Hayden Homes, a Central Oregon-based homebuilder and member of the National Association of Home Builders, has joined the Builder Giving Challenge, a nationwide initiative uniting 17 homebuilders in a commitment to raise $10 million over the next two years for nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening communities, expanding housing access, and improving lives across the country.
Together, participating builders produce more than 5,000 homes annually across the United States and share a commitment to investing in the communities where they build and live.
As part of the initiative, Hayden Homes will support nonprofit programs in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, reporting twice each year on funds raised, volunteer hours contributed, and local housing initiatives supported.
In the second quarter of 2026, Hayden Homes committed $65,000 in donations and sponsorships to organizations across the Northwest in regions where it serves. Contributions include:
- Oregon I-5 Corridor: $5,000 to Mid-Willamette Family YMCA Veterans Housing, which provides affordable housing, supportive services, and community connections for veterans in the Mid-Willamette Valley.
- Central Oregon: $2,000 and 12 birthday bags to MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, which strengthens families and helps prevent child abuse through therapeutic early childhood education, parenting support, and resources for families facing significant challenges. The birthday bags included supplies for a birthday party, along with stuffed animals, books, toys, and other items. Hayden Homes also contributed $2,500 to Clear Mourning to support Camp Courage, a three-day summer camp that helps children and teens cope with the death of a loved one, and provided a $35,000 sponsorship to the Tower Theatre, which enriches Central Oregon through performing arts, educational programs, and community events.
- Inland Northwest Washington: $2,500 to TESH, Inc., a developmental disability agency providing child development, independent living, and employment choices and training to children, youth, and adults with disabilities.
- South Washington: $5,000 to the Richland Police Department Foundation, supporting equipment, programs, and community initiatives that promote safety and connection. Hayden Homes also committed $5,000 to HopeSource, which helps individuals and families achieve stability and self-sufficiency through housing, employment, food access, energy assistance, and other essential services.
- South Idaho: $2,500 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Magic Valley, which provides safe spaces, mentorship, and programs supporting academic success, leadership, and healthy development. Hayden Homes also committed $2,500 to Man Up Crusade, which equips young men with mentorship, life skills, and leadership opportunities.
- Montana: $2,500 to Youth Homes, which is opening a therapeutic shelter called Birnbaum Youth Home scheduled to open in Missoula in September 2026. The home will provide safety, stability, and healing for youth ages 12 to 17 in crisis.
“Homebuilders build more than houses — we build homes that strengthen the local economies and build strong communities,” said Deb Flagan, vice president at Hayden Homes. “This challenge highlights the incredible work homebuilders contribute at a local level while showing the collective impact our industry contributes nationally.”
Hayden Homes’ pledge reflects broader contributions of the homebuilding industry that often go unrecognized: stable, attainable housing supports local businesses, strengthens schools, and anchors neighborhoods for generations. Homebuilders, who are among the most active employers and community investors at the local level, are using the Builder Giving Challenge to make that commitment visible and measurable.
“Homebuilders take enormous pride in giving back to the communities they serve,” said Jim Tobin, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders. “Every day, across this country, our members are not just building homes. They are coaching youth sports, volunteering at food banks, funding local nonprofits, and investing in our neighborhoods.”
Progress toward the $10 million national goal will be reported publicly and regularly, ensuring that the collective impact of the industry is transparent and celebrated as it grows.
About Hayden Homes:
Established in Redmond 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 created 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.
About the Builder Giving Challenge:
The Builder Giving Challenge is a two-year, $10 million giving pledge uniting seventeen homebuilding companies — all members of the National Association of Home Builders’ Builder 20 program — around a shared commitment to strengthen the communities where they build. Participating companies track and report contributions twice annually, keeping the collective effort transparent and accountable.
Participating Builders:
- Alvarez Construction
- Atlantic Builders
- Creative Homes
- Empire Communities
- Garman Builders
- Hayden Homes
- Home Creations
- Isle Communities
- Nilson Homes
- Papparone Homes
- Petros Homes
- Rowles Company
- Ryder Homes
- Skogman Homes
- Southern Homes
- Stateson Homes
- Veridian Homes
