Call It What It Is
In April, Brittany Wisner moved into a new apartment at HRB’s Janet West. It was a long-awaited homecoming for a woman who found her safe space on Bainbridge Island as a child and now provides one to high school students in her role at Bainbridge Youth Services.
The Making of a 10-year-old Philanthropist
How three girls put their creativity to work and raised funds for causes that they cared about. For one girl, Ruby Sowder, it was a matter of honoring a family commitment to affordable housing.
HRB, a different sort of land trust
We conserve, as well as develop. We are stewards, as well as realtors. We are a community land trust, and our affordable homes are here forever.
I don’t want to be anywhere but home
At a difficult time, Emma Aubrey found HRB. And from the safety and stability of HRB housing, she built a successful law career, raised her family, and qualified to buy a home of her own.
Get ready to age in place
In this podcast HRB's Emily Klein discusses how our Independent Living Program makes it possible for older adults to stay in the homes and communities they know and love, creating "a rich web of intergenerational connections" that benefits everyone.
The Front Porch Vol 44, Spring 2021
In this issue: Scattered-site development at Wallace Cottages; Independent Living Program; From the Director; From Ivory Coast to Bainbridge Island; Board on why HRB matters
Another remarkable fundraiser is in the books!
Thanks to all of you and our wonderful sponsors we set another record. We are so proud of this community and how they stand up for their neighbors and [...]
The Front Porch, Vol 43, September 2020
In this issue: Lamping retires; HRB update; From the director; From the chair; Register to vote; ZOOM into HRB
The Front Porch Vol 42, March 2020
In this issue: From the director; Island change; From the chair; Independent Living; Powerful Partnership; Local artist - Amy D'apice
Council member Sarah Blossom exits speaking on housing affordability
At council last week, outgoing Council member Sarah Blossom spoke from the heart about the housing affordability crisis facing Bainbridge Island. Click here for the text of her presentation [...]
Steven Falk talks about why housing policy is climate policy and how the two are linked.
Last year Steven Falk took a courageous stand for climate change and housing, and became the subject of a National Public Radio news story. His remarks at our fundraising [...]
The Front Porch Vol 40, September 2019
In This Issue: 550 Madison Director's Letter Scattered Site Homeownership Houseparties Testimonials Download PDF Newsletter
Listen to the Podcast: 550 Madison & Suzuki
HRB Executive Director Phedra Elliott and Fundraising & Communications Manager Penny Lamping were recently featured on a BCB podcast: What's happening with 550 Madison and the Suzuki property. Listen [...]
HRB is hiring – join our incredible team!
HRB is looking for dedicated team members to work with us to further our mission. We have two positions open at this time: Independent Living Project Coordinator and Maintenance Assistant. [...]
Suzuki Property – Advocacy Needed!
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550 Update – HRB Collaboration
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March Advocacy Email
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The Front Porch Vol 39, March 2019
In This Issue: Director’s Letter Chairman’s Letter Rental Stock HRB Timeline Strategic Plan Social Media Download PDF Newsletter
Listen to the Podcast: What is HRB?
Recently we were featured on BCB: The Voices of Bainbridge Island podcast. Listen to the Podcast