• Native American Housing Liaison – New Role

    PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2025 Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County is pleased to announce a new role at Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County, the Native American Housing Liaison. This position was initiated by Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), in recognition of the need to better reach Native Americans seeking homeownership and funded through HUD Section 4. Historically, the engagement of Native American families with Habitat for Humanity homeownership programs has been very low. Fewer than 5% of Habitat homes nationwide have been purchased by Native Americans. Recognizing the need to better engage Native Americans, [...]

    Published On: March 6, 2025By

  • The Habitat for Humanity Hand-up

    Keeping Homeownership within Reach of Families Who Never Thought It Was Possible If you’ve ever been on the rental rollercoaster of uncertainty, you’ve likely never forgotten your first day of homeownership. Approaching your front door with keys in hand and realizing you were opening the door to your very own home. The feeling of joy, achievement, and security that came once you closed the door behind you. Feeling immense pride as you walked through your new home and imagining where you would place your new table, what color you would paint your kitchen walls and visualizing which picture frames would [...]

    Published On: February 28, 2025By

  • Critical Repairs Program: Making Homes Safer for Low-income Seniors

    At Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County, we’re not just focused on building new houses. We’re here to help people stay in the homes they already love through our Critical Repairs Program. This program provides (often) free or very low-cost repairs to elderly homeowners who can’t afford to fix dangerous issues in their homes. Whether it’s replacing rotted wood or providing safe access to and from, our goal is to make homes safe again, without putting elderly homeowners in more financial hardship. Let me share Carol Larson’s story. Carol has lived in her home on 12th Street in Port Angeles [...]

    Published On: January 9, 2025By

  • Building Community Together: Why Lumber Traders, Inc. Supports Habitat for Humanity

    At Lumber Traders, Inc.—the employee-owned parent company of Angeles Millwork & Lumber Co., Hartnagel Building Supply, and Angeles Rentals—our mission extends beyond providing building materials to contractors and DIYers across the North Olympic Peninsula. We believe in building stronger, more resilient communities, and our partnership with Habitat for Humanity exemplifies this commitment. A Shared Vision for Community Growth As an employee-owned company, our success is tied directly to the success of our community. Each of our team members is not just an employee; they’re an owner, invested in the growth of our business and the health of the neighborhoods we [...]

    Published On: January 9, 2025By