Leon Taylor and Paul Griffo serve as Bethel’s representatives on the Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro Faith Committee. See below for the latest efforts to deliver affordable housing in the Portland area.
Seven Regional Build Projects in Motion:
• King City (SW) (In Development) 3 buildings/16 homes
• Glison (NE) (In Development) 10 buildings/20 homes
• Kenton (N) (In Process) 2 buildings/30 homes
• Cherry Blossom (SE) (In Process) 8 buildings/31 homes)
• Century Commons (SW) (Foundation Work Started) 8 buildings/18 homes/Energy Trust partnership
• Foster Commons (SE) (In Process) (15 buildings/40 homes/ Note: includes 2 Electronic Vehicle Charging stations as part of $250K grant from PGE which also includes 2 electric forklifts, and an electric vehicle for use for Home Repair program)
• Alder Commons (Hillsboro) (SE) (In Process) 2 buildings/8 homes)
The Foster build site in SE Portland is the volunteer friendly site for this fall. Individual spots are available on Saturdays and small groups for weekdays. Projects coming online soon are Century Commons in Hillsboro (volunteers starting Dec/Jan), King City (volunteers to start March 2024), and Lake Oswego (volunteers to start end of summer 2024). If you would like a comprehensive update please reach out to Leon or Paul.
Experience Habitat: Bridging Faith & Community
Paul and Leon participated in a review of an upcoming special gathering hosted by St. Pius X and Habitat for Humanity to be held on October 1st. The purpose of the gathering is to deepen the congregation and local community’s understanding of Habitat’s vital mission. A recap will be provided at the November Habitat Faith Committee call. Paul and Leon hope to offer a similar experience at Bethel in the first half of 2024.