May Sponsor Spotlight

Eroica Bierly

This month, The Albany Area Habitat for Humanity is proud to spotlight one of our incredible community partners and amazing volunteer whose passion for people, families, and capturing meaningful moments has made a lasting impact on our mission.

What started as taking photos of her oldest daughter years ago has grown into a true passion for photography and storytelling. When she first started her business, she called it “Precious Portraits Photography,” a name that perfectly reflected her love for capturing life’s meaningful memories. Today, her passion for capturing moments in time shines through every event, family interaction, and community celebration she photographs.

What makes her unique is her heart for the Albany community. She believes strongly in giving back and helping make Albany an even better place for local families. Supporting nonprofits — especially organizations that serve children and families — is something deeply important to her personally.

Her past clients have even said that her open personality and lack of judgment made them feel relaxed, comfortable, and at ease.

Her connection with Habitat came naturally after being inspired by our mission and the people behind it. She shared that she “loves the Habitat team” and believes we genuinely care about building a bigger, stronger Albany for everyone.

Affordable housing is especially meaningful to her because of her long involvement in the foster community. Having worked with foster families for more than six years, she has personally witnessed how safe, stable housing can directly impact children and families in crisis. She believes that helping families stay together through accessible and affordable housing creates a stronger future for the entire community.

One of her favorite parts of partnering with Habitat has been photographing our events and seeing the joy on the faces of children and families throughout the community.

When asked to describe her partnership with Habitat in one word, her answer was simple: Friendship.

She encourages other businesses to get involved with Habitat because strong community partnerships benefit everyone. Supporting organizations that serve local families helps create a healthier, stronger Albany for generations to come.

Outside of her work and community involvement, she is a proud mother of six children — four of whom are adopted — can ride a unicycle, and proudly considers herself a huge Disney fan.

To her, “home” is not simply a house. Home is wherever family is.

We are incredibly thankful for her support, generosity, and partnership with Albany Area Habitat for Humanity. Together, we are Building Together for The Future.

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Thank you to the many folks who attended or donated as part of our fundraising dinner at Sybaris Bistro. Thanks to the amazing volunteers, Sybaris staff and PARR Lumber. Because of you, our families will have a brighter, more stable future. Donations of any amount help make the dream of home ownership come true for Albany families in need. If you would like to donate, please click here. Thank you!

Neighborhood Builders ($5,001 +)

Albany PARR Lumber

Matt and Janel Bennett, Sybaris Bistro

Anonymous

Randy and Jody Kruse

L.L.G. Charitable Remainder Unitrust by way of Mennonite Foundation

Frank and Linda Morse Family Foundation

Block Builders ($1000-$5,000)

  • Jim Zanotti/Charles and Anna M. Pedrazzini Foundation
  • Emily Knecht
  • Scott and Angie Lepman, Storage Depot and Blue Ox RV Park
  • Dale and Elizabeth Bargsten
  • RE/MAX Integrity Foundation, Michele Buck, Albany RE/MAX
  • Bank of America Foundation
  • Lowe's Distribution
  • Wells Fargo Foundation
  • Hope Church
  • First Assembly of God
  • William Riley
  • Albany Mennonite Church
  • Oakville Presbyterian Church
  • Umpqua Bank

Home Builders ($100-$999)

