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April 2024 Newsletter
April eNews is here - Find Spring Events, Community Builds, Volunteer Appreciation Week, and read Ron's inspirational Store Volunteer Story in April eNews
Finding Love and Purpose: Ron Winger’s Heartwarming Journey at Habitat
At the age of 83, Ron Winger embarked on a journey that not only filled his days with purpose but also led him to find love and a vibrant community at the Habitat Store. Ron's story is one of resilience, love, and the beauty of giving back. Ron's admiration for the...
March 2024 Newsletter
2024 Affiliate Conference – Atlanta, GA
Habitat EJC in Atlanta, GA March 4-7 Habitat EJC was well represented at the recent Habitat for Humanity (HFHI) Affiliate Conference in Atlanta, GA. Three board members, Brian Cullin, Nils Pedersen, and David Rinn joined seven staff members (Jamie, Amy, Bob, Julie,...
February 2024 Newsletter
Read about the 2024 Impact Report, Landes South Construction Update, Habitat on the Hill, Volunteer Consultants needed, and the 2024 Home Show.
Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson and Clallam Counties are on Capitol Hill seeking increased funding for Affordable Housing
Help make the #CostOfHome something we all can afford Today, hundreds of local Habitat organizations and advocates are in Washington, D.C. this week for the fifth and final year of the Cost of Home campaign, calling upon congressional leaders for continued policy...
State Awards $10,633,911 for Affordable Housing to Jefferson County Projects
PORT TOWNSEND (Jan 26, 2024) - The State’s Department of Commerce Housing Trust Fund is investing $312.6 million in affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for Washington residents with low incomes. Among the recipients are three nonprofit organizations...
Habitat unveils layouts for Port Hadlock development
Master plan expected in May PORT HADLOCK — Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County unveiled preliminary plans for the neighborhood they hope to build in Port Hadlock once the sewer there is expanded. At a community meeting at the Jefferson County Library in Port...
January 2024 Newsletter
Happy New Year! January 18: Mason Street Community Meeting Community Bests Holiday Giving Challenge, New Store Hours & Homeowners Make History!
Habitat hires for Port Hadlock project – Two firms needed for housing effort
PORT HADLOCK — Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County has announced the hiring of two firms to help them move into the next stages of their planned community in Port Hadlock, where the group homes to build more than 100 affordable homes. “We’ve been talking...
Habitat EJC Planning Team Meets with Community for Mason Street
Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County’s planning team met with community members on Dec. 12 at the Jefferson County Public Library in Port Hadlock to update the community and listen to input for the planned affordable housing development that will be located...
Habitat EJC Assembles National Team for Permanently Affordable Community
PORT TOWNSEND (Dec 8, 2023) - Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County (Habitat EJC) has selected two acclaimed firms for project management and architectural design to help lead the effort in designing and planning a permanently affordable, mixed single and...
Green Space, Affordable Housing, and an Apology: An Open Letter from the Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County increasingly finds itself caught in the middle of the current debate on preserving “green space” in the face of an affordable housing crisis. The issue has become more immediate and intense as Habitat steps up its response...
State Commerce Director visits East Jefferson Habitat
A Habitat for Humanity development in Port Townsend received a visit from state-level officials on Friday, Nov. 17, a day after millions of dollars in grants were announced. The grants are intended to help meet statewide needs for affordable housing across all income...
The hidden factors of affordable housing
Last year, Habitat EJC and the Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) joined forces to buy a 17-acre plot of land in Port Hadlock. WA. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International chose three affiliates out of 1,100 to present their innovative approaches to meeting the...
November 2023 Newsletter
Fall 2023 Newsletter
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Habitat EJC Marks 25 Years in 2023
Habitat For Humanity of East Jefferson County celebrated one of six “permanently affordable” attached homes on Sept. 21. The celebration doubled as East Jefferson Habitat’s 25th anniversary, chapter Board Director Brian Cullin noted. “As of next week, we will have...
September 2023 E-Newsletter
Landes North - Six Homes Completed! See Habitat EJC's Mason Street project in the Habitat International spotlight. Thank You, Summer Care-A-Vanners. Read about our September Home Dedications...
To Mason Street and Beyond
Last year, Habitat EJC and the Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) joined forces to buy a 17-acre plot of land in Port Hadlock. WA. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International chose three affiliates out of 1,100 to present their innovative approaches to meeting the...
Landes North 2022 – 2023
Six Homes Completed in a Year! In early 2022, we first shared the exciting news that Habitat EJC had bought land at Landes and 18th Streets in Port Townsend and would be developing six permanently affordable homes. Permanent affordability means that even if the...
August 2023 Newsletter
Community Impact Update Thank You for Voting – PDN Best of the Olympic Peninsula! The summer of 2023 is already in my book of personal highlights for Team Habitat. We’ve never had eight families moving into their homes within such a short amount of time. It’s taken...
August is National Make a Will Month
5 Reasons to Make a Will Making a will is a prudent decision for everyone, regardless of age or wealth. Planning and supplying clear instructions ensure that your wishes are carried out exactly as you want and offer peace of mind to your loved ones during challenging...
July 2023 Newsletter
Spring Appeal Results Are you looking for some summer fun? NEW ART SHOW, Home Blessing, Planting Day & Happiness Effect Video
How does the June 29 Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action affect affordable housing?
Please read the statement issued by Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford following the statement regarding the June 29 Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action: "We see every day the crucial role both stable housing and education play in...
Spring 2023 Newsletter
The HabitatEJC 2023 Spring Newsletter has dropped with new home build updates, summer events, and a reminder that we're celebrating 25 years of success! See how HabitatEJC's efforts have impacted our community, learn more about our newest homeowners, call the store...
Habitat premiers new development in Port Townsend
Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County opened the doors Saturday for people to see its most recent housing development in Port Townsend. The group of six houses are nearing completion, with only finishing work left to complete in five of the units. One house...
Special Housing Forum
Jamie Maciejewski, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County was recently one of two co-hosts at a Special Housing Forum at the Local 20/20 Connectivity Fair for a conversation with a dozen local housing organizations about collaborating/...
Port Hadlock Airfield – Mason Street
Habitat EJC envisions a permanently affordable community on the old airstrip at Cedar and Mason Streets in Port Hadlock. Occasionally, we will be sending email updates about what's happening. And we will post information on our website as well. If you would like to be...
Habitat for Humanity celebrates 25 years by building more than ever
While the housing shortage is a secret to no one, some have tried to solve it longer than others. Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County has been erecting answers for decades and is now celebrating 25 years of building homes for those in need. “Twenty-five years...