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Perfect Timing 2

Perfect Timing

The Habitat program that Amy thought about for so long has turned out to be even better than she dreamed. "But everyone at Habitat is really personal and friendly - especially the construction team. Everyone…

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Retirement with a Purpose

Retirement with a Purpose

I have long had the notion that once I retired I would work with an organization such as Habitat. I wanted to do this for no other reason than “to be helpful". Turns out I have been helped…

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Denise Nicole Cuts Her Own Path

Denise Nicole Cuts Her Own Path

As Denise Nicole reflects on what Habitat has meant for her, she shares “You have to work for your house. I don’t feel bad, like somebody is giving me a handout. I feel like Habitat…

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An Unexpected Trip to Colombia

An Unexpected Trip to Colombia

Our group of 19 people from Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Tacoma had spent a year fundraising and preparing for a service trip to build houses in Guatemala. A week before departure, we had to reroute…

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Women Empowering Women 2

Women Empowering Women

Clarissa comes from a line of strong, determined women. There’s grandma, of course, and Clarissa’s most inspirational role model – her mom. Clarissa’s mother was a young, single mom who was a homeowner by age…

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The Wait is Over 4

The Wait is Over

Ma shares, “In 2011, I found Habitat from a posting and I called. I wasn’t ready yet to purchase. I had to be patient, until I had the right time, the right credit.” A proud…

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A Home of Mercy

A Home of Mercy

On Sunday, August 13th, 2017 the home built in honor of Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy was filled with sunlight and laughter as neighbors, volunteers and family gathered for a home dedication.

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My Habitat Story: Apex Engineering

My Habitat Story: Apex Engineering

"The metamorphosis from trash heap to a 30-home development where more than 100 people live and six languages are spoken has been tremendous." Read how Apex Engineering has helped mold Golden Given neighborhood for almost…

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Building on Faith: 2017 1

Building on Faith: 2017

Ma, the homeowner of the 2017 Building on Faith home, credits her faith in God for her patience and persistence as she worked toward owning her own Habitat home.

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