April 6, 2011
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Families Celebrate New Neighborhood
Habitat for Humanity is thanking local
building material company Parr Lumber
for supplying materials for the final phase
of nine homes and the new community
center at the Jubilee Commons neighbor­
hood.
The 23-home neighborhood is located
in the Rockwood area at 635 S.E 197th
Ave. Jubilee Commons is Habitat for
Humanity’s largest neighborhood in Or­
egon.
Since work began on the project, Parr
Lumber has provided building materials
for all 23 homes. Officials of Habitat for
Humanity estimate that the company’s
help and donations have saved over
$20,000.
Parr Lumber is one of Habitat for
Humanity’s largest donors in the Port­
land metro area, supplying many of the
building materials for Habitat’s local
projects.
Habitat for Humanity is known for
reaching out to families that are one step
away from homelessness. The organiza­
tion sells the homes at cost, making no
profit. Houses are sold below market
value because of volunteer labor and
donations.
Families pay a 1 percent down pay­
ment on a 0 percent-interest mortgage.
Instead of being in a vulnerable and frag-
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ile economic position, Habitat families Residents in the Rockwood neighborhood o f east Multnomah County celebrate the construction o f Habitat
find themselves in a position of strength, for Humanity's Jubilee Commons.
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Celebrating 29 years of providing
quality, affordable housing and opportunities for
individuals, families and communities to thrive.
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P ortland, OR 97214
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