June 6, 2025

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Learning new skills and supporting Women Build!

Women WELD for Habitat! Last weekend was our annual Women Weld workshop, led by the amazing Chip Ford and the McMinnville High School Fabrication Department. With many first-time welders in the room, and plenty of experienced volunteers (thank you, students!) to help out, our group came together to learn new skills and develop confidence in the world of welding – AND raise crucial funds for MacHabitat’s Women Build homes.

Looking for more experiences that support our Women Build? Our next opportunity: An upcoming relaxing Sound Bath Experience, hosted by Julie Arzner at Fern Haven Healing on Sunday, June 29.

Summer has arrived, and we are raffling off a gorgeous handcrafted Sand Castle Centerpiece! Tickets are sold in person at the MacHabitat ReStore for $2 each or 6 for $10 and may be purchased during open hours.

The Raffle winner will be drawn Saturday, June 14 - don't miss the opportunity to support Habitat and WIN this beautiful piece!

MacHabitat supports ALL affordable housing opportunities in Yamhill County! Did you know our partners at the Housing Authority are getting closer to opening the Stratus Village affordable apartments in McMinnville? Their waitlist is NOW OPEN - see more information here!

June 2025 - National Homeownership Month! This is a great time to get involved as a volunteer, or to make a donation to support MacHabitat's work to build and repair safe, affordable homes here in the McMinnville area.

June 3-14: RAFFLE at the ReStore! We are raffling off a gorgeous handcrafted Sand Castle Centerpiece to kick off the summer. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10 and may be purchased at our ReStore during open hours. Raffle winner will be drawn Saturday, June 14!

Sunday, June 22, 1-3pm - Homeowner 101 DIY Class in collaboration with the McMinnville Tool Library. Learn all the DIY tips and tricks to maintain your home! Located at the MacHabitat ReStore 1040 SE 1st St.

Thursday, June 26: MacHabitat Booth at the Farmer's Market! Come visit our booth from 11:30am-5:30pm at 1st & Cowls St, McMinnville to learn more about our programs and upcoming opportunities to get involved.

Sunday, June 29: Sound Bath with Fern Haven Healing! Join us for a fully immersive sound bath at Alpine Fitness as a fundraiser for MacHabitat's Women Build program! A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are surrounded by soothing sound vibrations created by instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and drums. As the frequencies wash over you, they can support emotional release, energetic clearing, and overall well-being. Experience includes tea and a goodie bag to take home. REGISTER HERE!

Thank you to the McMinnville High School Fabrication Dept!

Tremendous thanks to Chip Ford and McMinnville High School Fabrication Dept for their partnership each year to host "Women Weld!" We appreciate the gift of Chip's time and welding expertise for this event that empowers and uplifts women in our community, and raise funds for our Women Build homes! And the MHS students showed great leadership and mentorship making our first-timer welders feel at home.

Thank you, Chip and the MHS Fabrication students!