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04/18/2018
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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04/15/2018
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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04/03/2018
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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03/26/2018
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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03/07/2018
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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02/19/2018
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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08/13/2017
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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08/13/2017
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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07/23/2017
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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