We end the day with some lighted pumpkins on the front porch, along with some spider webs and scary stuff to decorate the neighborhood...

“When we found out we had been chosen to receive a First Story home we screamed and danced around our living room for a very long time"...

It’s Pumpkin Season, Charlie Brown!.....

Follow Claire and I as we bring smiles...

In the world of non-profits, volunteers make the world go round and at First Story it is no different...

The concept of Building Wealth for our homeowners is cornerstone here at First Story...

I’ve always had an adventurous spirit and a soul built for exploring...

I have picked up and moved 20 times in my life...

Hang in there parents…. you’re ALMOST there.....

“Can you believe I get my keys in less than two weeks?”...

A new home often means a new pet...

Every day at First Story is rewarding. But, it is easy to get caught up in all of the daily tasks...

I have been in the nonprofit world for over 20 years...

“Oh wait, there is another baby in there,” ...

It’s your first summer in your new house and you are ready to have a party...

The people that receive and live in our grant homes are the literal foundation of what makes First Story...

This month’s First Story Hi-Five goes to Dave Montagne. Dave, a proud Oregon State Beaver alumni and ambassador...

We all heard the words ‘you can’t have it all’ growing up.