Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County

Let's Build!

Construction on three new homes on 20th Street and Sheridan began Mid-May.Work days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Volunteers ages 17 and older are welcome and no experience is necessary. We'd love to have you join us. Are you interested in having your club, group or business volunteer for a day on site? Call Katie at 379-2827 to schedule a time. It's an easy and fun way to give back to our wonderful community.

Welcome Care-A-Vanners

Care-A-Vanners – many of them returning from previous years – will join us July 25 – August 8. Work days are July 26-30 and Aug 2-6. We love having local volunteers join in on these fun days. Their enthusiasm is infectious! A very special thank you to our May 16-28 group of Care-A-Vanners who spent much of their time wet. We couldn't have done it with out you!

Lanphear house complete!

On March 28, approximately 60 supporters helped Francisca Lanphear and her six children dedicate their new house on 21st Street in PT. Francisca accumulated more than 500 “sweat equity” hours before moving into her new home, working alongside hundreds of Habitat volunteers, and she expressed her thanks to everyone who contributed to the effort.

The Genaw/Allen family and the Stewart family are settling into their 21st Street neighborhood. 

They continue to express their appreciation to all the volunteers, donors, and supporters whose generosity and community spirit helped complete their homes. “We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the volunteers, Habitat program, and support of the local community group,” said Emily Allen on behalf of her husband, Jacob, and their children, Alex, Cora, Grace and David.  “We feel so blessed by the outpouring of love and support we have received every step of our home-building journey."

Gillian Stewart’s daughter, Mira, 6, is in first grade.  “She greatly appreciates having her own room for the first time,” Gillian said.  “It has been a great learning process to build our home with Habitat and all the volunteers and supporters who make this possible.”

Donate Your Car to help Habitat for Humanity Build Affordable Homes

By donating a car to Habitat’s Cars for Homes™ vehicle donation program, you help Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Jefferson County build and rehabilitate houses in partnership with families in need of a hand up, not a hand out.  It is quick and easy to donate cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, construction equipment or other vehicles — running or not! Plus, you may be eligible for a tax deduction if you itemize. (Consult the IRS or your tax adviser for details.)

To donate a car, truck, boat or RV to Cars for Homes™ — Habitat’s official car donation program -- call (877) 277-HFHI (4344) toll free or go online to www.carsforhomes.org. All you need is the vehicle title to complete the quick and easy online form.

You can now check what’s new at Habitat’s Furniture and More Store online! See the store page for photos of “just in” items, updated weekly.  Find the perfect piece of furniture, together with unique treasures and beautiful artwork, all at special prices.  All proceeds from the store help Habitat build simple, decent houses in East Jefferson County.  Shop Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00.  To schedule a free pick-up for your gently used furniture and other items, call 379-2827.  For other store related questions, please call 385-9653 during store hours. The store is located at 2001 West Sims Way in Port Townsend.