First Story

100 Stories No. 100: 🎉 We did it! 🎉 Wow! This year we told #100Stories of our impact in honor of our 100th homeowner. Missed a story? You can view them at firststory.org/100-stories ow.ly/wI7m50M3Qvs

100 Stories No. 99: Thank you for celebrating 100 homeowners with us! 🎉 In 2023, #firststory will turn 25 AND we’ll celebrate Claire’s 13th year with the organization. Thanks for being a part of our journey! #100stories #acauseworthbuilding #nonprofit

100 Stories No. 97: THANK YOU to all our #FirstStory community partners! It takes a village, well actually, several villages to build affordable homes in the PNW! #100stories #100homeowners #nonprofit #acauseworthbuilding #firststorynw

100 Stories No. 96: Give As You Go™. That’s the mission of our building partner, @HaydenHomes, and that mission drives our @FirstStoryorg Giving Grants initiative. These organizations are changing lives in Oregon, Idaho and Washington, and we’re thrilled to support them!

100 Stories No. 94: Nonprofits helping nonprofits. That's the story Rys Fairbrother is writing with his nonprofit, What if we Could? Check out our blog to learn how Rys is using What If We Could? to create a community of giving---> ow.ly/njoY50LILQp #firststory #100stories

100 Stories No. 92: Around 500 Central Oregon kids spend time in foster care every year. Want to help them but not sure how? With Giving Grant recipient @EveryChildOR you can! Learn more on our blog ---> ow.ly/Ibbk50LKniz #100Stories #acauseworthbuilding #firststory

100 Stories No. 91: Every year in Idaho, Avenues for Hope raises money for housing nonprofits like #FirstStory. Their support is literally "the key" to housing for families across the state. Last year, the program raised $2.6 million! Thank you, Avenues for Hope! #100stories

100 Stories No. 90: Welcome our newest board members, Alan and Levi! We're excited to build our impact with you both as new members of #FirstStory’s Board of Directors! #100stories #100homeowners #nonprofit #acauseworthbuilding #firststorynw

100 Stories No. 86: A message of gratitude from our founder, Hayden Watson! When you have a good idea and are surrounded by good people, you can do anything! Thanks to the many folks with big hearts and can-do attitudes that make #FirstStory possible. Happy Thanksgiving!

100 Stories No. 85: @Bend_Subaru really shares the love! For every car Matt Thomas' team sells between now and Jan. 3, they’ll donate $250 to #FirstStory! #100stories #nonprofit #subaru #subarubend #bend #Oregon

Donate here: ow.ly/jFoM50Lz7eh

100 Stories No. 84: Join us to provide homeowner education scholarships for families! 1. Your support may be THE reason a family owns their own home someday. 2. There are more barriers to homeownership & families need support. 3. Homeowner education empowers vulnerable families.

100 Stories No. 83: cheers to 100 home dedications! 🍾 Confetti 🎉 Balloons🎈 Champagne🥂 All of those things, plus keys to your very own home 🔑🏡 Congratulations to all 100 #FirstStory homeowners! We're thrilled we got to be a part of your homeownership journey.

100 Stories No. 82: After going through @saveawarrior’s 72-hour, life-saving program, Matt Bassitt was inspired to help other veterans and first responders cope with ongoing trauma. Blog-----> ow.ly/a2eN50LiFia #FirstStory #give #veterans #100stories #nonprofit

100 Stories No. 81: CENTRAL OREGON GIVES is now live! Families are wishing for their own “Home Sweet Home” this holiday season. Help them with the 2022 HOMEOWNER EDUCATION FUNDRAISING PROJECT. Give at ow.ly/Ck9t50Lz9Kf and get a gift for every $25 donation or more!

100 Stories No. 80: Buying a home is the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime, yet many go into the process without any preparation. @neighborimpact changes that with homeowner education in partnership with #firststory. #100stories #acauseworthbuilding

We're so proud to partner with @HaydenHomes, LLC, winner of the 2022 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation from Portland Business Journal. So well deserved. We look forward to continuing to build strong communities across the PNW with you! bit.ly/3NDmCnn

100 Stories No. 79: How did #firststory get its start? Shon Rae can tell you. She was there when the Hayden Giving Fund transformed into the First Story we know and love today. Learn more about First Story’s start on our blog ----> ow.ly/Uy1g50LjzaG

100 Stories No. 78: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT We're launching a special holiday campaign to raise money for homeowner education scholarships! Get the full low-down from Claire and Kisky here! #100stories #100homeowners #nonprofit #acauseworthbuilding #firststorynw #haydenhomes

100 Stories No. 76: #FirstStory is so proud to support organizations making a difference across Oregon, Washington and Idaho! "Check" out our Q3 Giving Grant grant recipients. #100stories #100homeowners #nonprofit #acauseworthbuilding #firststorynw