First Story

06/23/2026

Little Miss Thing One and Thing Two are ready to play,
First Story’s final team build — hip hip hooray!

With wild hair, laughter and hearts full of cheer,
The most Seuss-ical event of the whole year!

06/12/2026

What’s better than celebrating one family? Celebrating two!

Wednesday was truly the best of both worlds—we kicked off the day with another Seuss-inspired team build, participating in activities to support the wonderful work our nonprofit partner Advocates Against Family Violence is doing. And to top it all off, we wrapped up the day with a double home dedication for the Law and Toomey families. Now, that’s what we call a winning combination! Thank you to Hayden Homes - Southern Idaho, Simplicity by Hayden Homes, City of Caldwell, and everyone else who came to show support!

06/08/2026

We’re getting ready for Wednesday’s dedication with ! Take a tour with us of one of the two Fresh Starts we’ll be dedicating 🏡

06/04/2026

Still grinning ear to ear after yesterday’s team build—swinging hammers, raising walls, and stacking up hope for Liliya and her awesome kiddos!

We had a blast channeling our inner Dr. Seuss with our friends from Hayden Homes - Inland Northwest, Simplicity by Hayden Homes, the City of Spokane Valley - Municipal Government and the City of Spokane - Municipal Government.

Can’t wait to come back in the fall for Liliya’s big dedication day!

06/03/2026

Fired up and dressed up for our Suessy-themed Team Build Day with Hayden Homes!!!

06/02/2026

We’re fired up to raise hammers and hope,
A Suess-y team build with Hayden Homes — how dope! 🔨

05/26/2026

Last week, we kicked off wall raising season with Kimberly’s family, Hayden Homes - Central Oregon, the City of Bend, Oregon Government and so many other incredible partners!

Working together, we’re building more than just homes—we’re building pathways to affordable homeownership. We’re thrilled for Kimberly as her journey begins, and can’t wait to celebrate the milestones ahead.

05/21/2026

It's been busy at First Story! Thank you to The Nugget for including this amazing story about our newest First Story homeowners and highlighting how we make it all happen with Hayden Homes, LLC, Simplicity by Hayden Homes and city and community partners.

Dana and Kellen Charpentier and their three children popped a giant balloon filled with confetti in the entryway of their new home on Friday, May 15. The balloon was filled with more than confetti - it also contained the keys to their new place, a home made accessible to them through the First Story...

05/20/2026

Today we’re at Build A Story Lane for a morning of Seuss-y fun! What a way to kick off wall raising season 🥳

05/19/2026

That’s right! Tomorrow morning First Story is going Seuss! Can’t wait to kick off our team builds in style with Central Oregon. 🔨 💚