Safe Streets Awareness & Safety Training
2019-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and Safe Streets for this FREE Awareness & Safety Training on Thursday, November 7th from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm at our office.
In partnership with South Sound 911 and Tacoma Police Department, this workshop covers the following topics:

Neighborhood Organizing
How you can partner with Law Enforcement
When to call 911 and what to expect
Awareness & Safety recommendations
Making Quick Suspect Descriptions

Space is limited and RSVPs are required.

Women Build Fundraiser: Sign Workshop
2019-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Join Women Build and Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity for an evening of crafting and fellowship, all to benefit affordable homeownership in our community.
With your $45 registration, you will have your choice between three sign styles. All the supplies you need will be provided, including wine and appetizers.
Pre-paid registration is required. Please note that this event is designed for ages 13+.

Homeowner Information Session
2019-11-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for this session, please email us or call 253-627-5626 x108.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Unfortunately, walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Doors open for the workshop at 10:50 am and the session begins promptly at 11:00 am.
All registered attendees will receive an email reminder.

Credit 101 Workshop
2019-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Has your credit score stopped you from applying for a home with Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity?
Been turned down for credit but don’t know where to start?
Want to learn how to improve your credit report?
Join us for this no-cost workshop on Saturday, November 16. RSVPs are required and space is limited.
Topics will include:

The importance of your credit score
How your credit score is formulated
Strategies to build a better credit score and report

Holiday Closure: Thanksgiving
2019-11-28 - 2019-11-29 | Tacoma, United States
The Habitat Stores, offices and construction sites will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving November 28 and 29.
The Habitat Stores will open Saturday 11/30 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with their annual sale.
The office will resume normal business hours Monday, December 2 at 9:00 AM.

2019-12-03 | Tacoma, United States
Thursday we gave thanks. Friday we got deals. Today is set aside to make the world a better place: #GivingTuesday.
Launched in 2012, #GivingTuesday a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. It’s since grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give

Opening Late
2019-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
The Habitat Stores, offices and construction sites will open late Tuesday, December 10 so all of our employees can attend the staff holiday breakfast. The Habitat Stores will open at noon, and all staff should be back to their offices/work sites by then as well. Thank you for your patience as we share a little holiday cheer with one another!

Holiday Closure: Christmas
2019-12-24 - 2019-12-25 | Tacoma, United States
The Habitat Stores, offices and construction sites will be closed in observance of Christmas December 24 and 25.
Normal business hours will resume Thursday, December 26, though staffing may be limited.

Holiday Closure: New Year's Day
2020-01-01 | Tacoma, United States
The Habitat Stores, offices and construction sites will be closed in observance of New Year’s on January 1.
Normal business hours will resume Thursday, January 2.

Homeowner Information Session
2020-01-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for this session, please email us or call 253-627-5626 x108.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Unfortunately, walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Doors open for the workshop ten minutes before the session will begin.
All registered attendees will receive an email reminder.

The health and safety of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, staff and community is a top priority. We continue to follow the recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
Hand washing stations are available on our construction sites, and hand sanitizer is accessible both in the office and at the Habitat Stores. We are regularly disinfecting community-use spaces and encourage frequent hand washing. Employees and volunteers alike are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.
Please join us in promoting a healthy environment.

New Volunteer Orientation, Puyallup
2020-01-11 10:00 - 10:45 | Habitat Stores, Puyallup, 1329 E Main Avenue, Puyallup, WA, 98372, United States
Get started as a new Habitat volunteer by attending an orientation. New volunteers are asked to attend this brief session to learn about Habitat’s mission, different types of volunteer opportunities, and the safety and logistics information they need prior to coming onsite.
There is no need to RSVP and you do not need to bring anything with you. Please be prompt. Sessions will begin on time.
Please note, we are unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.

Holiday Closure: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2020-01-20 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Habitat construction sites will be closed Saturday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our office will be closed on January 20.
Please note that the Habitat Stores will be open both Saturday 1/18 and Monday 1/20.

Women Build: Intro to Tools
2020-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
The 2020 Women Build workshop series is kicking off with Intro to Tools!
We’re starting with the basics: What would be included on a basic tool list? What’s the best tool for the job? When do you use a screw versus a nail? Why are there so many different kinds of wood? What about saws and power tools?
Join Women Build Crew Chiefs, Alison and Terri, and learn to be equipped for the start of any project.
Space is limited for this no-cost workshop, and preregistration is required.

Please note that due to the use of power tools in this workshop, all participants must be 18+ years old, and attendees will be asked to sign a waiver upon registration.

