Give as you Go^™

Our Support Center team partnered with CASA of Central Oregon to help make childhood a little brighter for local youth. Team members built and donated 20 bikes, which were gifted to children in foster care throughout our community. Through this partnership, more children now have bikes of their own—boosting confidence and offering a sense of freedom contributing to brighter days and happier futures.

Members of our Montana team spent time volunteering at the Missoula Food Bank. The team sorted roughly 3,000 pounds of food, helping provide Thanksgiving meals for families in the Missoula community. Our team is proud to support the important work of the food bank and help ensure neighbors in need can enjoy a holiday meal.

Our South Idaho team volunteered at The Closet in Boise, a nonprofit that provides free clothing and shoes to teens in need. Team members spent time sorting donations and transitioning the store’s inventory from winter items to spring and summer clothing. They were also honored to present a $3,000 First Story Grant to help further support the organization’s impact in the community

Our I-5 team participated in the 3rd annual cleanup event with Giving A Hoot in Albany, Oregon. Team members spent several hours removing trash near the I-5 off-ramp to help improve the appearance of the community. We are proud to support Giving A Hoot and its mission to keep the City of Albany clean, beautiful, and thriving.

Our Inland Northwest team partnered with Safety Net to support young adults aging out of foster care. Safety Net furnishes first apartments with furniture and household essentials to help create safe and welcoming homes. The team donated three pickup beds full of gently used model home furniture along with a $3,500 gift to further support their efforts in helping young adults take their next steps toward independence.

The South Washington team came together for a team-building event with a purpose—assembling 20 bikes to donate to the Richland Police Department. These bikes were later raffled off at the department’s National Night Out event, helping bring joy to local families. Interim Chief of Police Craig Meidl accepted the donation on behalf of the department during the Peach Tree Estates community groundbreaking event, which drew nearly 60 attendees. Mayor Richardson also shared her excitement about Hayden Homes building in Richland again and expressed her appreciation for First Story.

Our Support Center team members have regularly volunteered with NeighborImpact Food Bank, supporting their efforts to provide food and essential resources to local families. From sorting and organizing thousands of pounds of food, to stocking and cleaning their Fresh to You mobile pantry truck, to loading Thanksgiving meal boxes, these efforts directly benefit families in need throughout the community. The team is proud to continue partnering with NeighborImpact to help strengthen the communities we serve.

Our Montana team was honored to support NW Montana Stand Down in Kalispell, an organization that provides food, medical equipment, and essential resources to veterans and their families. Our team toured the facility, presented a donation, and helped restock much-needed hygiene supplies. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to those who have served our country and community.

The Oregon team was proud to join community members in restoring the West Albany Baseball Field, which had been condemned due to years of weathering, aging, and lack of funding. Twenty Hayden Homes and Simplicity by Hayden Homes team members stepped up to help, replacing boards in the bleachers, repairing a dugout, replacing siding, and contributing a $2,500 donation toward further repairs. Albany Mayor Alex Johnson attended the event and highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships, emphasizing how these efforts will ensure the field remains playable for future generations.

The Inland Northwest team was honored to support Matt’s Place Foundation by participating in their golf tournament and contributing a $10,000 donation during the raise-the-paddle segment at dinner. Matt’s Place Foundation provides hope and housing for families affected by ALS, a disease that gradually deteriorates neuron cells in the brain and spinal cord. The team is grateful for the organization's impact in the community and its efforts to raise awareness for ALS.

The Central Oregon team was honored to support Oasis Village in Redmond, a low-barrier entry shelter dedicated to providing security, stability, and access to essential services for those experiencing chronic homelessness. After breaking ground just four months previously, the first 20 residents have officially moved in. Team members Jacob Clark, Jeff Mauser, Nick Kessler, and Anthony Cobian worked tirelessly—through nights and weekends—to ensure 15 finished units were delivered by the January 10 deadline. The Employee Experience and Production teams also stepped in to complete final cleanings and touch-ups, including testing heating units, caulking, and painting. Their hard work and dedication helped make this milestone possible!

In Tri-Cities our team members have supported the 2nd Harvest Food Bank for over a decade! At their most recent volunteer engagement, our teams packaged enough food to serve 10,000 families in the counties in which we build, and First Story donated a check to support the non-profit to help them provide an additional 75,000 meals. 2nd Harvest brings community resources together to feed people in need through empowerment, education and partnerships. We are thrilled to support this incredible organization!

The South Idaho team had the opportunity to volunteer at The Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Nampa, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of homeless and addicted individuals. The team helped organize and sort donated clothes and school supplies, which will benefit hundreds of families in the community in the coming weeks.

Our Support Center team members helped with some heavy lifting for local nonprofit Furnish Hope, who transforms empty houses into welcoming homes for families in need of furnishings and household essentials throughout Central Oregon. Furnish Hope furnishes over 50 households per month and are always looking for volunteers to help out. Our team was honored to lend a helping hand!

Our Oregon team members took part in an exciting team build, where they packed emergency backpacks for the Samaritan Albany General Hospital’s backpack program. Our team was also honored to present a $25,000 donation from Hayden Homes and First Story to launch the “Hayden Homes & First Story Backpack Fund” which will help to provide support and more sustainable funding for the Food Backpack Program.

Our team in South Idaho volunteered at the Idaho Diaper Bank, helping the nonprofit package over 14,000 diapers for families in need. They also presented them with a $5,000 First Story Giving Grant to support their mission to build stronger, healthier families by providing access to basic hygiene to keep babies clean, dry and happy.

Our team members love getting their hands dirty to help their community! Over 50 of our team members volunteered with the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace to construct 75 beds that went to kids throughout the Central Oregon community. This non-profit believes that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs. No kid sleeps on the floor in their town, and we couldn't agree more!

Our team in South Washington held a park dedication for Maple Grove Park in Moses Lake. They thought this was a great opportunity to bring the community together and support a local cause at the same time. Together alongside nearly 100 community members, they joined in a ribbon cutting ceremony, painted pavers that will be installed at the park, and were able to present a large donation of toys and equipment to the Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin on behalf of Hayden Homes.

Our team in Spokane, Washington volunteers at many non-profits including Embrace Washington. Embrace Washington is committed to caring for and supporting children in foster care within our community. Our team has enjoyed spending their time and resources to support and mentor these children! Our partnership with First Story has also allowed us to donate to this organization to help them further their efforts in the Spokane area.

Our team members participated in Walk to Defeat ALS, a powerful gathering of individuals and communities to make a difference. Through education, support groups, access to care and advocacy, they are working to defeat ALS and provide hope to people living with ALS and their families.