures. Examples of finishes include: towel bars, mirrors, closet rods, doorknobs, doorstops. Come ready to ask your questions and/or to share insights you have learned with others.
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.

Homeowner Information Session
2021-10-14 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 October 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.
