News & Updates

Good News for Housing Opportunity in the State Budget

The Housing and Community Services Department Budget had a work session today in the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development. EHA/SHAP (Emergency Rent and Shelter Assistance) Details: This budget version maintains funding for the Emergency Housing Account (EHA) and State Homeless Assistance Program (SHAP) at the 2013-15 budget level—including the increase we… Continue reading Good News for Housing Opportunity in the State Budget

Housing Opportunity Update – June 5, 2015

This session can prove historic. Governor Kate Brown and Speaker of the House Tina Kotek have recognized that ensuring that all Oregonians have a home should and must be a priority if we want to meet our other state goals. In the final weeks of the 2015 Legislative session our families, our communities and our… Continue reading Housing Opportunity Update – June 5, 2015

All Your Questions About Housing Opportunity Day Answered

Housing Opportunity Day, May 13, is tomorrow! If you were at Housing Opportunity Day in March a lot of the details have changed. So, make sure you read closely. Here are some FAQs we’ve compiled based on questions we’ve been getting from people like you. Let us know if you have any questions that aren’t… Continue reading All Your Questions About Housing Opportunity Day Answered

What You Need to Know About The $100 Million Affordable Housing Proposal

In a Street Roots article that comes out today, Janet Byrd from Neighborhood Partnerships and the Oregon Housing Alliance set the stage for a new housing proposal: Oregon Legislators will decide in the weeks ahead whether to create a new source of funding to build Oregon’s future through new homes across Oregon. This historic direct investment… Continue reading What You Need to Know About The $100 Million Affordable Housing Proposal

April 10 Housing Policy Update

Build for the Future: $100 million for housing The legislature has an opportunity to make a terrain shifting investment: $100,000,000 into the development of new housing opportunities for families living on very low incomes, especially those who may be at risk of homelessness. Margaret Van Vliet, Director of Housing and Community Services, presented the package… Continue reading April 10 Housing Policy Update

Attend and testify at a Ways and Means Roadshow

Testify before members of the Ways and Means committee, which is in charge of the state’s budget and decides how our state’s resources are allocated. Speaking up at these “Roadshows” will remind committee members that we need immediate resources to: support Oregonians struggling to pay the rent, ensure the continued success of the Oregon Foreclosure Avoidance… Continue reading Attend and testify at a Ways and Means Roadshow

20,000 socks, 250 advocates, 50 legislators and a great Housing Opportunity Day

Last week’s Housing Opportunity Day was the most successful ever. More than 250 advocates participated, 20,000 socks were collected, more than 50 legislators were met with. We had one great hearing in the House Human Services and Housing Committee, there were 2 major news stories (Statesman Journal, KATU) and a half dozen more leading up to March 11.… Continue reading 20,000 socks, 250 advocates, 50 legislators and a great Housing Opportunity Day

What you need to know for March 11 Housing Opportunity Day

Housing Opportunity Day is tomorrow, March 11, and we expect a record turn out. Here’s what you need to know: 1) Location First United Methodist Church 600 State St, Salem, OR 97301 (Google Map) Note: the original event listing said we’d be meeting on the capitol steps.  2) Agenda Doors open at 9:15. Some meetings… Continue reading What you need to know for March 11 Housing Opportunity Day