Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity celebrates successful $4 million capital campaign
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity capped off its successful Humanity in Action Capital Campaign with a celebration at Tetherow Resort on Nov. 2. The event raised over $100K, pushing the campaign over its $4M goal.
Boosted by a $50K match from Laurie & Kent Thomas, donations were made through a lively paddle raise led by emcee Shanan Kelly. The event also featured speeches from Habitat staff and homeowners, and live music by Eugene-based High Step Society.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Central Oregon community for supporting this campaign. It provides a lasting investment to ensure that hardworking families and individuals can stay in our community and enjoy the stability of homeownership,” said Carly Colgan, CEO of Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity.
The Humanity in Action Capital Campaign kicked off in 2021 with the aim to achieve a long-term, systemic impact in both the Bend and Redmond communities by:
- Raising $4 Million
- Completing 40 new affordable homes by 2024
- Establishing a base for building 20 homes per year after 2024
“Celebrating the successful campaign is a wonderful achievement,” said Darrion Cotroneo, Director of Development. “But our work isn’t done. We’ve increased our capacity to build more homes than ever before, and our next goal is to raise $1.5M annually to continue to make an impact on the housing crisis in Central Oregon.”
Habitat leverages grants and fundraising to cover the difference between construction costs and what a working-class household can afford. Donations made through the end of 2023 will double their impact thanks to generous matching funds from the TallTreeTrust.
About Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Bend-Redmond Habitat builds strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership for families and individuals in Bend and Redmond. We are dedicated to changing lives by bringing people together to help make a difference in our communities. Since 1989, Bend-Redmond Habitat has served 225 families with affordable homeownership and repaired 145 homes, providing more than 1100 children and adults with a safe, secure, and healthy home.
bendredmondhabitat.org (541) 385-5387.
The Bend ReStore is a home improvement resale center that accepts and sells a wide variety of building materials, appliances, and home furnishings. All proceeds from the ReStore benefit Bend-Redmond Habitat’s mission. For more information, restorebend.org, 541.312.6709.
