WANTED: Habitat for Humanity’s search begins for owners for new affordable-for-Seattle condos on Capitol Hill
By fall of 2022, there will be new Capitol Hill homeowners on 11th Ave E between Harrison and Republican. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity and its new efforts to create affordable housing on Capitol Hill and in the city’s core, these new condo owners will be more like the younger, less affluent renters living nearby. While Habitat […]
Habitat SKC in the News: North Bend Depot, Habitat for Humanity receive state funding
The historic depot will get a new roof, and Habitat for Humanity will receive project funding. By Aaron Kunkler Friday, May 21, 2021 1:30am The North Bend Depot and Habitat for Humanity development were among several projects in the Snoqualmie Valley that were funded by the Washington state Legislature this year. The North Bend Depot […]
Habitat SKC in the News: HopeSource Spurling Court project is expected to be completed by the end of May
By RODNEY HARWOOD staff writer May 10, 2021 The HopeSource Spurling Court project is expected to be completed by the end of May as part of the city’s Affordable Housing plan. Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the complex at 1204 Rainier St. and expected to finish up the landscaping in the next […]
Habitat SKC in the News: Women Unite for Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Women Build Week 2021’
Women from across King County are coming together this week to partake in Women Build Week and support Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County. After signing up, participants may choose a date and location to volunteer now through May 8. Activities include a mix of onsite and virtual events. People may register as individuals or build […]
Habitat SKC in the News: Women helping each other on this special Habitat for Humanity Women of Impact Build Day
By Siemny Kim, KIRO 7 News RENTON, Wash. — On this Mother’s Day weekend, dozens of volunteers came together in Renton. But this was no ordinary Habitat for Humanity build day. “A lot of our homeowners are single moms and it’s a great way to empower women, to show them they can have an impact,” Jahna […]
Habitat SKC in the News: Affordable homeownership in Seattle? Nonprofits look to build upward with condos
By Heidi Groover Seattle Times business reporter By the time the average Seattle-area Habitat for Humanity homeowner buys a house, they’re 38 and in a family of four. The later a homeowner buys, the longer before they start building equity, which can have lasting financial consequences. “What if,” says local Habitat CEO Brett D’Antonio, “we could […]
Green Canopy and Habitat for Humanity Combine Strengths to Deliver Affordable and Sustainable Housing
Green Canopy and Habitat for Humanity Seattle – King County are pleased to announce a partnership to build a 17-unit affordable multifamily housing development in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The 4-star Built Green project, located near Cal Anderson Park, features one- and two-bedroom units to be sold to households making at or below […]