  • Dennis McNaught
  • Deborah and Jim Clark
  • Judy Falk
  • Michael Gray, Northwest Financial Group
  • Robert and Pam Lindsay
  • Thomas and Miriam Johnson
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church Albany
  • David Dahlin, Network for Good
  • ATI
  • Jennifer Stuart
  • Mitch Schweickert
  • Kim Armstrong
  • Amy Siddon
  • Peter Greenburg
  • Cary Kiest
  • Amy Ketter
  • Jackie Sailing
  • Laura Kadelbach
  • Stephen Etringer
  • Holly Smith
  • First Burger, owners Jason and Tammy
  • Jerry Koll
  • Chris and Nicole Scariano
  • Valley Homes, Mark and Tina Siegner
  • Karelia Stetz-Waters
  • Masao and Patricia Yatsui
  • Karyn Walker
  • Constance Williamson
  • Greg and Lonnie Holifield
  • Vera Holifield
  • Brendan Kane and Cara Fritz
  • Patrick and Stephanie Hagerty
  • John Hartman and Mitzi Naucler
  • Rolland Brower and Judith Weissert
  • Mark and Deleen Wills
  • Elizabeth Hogeland
  • Dr. Gary Goby
  • Jeff Blackford and Jim Jansen
  • Abel Condria
  • Gary Girdler
  • S2 Industrial, Darrell Johnson
  • Brian and Linda Carroll
  • Pamela and Randall Silbernagel
  • Brian and Linda Carroll
  • Patricia Evans
  • Trina Henderson
  • Judith Lindley
  • Chris Whitfield
  • Faye and Chuck Daellenbach
  • Ken and Carol Stahl
  • America's Mattress
  • Oare and Associates Realty
  • Shannon M. Torrance
  • Thomas Hensler
  • Daniel and Susan Remily
  • Sharon Gisler
  • Joanne  and Donald Rea
  • Beth Everidge
  • Jodi Nelson
  • Jeremiah Megowan
  • Paul and Donna Meyers
  • Howard Poppleton
  • Darrel and Linda Tedisch
  • City of Albany Public Works
  • Don Rea
  • Raymond Hellkamp
  • Holy Cross Mission Society
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Faith Lutheran Church
  • Tim and Teresa McGuire
  • Georgia-Pacific Chemicals, LLC.
  • Ken Gryte
  • Barbara Kleave
  • Knights of Columbus #1577
  • Marilyn Paglinawan
  • Nancy Marshall
  • Elizabeth Evans
  • David and Lydia Beebe
  • Forslund Crane Service
  • Alyssa Sutera -- Scentsy
  • Nicole -- Albany Burgerville
  • Tamara and Mike -- Albany Taco Bell, Airport Road Albany
  • Jeff -- Pizza Amore
  • Liz and Chad Shinn -- Camron Ridge Farmstead
  • Albany Grocery Depot
  • Joe -- Domino's
  • David Huber -- KFC Albany
  • TJ and Kimberly -- Albany Grocery Outlet
  • Dan -- Carl's Jr, Airport Road Albany
  • Steve -- Albany Arby's
  • Mike -- Albany Little Caesar's

Foundation Builders ($25-$99)

  • Paul Daniel, The Home Report
  • Cornelius and Annetta VanderStelt
  • Betty Smith
  • Marian Brown
  • Beverly Ruprecht
  • Marlene Culbertson
  • Nancy Marshall
  • Christine Kennedy
  • Justin Roach
  • George and Cheryl Pugh
  • Linda Booth
  • Jay and Diana Headings
  • Eunice and Marvin Miner
  • Thomas and Sally Sprenger
  • Beverly Weaver
  • Trudy and William Radke
  • Sharon Wylie
  • Kathyrn Garner
  • Anne and Rich Catlin
  • Andrew and Nancy Koll
  • Sherrie Eberhart
  • Lisa Holifield
  • Janine Salvasson
  • Annie Young-Matthews
  • Rebecca Jackson
  • Reginald and Linda Herring
  • Clifford and Judith Clark
  • Mary Jane Girsch
  • Derick Ellingson
  • Ben Braat and Stephanie Whalen
  • Robert Richard and Jennifer Carlson
  • Jamie Williams
  • Joyce Moreira
  • Marlene Culbertson
  • Dan Haake and Delene McGregor Haake
  • Linda and James Lawrence
  • Chris Keys
  • Jessie Clausen
  • S.R. Fletcher & R.Havenick
  • Brenda Summers
  • Albany Human Bean
  • Annie Mae -- Dutch Bros. West Albany
  • Sage -- Coffee Spot
  • Cascade Baking Co. Salem

Every effort is made to acknowledge the generosity of our donors with accuracy.  Please contact our office at 541-967-4030 if you believe there is an omission or error related to your support. Thank you!