Kevin's aging electric forced-air furnace had become so expensive to operate that he rarely turned it on except when absolutely necessary. Although the system still functioned, the cost of running it made staying comfortably warm throughout the winter financially unrealistic.

West Tuality Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that we have joined Energy Trust of Oregon’s (ETO) Community Partner Funding program to deliver no-cost weatherization and energy efficiency solutions to households in our service area. Through this partnership, West Tuality Habitat will provide critical repairs to homeowners who are low-income and/or have a military veteran, senior or a person with disabilities in the household.

West Tuality Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce an award of $100K from the JTMF Foundation to be used for critical home repairs and accessibility solutions for seniors in Western Washington County. As part of West Tuality Habitat’s Critical and Minor Home Repair program, this partnership will provide senior homeowners with essential, no-cost repairs that would otherwise be financially out of reach.

If you volunteer with West Tuality Habitat for Humanity in 2026, please log your volunteer hours at America250.org/America-Gives, part of America250, the official nonpartisan organization established by Congress to lead the USA's 250th anniversary commemoration. A live national counter on the site will track participation in real time, showcasing the collective hours of service across all 50 states, 5 territories, and Washington, D.C. more details at our blog.

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. 2026 marks 25 years since the first UN International Year of Volunteers in 2001. The purpose of the year is to recognize, promote, and amplify the vital role of volunteerism in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, and to urge governments and organizations to integrate volunteerism into policies and strategies. Each Habitat for Humanity affiliate is a part of the worldwide effort, undertaken by various organizations and governments, to achieve the SDGs. What are they? This article talks more about them and Habitat’s work in relation to the SDGs.