“Few stereotypes are as well entrenched — and wrongheaded — as the perception of mobile homes as the marginal housing choice of the destitute and downtrodden.” Andrea Levere, the president of CFED (the Corporation for Enterprise Development), came out swinging with that opening remark on an opinion piece she wrote this weekend. She continued to… Continue reading The NY Times article you shouldn’t miss and what it means for Oregon
Category: Housing Opportumity Blog
Oregon Housing Advocates Storm the Capitol
Thursday, February 6th was the Housing Opportunity Lobby Day for the Oregon Housing Alliance, and with a giant winter storm hitting Oregon, it was a memorable one. Many advocates braved the cold and wintry weather to drive to Salem, while many others joined us in spirit from their homes where they were stuck in the… Continue reading Oregon Housing Advocates Storm the Capitol
Can’t Join Housing Opportunity Day? Participate by Phone or Email!
Can’t join us on Housing Opportunity Lobby Day? You can still participate! On February 6th, set aside just 10 minutes to call or email your Legislator about the need for emergency rent assistance. We know everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We believe in an Oregon where families and neighbors are supported in… Continue reading Can’t Join Housing Opportunity Day? Participate by Phone or Email!
Making the case for emergency rent assistance
The Day of Homelessness Awareness provided a great kick off to our legislative work, and we now have more Legislators interested in making sure funds are available for emergency rent assistance and shelter. We took time in November to share the issue and the stories with critical Legislators. We are also happy to say we… Continue reading Making the case for emergency rent assistance
Day of Homelessness Awareness
The Housing Alliance is working with others to participate in the 2013 Day of Homelessness Awareness. Across the state, we are encouraging members of our communities to consider those experiencing homelessness, and what we can do about it. In Portland, many faith leaders will come together to march through downtown and hold an interfaith convocation.… Continue reading Day of Homelessness Awareness
Working toward 2014, 2015
The Housing Alliance is continuing its work to prepare for the 2014 and 2015 Legislative sessions. Each fall, members of the Housing Alliance come together to review urgent needs, priorities, and opportunities to advance housing related legislation in the State Legislature. Members propose items for consideration, and together, we determine what our agenda will look… Continue reading Working toward 2014, 2015
Housing Opportunity Progress in 2013 Session!
The Housing Alliance was formed because we all have a stake in addressing the problems our communities and neighbors are facing. In Oregon, we know that housing gives people an opportunity to build better lives. The 2013 Oregon Legislative Session brought huge accomplishments and made significant progress towards creating housing opportunity for Oregonians! While we… Continue reading Housing Opportunity Progress in 2013 Session!
Session Update 6/19/13
We continue to make progress on items on the Housing Opportunity Agenda! Though the end of the session is in sight and we have accomplishments to celebrate, there is still a lot to do to before we wrap up. We need your continued support! EHA/SHAP Funding Support Letters One of our priorities this session is… Continue reading Session Update 6/19/13
EHA/SHAP Letters of Support
The Housing Alliance, along with its partners, is working to restore funding for the Emergency Housing Account and State Homeless Assistance Program. These critical safety net programs help prevent or end homelessness and provide emergency shelter. We need your help! We are hoping you would be willing to write a letter on behalf of this… Continue reading EHA/SHAP Letters of Support
Legislative Session Update
There are less than two months left in the Legislative Session, and we continue to make progress on items on the Housing Opportunity Agenda! There is still a lot to do, however, and we need your continued support. Foreclosure Mediation Bill (SB 558) Support Letters SB 558A, the foreclosure mediation bill to continue building a… Continue reading Legislative Session Update