Holiday Closure: Presidents' Day
2020-02-15 | Tacoma, United States
Habitat construction sites will be closed Saturday, February 15 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Our office will be closed on Monday, February 17.
Please note that the Habitat Stores will be open both Saturday 2/15 and Monday 2/17.

Homeowner Information Session
2020-02-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Boys & Girls Club, 10402 Kline St. SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for this session, please email us or call 253-627-5626 x108.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Unfortunately, walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
All registered attendees will receive an email reminder.

Changing Lives Luncheon
2020-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The Changing Lives Luncheon, presented by Regence, is the cornerstone fundraiser for Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and you are invited!
Join us for an hour of inspiration and learn about the positive impact homeownership brings to families over lunch.
RSVP online to save your seat today!
While there is no cover charge to attend the Changing Lives Luncheon, guests will be asked to make a gift from the heart in support of our mission.

Women Build: Plumbing Basics
2020-03-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
On Tuesday, March 11 Women Build Workshop participants will learn basic residential plumbing, including the theory of drainage systems and water distribution, as well as how to do basic plumbing tasks like unstopping clogs and repairing faucets and toilets. You will also learn the difference between a closet auger, plunger, and hand snake, and when to use each.

Space is limited for this no-cost workshop, and preregistration is required. Attendees will be asked to sign a waiver upon registration.

The health and safety of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, staff and community is a top priority. We continue to follow the recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
Hand washing stations are available on our construction sites, and hand sanitizer is accessible both in the office and at the Habitat Stores. We are regularly disinfecting community-use spaces and encourage frequent hand washing. Employees and volunteers alike are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.
Please join us in promoting a healthy environment.

CANCELLED: New Volunteer Orientation, Puyallup
2020-03-14 10:00 - 10:45 | Habitat Stores, Puyallup, 1329 E Main Avenue, Puyallup, WA, 98372, United States
As a social distancing measure, New Volunteer Orientations have been temporarily suspended and this session has been cancelled.
To keep pace with the fluid COVID-19 situation and Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s response, please visit: https://www.tpc-habitat.org/covid-19/. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this extraordinary time.

Get started as a new Habitat volunteer by attending an orientation. New volunteers are asked to attend this brief session to learn about Habitat’s mission, different types of volunteer opportunities, and the safety and logistics information they need prior to coming onsite.
There is no need to RSVP and you do not need to bring anything with you. Please be prompt. Sessions will begin on time.
Please note, we are unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.

The health and safety of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, staff and community is a top priority. We continue to follow the recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
Hand washing stations are available on our construction sites, and hand sanitizer is accessible both in the office and at the Habitat Stores. We are regularly disinfecting community-use spaces and encourage frequent hand washing. Employees and volunteers alike are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.
Please join us in promoting a healthy environment.

CANCELLED New Volunteer Orientation, Tacoma
2020-03-19 18:00 - 18:45, 2020-04-04 09:30 - 10:15, 2020-04-16 18:00 - 18:45 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States

CANCELLED Women Build: Gardening 101
2020-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
As a social distancing measure, the Gardening 101 Workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
If you are registered for this event, you will receive an email communication regarding its cancellation and eventual reschedule. To keep pace with the fluid COVID-19 situation and Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s response, please visit: https://www.tpc-habitat.org/covid-19/. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this extraordinary time.

Join Master Gardeners Kelly and Julia for this Women Build Workshop: Gardening 101.
Learn the basics to start/maintain your own garden, like how to plant seeds and transplant plants; discern the different types of potting soil; advantages to planting in the ground vs. in containers; where to get tools and materials; and where to go for more information.
Hands-on activities for this workshop include: planting seeds and transplanting potted plants. Please bring gardening gloves if you have some, thought we will have some extras available.
Space is limited for this no-cost workshop, and preregistration is required. Attendees will be asked to sign a waiver upon registration.

The health and safety of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, staff and community is a top priority. We continue to follow the recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
Hand washing stations are available on our construction sites, and hand sanitizer is accessible both in the office and at the Habitat Stores. We are regularly disinfecting community-use spaces and encourage frequent hand washing. Employees and volunteers alike are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.
Please join us in promoting a healthy environment.

CANCELLED New Volunteer Orientation, Puyallup
2020-04-11 10:00 - 10:45 | Habitat Stores, Puyallup, 1329 E Main Avenue, Puyallup, WA, 98372, United States

CANCELLED Women Build: Garden Beds
2020-04-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
As a social distancing measure, the Garden Bed Workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
If you are registered for this event, you will receive an email communication regarding its cancellation and eventual reschedule. To keep pace with the fluid COVID-19 situation and Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s response, please visit: https://www.tpc-habitat.org/covid-19/. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this extraordinary time.

