community engagement
The Home Builders Association's charitable arm - the Home Builders Foundation - builds and renovates shelters for those experiencing homelessness in the Portland metro area by leveraging the philanthropy of the home building industry, and provides construction related educational opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in the home building industry. Government Affairs and the Home Builders Foundation work closely on challenges withing the residential building industry.
Shelter Development
Through its affiliation with HomeAid America, the Home Builders Foundation’s shelter development program builds and renovates shelters for those experiencing homelessness. Home Builders Foundation has built or renovated over 80,000 square feet of shelter space, valued at $5.6 million, that serves over 550 homeless individuals, families, youth, and domestic violence survivors each year. An extraordinary $2.5 million of the total value of these projects has been donated by members of the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland and others in the home building industry. For more information on how you or your company can support HBF shelter projects, visit www.BuildHopePDX.org/building-shelter.
Workforce Development
Home Builders Foundation is committed to providing educational opportunities and training for tomorrow’s workforce in the construction industry. Each year the HBF awards tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships for high school students entering college and post-secondary students who are interested in pursuing a career in the home building industry. For more information on how to apply for scholarships, visit www.BuildHopePDX.org/scholarships.
Contact Home Builders Foundation
To find out more about Home Builders Foundation, or to make a donation, visit www.BuildHopePDX.org You can also contact Nicole Wolfer, Senior Development Manager, by email at nicolew@hbapdx.org or by phone at (503) 684-1880.
Metro Portland Housing Industry Foundation, dba Home Builders Foundation, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the tax identification number 93-1239982.
Shelter Development
Through its affiliation with HomeAid America, the Home Builders Foundation’s shelter development program builds and renovates shelters for those experiencing homelessness. Home Builders Foundation has built or renovated over 80,000 square feet of shelter space, valued at $5.6 million, that serves over 550 homeless individuals, families, youth, and domestic violence survivors each year. An extraordinary $2.5 million of the total value of these projects has been donated by members of the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland and others in the home building industry. For more information on how you or your company can support HBF shelter projects, visit www.BuildHopePDX.org/building-shelter.
Workforce Development
Home Builders Foundation is committed to providing educational opportunities and training for tomorrow’s workforce in the construction industry. Each year the HBF awards tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships for high school students entering college and post-secondary students who are interested in pursuing a career in the home building industry. For more information on how to apply for scholarships, visit www.BuildHopePDX.org/scholarships.
Contact Home Builders Foundation
To find out more about Home Builders Foundation, or to make a donation, visit www.BuildHopePDX.org You can also contact Nicole Wolfer, Senior Development Manager, by email at nicolew@hbapdx.org or by phone at (503) 684-1880.
Metro Portland Housing Industry Foundation, dba Home Builders Foundation, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the tax identification number 93-1239982.
