Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

Holiday Closure: New Year's Day
2021-01-01 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of the New Year, our office, construction sites, and the Habitat Stores will be closed January 1.

Women Build: Painting Basics
2021-01-06 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, via Zoom, United States
Kick off the 2021 Women Build Workshop series with Painting Basics, led by Caitie, on Wednesday, January 6 at 4:30 PM PST.
In this interactive Q&A workshop, Caitie will cover different types of paint, how to prep for various projects, and tips for success.
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.

2021 Legislative Preview
2021-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Representative Mari Leavitt (28-University Place) and Senator Mona Das (47-Kent) on Friday, January 8 for a 2021 legislative preview, hosted by Director of Government Affairs Jason Gauthier.
Zoom with us over the lunch hour (noon-1:00 PM) and get an insider’s look at the coming legislative session.

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Women Build Leadership Series: Breaking Down Barriers
2021-01-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Women Build is excited to bring a Leadership Workshop Series in 2021 and we’re kicking off with a great seminar on Wednesday, January 13 led by Krystle Edwards, founder of Grit City Women.
In this interactive seminar we will discuss the various barriers for women leaders and how to overcome them, the challenges of leading in a male-dominated workplace, and tips for conflict resolution and leveraging your emotional response.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the Speaker
Krystle Edwards, South Sound Business Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” and founder of Grit City Women, is a visionary supporter of female forward businesses that distinguishes Tacoma as a mecca of grit, creativity and progressive ideas. Her skill in leading conversations around difficult topics comes from her formal education in developmental psychology and human biology, and her experience as a supervisor in the male dominated world of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Krystle has been invited to participate in multiple innovative projects at the City and Federal level, including being invited by Tacoma’s Mayor Victoria Woodards to be a core team member of Mayor Woodards’ Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.

Holiday Closure: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2021-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Tacoma, United States
Habitat construction sites will be closed Saturday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our office will be closed on January 18.
Please note that the Habitat Stores will be open both Saturday 1/16 and Monday 1/18.

Women Build: Sink Basics
2021-01-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
The 2021 Women Build Workshop series presents Sink Basics, with Sandi, on Wednesday, January 20 at 4:30 PM PST.
In this interactive Q&A workshop, Sandi will demonstrate how to replace a faucet and unclog drains. She will discuss tips and tricks on basic sink repair, tools needed, and when you need to turn off water to the house or fixture to do 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 others.

Women Build: Drywall Repair
2021-02-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join the 2021 Women Build Workshop series on Wednesday, February 3 for Drywall Repair with Caitie.
In this interactive Q&A workshop, Caitie will demonstrate different techniques for repairing drywall, including sanding and techniques for patching holes or damage. The class starts at 4:30 PM PST.
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: Financial Goals
2021-02-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Setting financial goals does not need to be overwhelming!
Join Certified Financial Planner Ali Criss, President of Financial Insights, for this Women Build Leadership conversation about setting and managing financial goals. Learn simple steps to help manage your monthly budget, establish an emergency fund, save for retirement, start a college savings account for children and grandchildren, and plan your estate.
Click here to register for this FREE virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the Speaker
Ali Criss, CFP®, CDFA™ is the president and owner of woman-owned local wealth management firm, Financial Insights, based in downtown Tacoma. An influential local speaker and writer on financial planning topics, Ali’s days are spent forming long-term relationships with professionals, women, and small business owners helping them plan for retirement and manage their wealth. Ali is a five time recipient of South Sound Magazine’s “Best Financial Advisor” award and was recognized as a Raymond James Woman of Distinction in 2018 for her work in independent wealth management. Ali sits on the Tacoma Community College Foundation Board of Directors and was honored as a distinguished alumnus of TCC in 2015. She also serves on the board of directors for Emergency Food Network and United States Indoor Skydiving.

Holiday Closure: Presidents' Day
2021-02-13 | Tacoma, United States
Habitat construction sites will be closed Saturday, February 13 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Our office will be closed on Monday, February 15.
Please note that the Habitat Stores will be open both Saturday 2/13 and Monday 2/15.

Women Build: Toilet Basics
2021-02-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for a plumbing basics workshop, all about toilets, led by Sandi. The online class is set for Wednesday, February 17 at 4:30 PM PST.
In this interactive Q&A workshop, Sandi will demonstrate repair and replacement of water closet parts and discuss toilet replacement. She will also do a demonstration of caulking that can be utilized for bathrooms, kitchens, and windows.
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.

Changing Lives Luncheon
2021-03-02 12:00 - 12:40 | via livestream, Tacoma, United States
Public health concerns may stop us from breaking bread together at Hotel Murano, but we know the hearts of Habitat friends will still rally to celebrate with us on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 for our annual Changing Lives Luncheon.
We are working on building a fantastic, virtual program for you to stream from your conference room, home office, and/or your car – wherever your spend your lunch hour. We will share inspiring stories from Habitat homeowners, and hear from CEO Maureen Fife about what’s on the horizon with regards to the housing crisis and what Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity plans to do in response – just like we always do.
Please save Tuesday, March 2 and register to join us for a wonderful lunch-in starting at noon. If ever our neighbors needed your help getting and keeping a safe and stable home, that time is now.
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.

Women Build: Gardening Basics
2021-03-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Caitie for this interactive session and start prepping for your spring garden. This Women Build workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 at 4:30 PM PST.
Learn when and what to plant, how to prep soil, and ways to protect your plants from weather in this general overview of gardening tips and techniques.
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 th

Women Build Leadership Series: Career & Home
2021-03-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
How in the world does anyone figure out how to balance work and home life, much less how to think about a career change?
Join Theresa Boyle, MultiCare Health System Senior Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Communication, for a Women Build Leadership workshop as she addresses these subjects, sharing from her personal experience to provide practical advice and planning tips.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the Speaker
Theresa Boyle has been a senior leader with MultiCare Health System for over 11 years. Prior to that she spent 21 years with Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound in various progressive management capacities culminating as Executive Director, Strategy and Planning. For over 30 years, Ms. Boyle’s leadership abilities and experience have resulted in numerous accomplishments in marketing and communications, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, business planning and development initiatives. She received a Master’s in Business Administration from Seattle University in 1991 and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Puget Sound in 1984.

Women Build: Hardwood Floors
2021-03-17 16:30 - 17:30 | 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 | 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.
