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06/25/2025

Where to Start: Your Keys to Homeownership™

Homeownership can be a daunting concept to tackle. “Where do I start?” “What about my credit score?” For many, buying a home feels way out of reach, even if they are cutting back on avocado…

04/30/2025

It’s Older Americans Month: How Habitat Factors In

Whether serving our country, being part of the workforce, raising a family, or championing social change, the efforts of older Americans have left a lasting impact and helped pave the way for generations to come.

04/03/2025

Lean Green Habitat Machine: Sustainability for a Greener Future

Earth Day is right around the corner! We want to ensure the work we do is sustainable and creates a greener future for our communities and environment.

03/13/2025

Meet Susan

Trying to keep up with two energetic twin toddlers while also trying to keep up with an aging home.

03/10/2025

Women Build 

We just celebrated International Women’s Day, so let’s do a deep dive into our female-led construction spaces! 

02/05/2025

A Home of Resilience and Love

Marianne and Matthew share a beautiful history of perseverance, strength and unwavering determination. Their love story began when Marianne fell for Matthew at just 15 years old.

01/12/2025

Meet Jessica! From Architecture to Construction

Pioneering the front for female site construction managers, Jessica Risdon is Tacoma/Pierce County’s second ever female Site Manager on our construction team. She’s been flourishing in this role since October of 2024!

10/13/2024

Meredith Makes History

September 12 was a momentous day, as Meredith Beck was promoted to become Tacoma Habitat's first female Construction Site Supervisor.

09/16/2024

Meet the “French Fries”

Since early July, five French civil engineering students, affectionately dubbed the “French Fries” by our construction crew, have been volunteering their time on Tacoma Habitat construction sites.