Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

Estate Planning Help
2022-10-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, via Zoom, United States
Our partners at Leave 10 South Sound are hosting an online workshop as part of National Estate Planning Week.
Join local attorney Brianne Kampbell and the Leave 10 community on Thursday, October 20th at 11:30 AM for Securing Your Wishes: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way and discover how you can make a difference in your community while also providing for your family’s future.
The presentation will cover basic estate planning concepts and gifting techniques to properly protect and transition your assets to those you love and the organizations you care about.
To register, please click here.
To learn more about legacy giving with Tacoma Habitat, click here.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-10-13 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 October 13 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.

New Volunteer Orientation
2022-11-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-01 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.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-11-10 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 November 10 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.

Closure: Thanksgiving
2022-11-24 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Thanksgiving, our office, construction sites, and the Habitat Stores will be closed both Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-12-08 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 December 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.

Closed for Training
2022-12-13 | Tacoma, United States
All operations, at all locations, will be closed Tuesday, December 13—including the Habitat Stores (Lakewood, Puyallup, Tacoma)—for an all-hands training.

Thank you for your patience as we pause to learn how to better serve our community.

Closure: Christmas
2022-12-23 - 2022-12-27 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Christmas, please note the following closures:

December 23-26: our offices will be closed
December 24-27: construction sites will be closed
December 24-25: Habitat Stores will be closed

Holiday Closure
2022-12-31 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of the New Year, please note the following closures:

Saturday, December 31: Construction will be closed.
Sunday, January 1: Habitat Sores (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup) will be closed.
Monday, January 2: Administrative office closed.

Holiday Closure
2023-01-14 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Construction will be closed Saturday, January 14 and our administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 16.

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.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop
2023-01-24 16:00 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and Fairway Mortgage for the Washington State Housing Finance Commission class for first time homebuyers*. This class is key to preparing for homeownership—whether with Habitat for Humanity or on the open market.
Taught by Jay Staples of Fairway Mortgage and Deena Giesen of Tacoma Habitat, the two-day class will be held via Zoom from 4:00-6:30 PM each day. Both days are required for certification.
In addition to completing the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s First-time Homebuyer’s Class*, we will cover the importance of a monthly spending plan, how to get out of debt, and strategies to save for homeownership. Pre-registration is required and open the general public. Click here to register.
*required to access state down payment assistance programs

Homeowner Orientation
2023-02-09 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 February 9 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
2023-02-18 | Tacoma, United States
Please note the following closures, in observance of Presidents’ Day:

Saturday, February 18: Habitat construction sites will be closed.
Monday, February 20: 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.

Women Build
2023-02-25 08:30 - 15:30 | Tacoma, United States
** This volunteer opportunity has filled, and is no longer accepting new registrations or waitlists. Please stay tuned for another Women Build opportunity in the spring. Thank you for your interest!**

Our next Women Build construction opportunity is coming up on Saturday, February 25 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.

Changing Lives Luncheon
2023-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
As of 2/22/23, reservations for this event are closed. If you’d like to inquire about space available, please email us.

Our annual Changing Lives Luncheon is set for Tuesday, March 7th at noon at Tacoma’s Hotel Murano. In just under an hour, we will share inspiring stories from Habitat homeowners, and hear from CEO Maureen Fife about what’s on the horizon for Tacoma Habitat.
If you’d like to make a gift in lieu of attending the luncheon, please click here.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop
2023-04-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and Fairway Mortgage for the Washington State Housing Finance Commission class for first time homebuyers*. This class is key to preparing for homeownership—whether with Habitat for Humanity or on the open market.
Taught by Jay Staples of Fairway Mortgage and Deena Giesen of Tacoma Habitat, the two-day class will be held via Zoom from 5:00-7:30 PM each day. Both days are required for certification.
In addition to completing the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s First-time Homebuyer’s Class*, we will cover the importance of a monthly spending plan, how to get out of debt, and strategies to save for homeownership. Pre-registration is required and open the general public. Click here to register.
*required to access state down payment assistance programs

All Sites Closed
2023-05-02 | Tacoma, United States
All Tacoma Habitat sites—including our office, all three stores and our construction sites—will be closed Tuesday, May 2 while our staff gathers for training. Normal operation resumes Wednesday morning, May 3.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Tacoma Store Closing Early
2023-05-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Tacoma, United States
On Thursday, May 11 the Tacoma Habitat Store will be closing early for a private event. Please note that your purchases and donations need to be completed by 4:30 PM.
Regular hours will resume on Friday, May 12 when the store reopens at 9:00 AM.
Thank you for your patience!

Legislative Recap Panel
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
It was a Year of Housing for the Washington State Legislature!
Join Tacoma Habitat, along with Housing Development Consortium and Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County, for a State Legislative Recap on Thursday, May 11 at noon.
This virtual panel discussion will be moderated by Ross Reynolds from KUOW and feature lawmakers who were essential to passing major housing legislation this session.
We are honored to be joined by:

Representative Emily Alvarado
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins
Senator Yasmin Trudeau
Senator John Lovick

Register today, to reserve your spot!

Homeowner Orientation
2023-05-11 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 May 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.

Beyond the Backyard
2023-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Tacoma, United States
A community-wide scavenger hunt that is part Amazing Race and part double-dog dare, Beyond the Backyard is a three-hour experience designed for fun-seekers of all ages and abilities!
On Saturday, May 20, your team will be in the wackiest, most memorable race of your life, working through a series of wild challenges. With Beyond the Backyard, you may get wet, you may get a little dirty, and you will definitely laugh. Our adventure race is perfect for families and/or groups of friends, and offers team-building opportunities for colleagues, teams, and youth groups.
Visit our event FAQs to learn more about Beyond the Backyard, and when you’re ready, click here to register your team.
The adventure race benefits Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and our quest to provide affordable housing solutions for our community.

Holiday Closure
2023-05-27 | Tacoma, United States
Please note the following closures in observance of Memorial Day:

Saturday, May 27: Habitat construction sites closed.
Monday, May 29: Administrative offices and Habitat Stores (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup) closed.

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.
