Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

Holiday Closure
2023-07-04 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Independence Day, our construction sites, the Habitat Stores (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup) and our offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.

Golf Tournament
2023-06-23 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | High Cedars Golf Club, 14604 149th St Ct E, Orting, WA, 98360, United States
In support of the House that Windermere Built, our friends at Windermere Professional Partners are hosting a golf tournament on Friday, June 23 at High Cedars Golf Club (Orting).
Registration is open to the public, so grab your clubs and register today! Join the fun as a single golfer, a twosome, or gather your best pals to make a team of four. Prices start at $150/golfer. Proceeds benefit Tacoma Habitat.
Click here to register.

Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Stewart Heights Park, 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Ln, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Join Pathways to Homeownership Coordinator Samantha and our partners at Tacoma Urban League for the Juneteenth Celebration: A Road to Economic Freedom.
The Juneteenth festival will host over fifty vendors from trade associations, local businesses, non-profits, and finance with a goal to create an opportunity for economic growth and set a path for financial stability within the BIPOC community. The festival will also include a main stage filled with amazing performances and speakers, an interactive kid’s zone and stage, face painting and a playground. The Miss Juneteenth Pageant/Scholarship Program for young people in grades 9-12 will also be held during the festival.
We hope to see you at Stewart Heights Park!

Holiday Closure
2023-06-19 | Tacoma, United States
In observance of Juneteenth, our offices will be closed on Monday, June 19.

Financial Literacy Workshop Series
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Get your financial house in order with our financial literacy workshop series.
This free, 3-part workshop series will cover:

Financial Goal Setting | Saturday, June 17 from 10:00 AM to Noon
Creating a spending plan | Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 AM to Noon
Banking while Black | Saturday, July 15 from 10:00 AM to Noon

All sessions will be held at the Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity office, on S Tacoma Way.
Each session will feature a door prize drawing for Fred Meyer gift cards (2). Light refreshments will also be provided.
These interactive workshops will help shape your financial future, covering things like how our relationship with money shapes how we interact with it; ways to optimize your budget and modifying it based on the needs of the household; exploring the differences between being unbanked and underbanked; and learning what to look for when opening an account at either a bank or credit union.
This workshop series will be presented by Pathways to Homeownership Coordinator Samantha Bagley, a HUD-certified housing counselor.

To learn about our free housing counseling program, click here.

Women Build
2023-06-17 08:30 - 15:30
Our next Women Build construction opportunity is coming up on Saturday, June 17 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.
Pre-registration is required and you can sign up here. Women Build days are extremely popular, and we often have a waitlist. Due to this, we ask that if you are unable to attend your registered shift you please cancel in our system. This will allow people on the waitlist an opportunity to fill your spot.
Visit our construction FAQs here.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
