HAYDEN HOMES TO REFURBISH ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FACILITY WITH DONATED TIME AND MATERIALS

40-50 team members will participate in a major volunteer effort on July 16, and present the nonprofit with a surprise donation at the event

Eugene, Ore., July 12, 2024 —Dozens of employees from Hayden Homes and Simplicity by Hayden Homes will gather at the St. Vincent de Paul Eugene Service Station from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, to refurbish the facility and conduct a clean up on the property.

The 40-50 team members will utilize materials donated to St. Vincent de Paul to spruce up the service center, which is a welcoming day shelter where adults experiencing homelessness can access food, day shelter, clothing, laundry, showers, supplies and stabilizing assistance during personal crises.

The Hayden Homes volunteers will repaint much of the interior of the social services hub and also tend to maintenance on the outside of the building such as weed pulling and freshening up the landscaping. First Story, a nonprofit founded by Hayden Homes in 1998, will also make a surprise donation to St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County at the event, including a big check presentation.

“St. Vincent de Paul is so grateful to partner with Hayden Homes on these much-needed improvements to our facility,” said Stefani Roybal, philanthropy director for St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County. “With this support from Hayden Homes to tackle critical maintenance, we’re able to keep dollars focused on what matters most–assisting those in need with our innovative programs and services.”

The project and donation is a celebration of Hayden Homes’ mission to Give As You Go™ so together we build a strong community and lead fulfilled lives. The day of volunteering is one of dozens held each year across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana by the company, which is the largest private home builder in the Northwest.

“Hayden Homes exists to provide access to quality homes and to build a strong community,” said Deb Flagan, Hayden Homes vice president of community engagement and giving. “We have been so impressed by St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County’s incredible contributions to providing housing for youth and families in need. This partnership is a natural fit that we hope will help the organization serve even more families in the Eugene and Springfield area.”

St. Vincent de Paul is Lane County’s largest human services organization and serves 35,000 people per year with emergency and homeless services, affordable housing and basic needs support. The organization’s mission is to assist the vulnerable and those in need of consolation, seeking out and utilizing every resource. The nonprofit has received awards for its transitional housing facilities, including for attractive design and commitment to energy efficiency.

The volunteer event will take place at 450 Hwy 99 N, Eugene OR 97402, on the following schedule:

• 1-1:15 p.m.: Hayden Homes team members arrive on-site
• 1:15-1:45 p.m.: Introductions and work party instructions
• 1:45-2 p.m.: Grant delivery and check presentation
• 2-4 pm.: Painting and property clean up

Media are welcome to attend. Learn more about St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County at www.svdp.us.