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07/14/2026

With Time Comes Resilience: Cassandra’s Homeownership Story

As a single mom who works in early childhood education, Cassandra dreamed of a stable home for her children, aged 17 and 9 months. But finding affordable housing had become increasingly difficult.

06/11/2026

Aging in Place: Meet Lillie

Habitat for Humanity has been a part of Lillie’s life since she first shopped at the Habitat Store when it was on Puyallup Avenue. Her niece owns a Habitat home in Florida, and her sister…

05/26/2026

Gnome Sweet Home

Tiffany is a single mother of three, ages 7, 17, and 18. Like many parents, Tiffany’s main goal was to provide a safe and stable home for her kids to grow up in.

05/12/2026

40 Stories from 40 Years: Alison’s Legacy

As a founder of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, Alison is one of the few people who can tell the full story of the affiliate’s 40-year history.

04/12/2026

40 Stories from 40 Years: Volunteer Jack

I typically volunteer three days a week, usually on new builds, but sometimes giving my time to Aging in Place projects. There is much to love about giving labor to Habitat.

04/12/2026

Habitat Homeowner Shannon

“We laughed and cried with Shannon,” Shannon’s mother said the day of her home dedication. “We were her support network, but she wouldn’t be here without Habitat.”

03/15/2026

40 Stories from 40 Years: A Home, a Shelter, a Safe Haven

Delia takes pride in her home and the fact that she was able to put in sweat equity hours on it. She hopes her children will become homeowners themselves someday.

02/10/2026

40 Stories from 40 Years: A Blessing of Resilience

Teresa has been in her Habitat home for five years now, and despite the challenges of unplanned motherhood and a global pandemic, she found motivation in community connections and personal growth.

01/14/2026

A Home for Habitat

On November 25, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity officially closed on the purchase of the building at 4824 South Tacoma Way that houses its administrative offices and Tacoma Store location.