Home Building Foundation is the benefiting charity of the NW Natural Street of Dreams.
Founded in 1997, Home Building Foundation directs the philanthropic activities of the home-building community by providing shelter for area residents in need and supporting the future of our industry by offering educational opportunities for tomorrow’s workforce. Home Building Foundation is the charitable arm of the Home Building Association of Greater Portland. Help support HBF’s work to provide safe and dignified housing for people experiencing homelessness and empower individuals through education and training in the home-building industry. Find out more at www.BuildHopePDX.org.
Shelter Development: Home Building Foundation-HomeAid Portland builds and renovates housing for people experiencing homelessness. We use the power of collaboration with local and national builders, trades, suppliers, and community partners to maximize resources and expertise for nonprofit service providers to create safe and dignified housing and other services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The Home Building Foundation also administers volunteer programs to improve the livability and function of local care providers’ existing facilities. Its annual volunteer blitz and shelter care event, Painting a Better Tomorrow, allows Home Building Association members and other industry leaders to directly contribute to the maintenance of local homeless shelters, most of whom operate on a shoestring budget and have few available funds for maintenance costs. Click here to find more about the foundation's latest projects.
Workforce Development: Home Building Foundation is committed to offering training and education in the home building industry to create long-term solutions to homelessness and help build the workforce of the future. Through partnership with local high school construction programs and adult pre-apprenticeship programs, participants can gain the knowledge and experience necessary to pursue careers in a field with stable employment opportunities leading to self-sufficiency and long-term stability. In addition, HBF has awarded over $300,000 in college scholarships to students interested in pursuing careers in construction management, architecture and engineering. Click here for more information about scholarship opportunities.
Major fundraisers include: Gala & Auction each spring, Trap Shoot fundraiser each fall and an annual year-end fund drive. Click here for more information about the annual events.