Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes today announced a pledge to invest $25 million to charitable causes by 2030, alongside the launch of its Give As You Go™ Fund, an initiative connecting homebuilding with a commitment to building a strong community across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
The fund will focus on philanthropic priorities including housing solutions, youth and
education, food security, and Hayden Homes’ non-profit, First Story. There are two key pillars to the fund. The first, at the heart of the program, directly involves homeowners. Hayden Homes now fully funds a donation of $300 for each new home sold, which the company calls “Every Home Gives”. A portion supports First Story, a nonprofit expanding access to homeownership, while the remainder supports local nonprofits in the county where the home is sold. Hayden Homes buyers are invited to nominate a nonprofit organization they care about, ensuring that philanthropy stays local, personal, and connected to real community needs.
The second pillar of the Hayden Homes $25 million pledge directs company philanthropic
dollars to support a broad range of charitable community initiatives. To help launch the Give as You Go Fund in Oregon this year, Hayden Homes has committedtens of thousands of dollars to Oregon nonprofit and charitable organizations, including Oregon Habitat for Humanity, PeaceHealth Cottage Grove, Rooted Homes, Horner Cycling Foundation, Deschutes Children’s Foundation, NeighborImpact, the COCC Foundation, Ponderosa Players, and more.
The fund will benefit many communities across the Northwest. Hayden Homes also today
presented $100,000 to the Walla Walla Public Library in Washington State to support the
organization’s “The Next Chapter” renovation project, including the new Hayden Homes
Creativity Center.
“From the beginning, we’ve believed that supporting the communities where we build is not
only a privilege, but our responsibility,” said Dennis Murphy, CEO of Hayden Homes. “The
Give As You Go™ Fund puts this belief into action. Attainable housing is only part of what it
takes to build a strong community, and this is the next iteration of how Hayden Homes will
continue showing up in the communities we serve.”
This $25 million pledge comes as many Northwest communities continue to face rising
housing costs alongside eroding affordability of local services and basic needs. Hayden
Homes’ core business model focuses on building homes for households
earning approximately 100–120% of area median income, while also investing in the
communities where those homes are built.
ABOUT HAYDEN HOMES
Established in Redmond, Oregon in 1989, Hayden Homes has provided over 28,000 new
homes to price-conscious, value-driven homebuyers in underserved, secondary markets
throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Hayden Homes continues to be the
largest privately-owned new home builder in the Pacific Northwest. Hayden Homes exists
to Give As You Go™, so together we build a strong community, and lead fulfilled lives.
Hayden Homes has contributed $7.7 billion to local economies and has supported more
than 112,000 jobs since the company’s inception. Hayden Homes supports philanthropic
efforts in the communities in which they build and have contributed more than $88 million
in charitable donations with the flagship of their giving through the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, First
Story. To date, First Story has provided over 125 families throughout the Pacific Northwest
with an affordable home and a first step toward financial freedom. The Hayden Homes
brand family of companies includes Simplicity by Hayden Homes, Wise Size
Homes and Hayden Homes, all providing an unparalleled selection of opportunities for
those looking to purchase a new home.
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