As Claire, Kisky and the First Story team ramp up work for our annual fundraising event, right alongside us you’ll find a crew of bright, motivated young people who know how to roll up their sleeves and get to work.

The Team Build 4 Kids was something Kris’ entire family got behind. His wife and son helped load up trucks full of donations and joined in the raising of the walls.

Now in her fifth year at Hayden Homes, Katy Wooderson, Vice President of Marketing, is at the heart of telling the story of the special connection between

In 2010 when Builders FirstSource first got involved with First Story,it just felt like the right thing to do...

A few years ago, the team at St. Vincent De Paul’s of Bend looked around at the growing number of homeless community members in Bend and knew something more had to be done.

Here at First Story, we know that homeownership creates stability for families. And once that solid foundation is laid, many of our First Story families find ways to pay it forward by helping to build others up.

See our full list of 2022 grant recipients to date and “check” out some of our favorite moments from the year so far...

When people in Treasure Valley, Idaho, need a compass to navigate the often-complex homebuying process, they can turn to NeighborWorks Boise for guidance.

Getting her First Story house changed everything for Kari Ann Wolff and her children. After years of having her rent unexpectedly increase, or worse, the places she lived sold, homeownership meant stability for her family and a sense of community.

When we caught up with Wojciech “Koz” Kozlowski, who serves as construction manager for Hayden Homes’ eastern region, he had just finished helping fill gas tanks for employees in the Spokane area.

First Story's gift of homeownership sparked founding of Washington nonprofit assisting homeless people.

Alex Johnson II, who serves as mayor of Albany, Oregon, is an enthusiastic supporter of First Story. “Other mayors can call me—you can share my phone number and email address,” he told us.

We recently caught up with Marissa at her First Story home and got a tour.

Before having her kids, Jillian Hanes moved around a lot. So often, in fact, she remembers never feeling comfortable hanging photographs and art on the wall. “No place ever felt like home,” she explained. That all changed when she became a homeowner through First Story.

After a time, it’s only natural that some of our homebuyers will spread their wings as their broods grow, their nests empty, or new opportunities require migration.

Finding a rental house is challenging enough. Add kids and pets to the equation and securing a home becomes even more daunting. That’s one of the reasons Justin Hawkins is so thankful for First Story.

Behind every First Story home is a team of people who make it happen.

The Linn-Benton Housing Authority (LBHA) is a long-standing First Story community partner and works hand-in-hand with the families who inspire our mission.

Shelly and her two teenagers moved into their First Story home in 2018 and since then have made the house a haven for their family.

As soon as Board President Caleb Anderson crossed paths with First Story and Hayden Watson, he was inspired and compelled by the mission.