As we usher in the New Year, South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity reflects on the incredible stories of hope and transformation that have unfolded within our community. We believe in the power of housing to create new beginnings, offering families the stability and security they need to thrive.
At South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity, our commitment to providing affordable housing is reaching new heights with an exciting venture in Yelm. Nestled on 2.3 acres of promising land, we are embarking on a transformative journey to build 22 homes, comprising 16 three and four-bedroom townhomes and 6 two-bedroom cottages.
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity has been a beacon of hope and transformation since its inception in 1989. Over the years, we've not only constructed houses but also built communities where families thrive. Let's take a journey through our completed neighborhoods and the impactful history we've woven into the fabric of Thurston County.
As the chill sets in, ensuring your home is ready to face the colder months becomes crucial. At South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity, we understand the importance of a warm and secure home during winter, and we're here to share some valuable tips to help homeowners prepare for the season.
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the Raise the Roof Gala a night to remember. Your commitment to affordable housing is a force that propels us forward, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you.
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a mixture of emotions I write to inform you of my decision to resign from my position as the Chief Executive Officer of South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity.
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair program helps seniors age in place. Critical Home Repair (CHR) is a program that works directly with homeowners who need assistance with critical repairs to address health and safety issues in their home. CHR provides a vital service to homeowners, makes a positive impact on their lives and often times their neighborhoods as well.
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity builds and preserves affordable housing. While our organization is best known for building new homes, we also work with existing homeowners on essential home repair projects so they can continue living in safe and affordable homes for many years to come.
On January 5, 2022, the City issued a Solicitation of Interest seeking a development partner for the City owned property at 3900 Boulevard SE. The City received 12 responses which were reviewed and discussed by the City Council on March 22. The Council articulated their top priorities to guide selection, which included the degree of housing affordability, home ownership opportunities and the inclusion of a neighborhood center. Habitat was selected to proceed into an exclusive negotiation agreement with the City as their proposal achieves all three objectives to a high degree.
In 2018, I joined South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity as the Executive Director. As part of my onboarding, I started by working with the board and staff to develop a strategic plan that included guiding principles. Through this process, we identified diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as one of the guiding principles of our organization: “Habitat for Humanity welcomes people from all walks of life to partner with us as volunteers, donors, employees, and homebuyers. We celebrate and value diversity, welcome differences, and leverage the collective strengths of all people.”
Main Office Location:
910 5th Ave Olympia, WA 98501
Office Hours: 8AM-3:30PM
Mailing address:
PO Box 2225, Olympia, WA 98507
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity is a registered 501©3 nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity housing provider. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the law and provide a program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