Garden beds can make your vegetable garden more organized and easier to manage, and they’re great for new gardeners. However, pre-built garden beds or kits can be expensive. In this Women Build Workshop you will learn how to build a garden bed that will fit in any space – even a patio or apartment balcony – on any budget.
Beginners welcome; no construction skills needed.
Space is limited for this no-cost workshop, and preregistration is required.
Please note that due to the use of power tools in this workshop, all participants must be 18+ years old, and attendees will be asked to sign a waiver upon registration.

The health and safety of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, staff and community is a top priority. We continue to follow the recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
Hand washing stations are available on our construction sites, and hand sanitizer is accessible both in the office and at the Habitat Stores. We are regularly disinfecting community-use spaces and encourage frequent hand washing. Employees and volunteers alike are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.
Please join us in promoting a healthy environment.

Understanding Mortgage Terms
2020-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Tacoma Habitat presents a three-part Financial Health Happy Hour series to help you navigate tough economic times. This is the first virtual workshop of the series, titled Understanding Mortgage Terms.
Times are tough, and for those struggling to make ends meet, the words tied up in your mortgage may sound like a bunch of foreign jargon. Habitat is here to help. Join us via Zoom at 4:00 PM on Wednesday 4/22 as we dig into terms and learn the difference between forbearance and forgiveness, how to avoid foreclosure, and what all those “f” words mean for your financial future.
Panelists include Tacoma Habitat’s Director of Homeowner Services Deena Giesen and Amy Remington, Loan Consultant with Guild Mortgage. Register online here and submit your most pressing questions about your mortgage.

Maximizing your Budget in Lean Times
2020-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Tacoma Habitat presents a three-part Financial Health Happy Hour series to help you navigate tough economic times. This is the second virtual workshop of the series, titled Maximizing Your Budget in Lean Times.
Whether you’ve been furloughed from your job or you’re worried about your investments, this is a time to be smart about your household budget. There’s no telling when our economy will be back on line or how long it will take for the global marketplace to rebound from the fallout of the pandemic. So let’s be smart about our money now as means of protecting ourselves for whatever lies ahead.
Join Tacoma Habitat’s Director of Homeowner Services Deena Giesen and LaPria Bonner, AFC who is the Center for Strong Families Site Manager at Clover Park Technical College, for a happy hour filled with tips and tricks to survive these lean times and come out ahead. We’ll meet up via Zoom on 5/6 at 4:00 PM. Register here to reserve your spot and submit any questions you have for our experts.

Women Build: Intro to Tools
2020-05-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Women Build Skills Workshops go virtual, starting with Intro to Tools on Wednesday, 5/6!
Let’s start with the basics: What would be included on a basic tool list? What’s the best tool for the job? When do you use a screw versus a nail? Why are there so many different kinds of wood? What about saws and power tools?
Join Women Build Crew Chief Caitie and learn to be equipped for the start of any project. The workshop will be interactive, with opportunity to ask questions of Caitie.
Click here to register for this session.

Homeowner Information Session
2020-05-07 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.

#CostofHome Conversation: Affordable Housing
2020-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join panelists Amanda DeShazo, Executive Director of the Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium and Ryan Mello, former Tacoma City Council member for a discussion on affordable housing in our community, hosted by Jason Gauthier, Tacoma Habitat’s Director of Government Affairs.
Amanda and Ryan will dive deep on topics like state and local housing trust funds, the priorities of the Affordable Housing Action Strategy, and how the construction of affordable housing is financed.
Ever wonder what CDBG funding can be used for? This is an event for you.
Please click here to join the webinar.
Or iPhone one-tap : US: +12532158782,,87547903022#
Or Telephone: US: +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 875 4790 3022

Maintaining Credit & Managing Savings
2020-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Tacoma Habitat presents a three-part Financial Health Happy Hour series to help you navigate tough economic times. This is the third and final virtual workshop of the series, titled Maintaining Credit & Managing Savings.
It might feel impossible to squirrel away any money right now, but Tacoma Habitat is here to help you carve out a plan to maintain/improve your credit standing and tuck some money away. Even during this financial crisis.
Join Tacoma Habitat’s Director of Homeowner Services Deena Giesen and Dennis Means, Home Loan Sales Manager at Harborstone Credit Union, for an hour filled with tips to come out of this economic crisis with some money in your pocket. Register here to reserve your spot and submit any questions you have for the panelists.
