June Sponsor Spotlight

Shelley Henderson

At Albany Area Habitat for Humanity, we are fortunate to partner with organizations that share our commitment to building stronger communities. This month, we are proud to spotlight Copper Rock Real Estate and owner Shelley Henderson for their partnership through the Fix It Forward Campaign supporting our Critical Repair Program.

Copper Rock Real Estate is a locally owned brokerage serving the Mid-Willamette Valley. While they help business owners, nonprofits, investors, and families achieve their real estate goals, their impact extends far beyond buying and selling properties. Their mission is to provide local wisdom, deliver real results, and make a positive impact in the communities they serve.

What makes Copper Rock unique is their unwavering commitment to relationships and community. Their guiding values—Be Different. Be Generous. Commit to Relationships.—shape every interaction they have. Although they describe themselves as a small brokerage, they firmly believe that small organizations can make a big difference. That commitment was recognized when they were named the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year in 2026.

For Shelley and her team, investing in the local community is simply part of who they are.

"We live here, work here, and raise our families here," Shelley explains. "Investing in our community helps create stronger neighborhoods, stronger businesses, and more opportunities for everyone."

Their support of Albany Area Habitat for Humanity was inspired by a shared belief in the power of homeownership. As real estate professionals, they see firsthand the life-changing impact a safe and stable home can have on a family.

"A home provides more than shelter—it provides stability, security, and opportunity," says Shelley. "Habitat helps families build a stronger future while strengthening our community as a whole."

One of Shelley's favorite parts of partnering with Habitat has been watching community members, volunteers, and businesses come together around a common purpose. When asked to describe the partnership in a single word, she chose Community—a fitting reflection of the values both organizations share.

Shelley also encourages other businesses to consider supporting Habitat.

"Do it," she says. "Habitat creates lasting impact, and every contribution makes a difference. It's an opportunity to invest directly in local families and our community's future."

For Shelley, affordable housing is important because it creates stability and opportunity for families. And when asked what "home" means to her, her answer perfectly captures why Habitat's mission matters:

"Home is where family gathers, memories are made, and people feel safe and loved. It's the foundation for so much of what matters most in life."

Outside of work, Shelley enjoys spending time with her husband, Matthew, as they celebrate 28 years of marriage. Together they have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and a grandson who brings them endless joy. Whether golfing, playing pickleball, traveling, or serving the community she loves, Shelley's faith and belief in the importance of relationships remain at the center of everything she does.

We are incredibly grateful for Shelley Henderson and Copper Rock's partnership and support of Albany Area Habitat for Humanity. Their generosity and commitment to community are helping ensure more local families have safe, stable places to call home.

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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!