Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-11-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-05 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.

Pathways to Homeownership
2021-11-01 16:00 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma Habitat for a free, 5-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 Monday 11/1 and continuing through Friday 11/5. Attendance at all 5 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.

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.

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
2021-09-09 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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

Holiday Closure: Memorial Day
2021-05-31, 2021-05-29 | 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.

Beyond the Backyard, 2021
2021-05-22 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
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.

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.

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
