You’re invited! We’re hosting a celebration of the 2019 Legislative session, our Housing Opportunity victories, and to thank our Housing Champions! What: Come join the celebration! We will be taking a look back at everything that was accomplished during the 2019 Legislative session, and we’ll be saying a special thank you to our Legislators who… Continue reading You’re Invited! 2019 Legislative Session Celebration
News & Updates
2019 Legislative Session Recap
Wow. I think we can say with absolutely certainty that we have never seen a Legislative session quite like that! From the early passage of landmark protections for renters, to historic investments in affordable housing, to the passage of a bill that legalizes more housing options across Oregon, to the end of a session complete… Continue reading 2019 Legislative Session Recap
Engaging residents of affordable housing in advocacy and organizing
By Reyna Gillet On June 6th housing providers and advocates met to learn about what’s next in our efforts to start a resident organizing network here in Oregon. We met in Salem, and with the help of the organization Community Change, we laid out the steps we will be taking to ensure a successful movement… Continue reading Engaging residents of affordable housing in advocacy and organizing
Cost of Housing in Oregon Continues to Rise: 2019 Out of Reach Report released
Oregon’s Legislature has additional opportunities to take action as the latest Out of Reach report shows housing costs continue to escalate across Oregon Salem, Ore. – All Oregonians need a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. The cost of a place to call home in Oregon continues to rise this year, according to… Continue reading Cost of Housing in Oregon Continues to Rise: 2019 Out of Reach Report released
It’s time for housing advocates to get LOUD about homeownership!
We need your voice to advocate for more safe, stable, and affordable homes.It’s budget time in the Oregon Legislature, and we are calling all housing advocates! We need your help to advocate for more resources to help people with low incomes to get or maintain access to homeownership! This week we are asking for your… Continue reading It’s time for housing advocates to get LOUD about homeownership!
It’s time for housing advocates to get LOUD about more homes!
We need your voice to advocate for more safe, stable, and affordable homes.It’s budget time in the Oregon Legislature, and we are calling all housing advocates! We need your help to advocate for more resources for more safe, stable and affordable homes. This week we are asking for your help to call your Legislators about… Continue reading It’s time for housing advocates to get LOUD about more homes!
Our Homes Our Voices
Join us on May 30! Help us kick off the National Housing Week of Action with a Postcard Advocacy Happy Hour! What: Join us to hear about what’s happening with housing advocacy at the State and Federal Level, eat some snacks, and take action by writing a postcard to your elected officials about why all of us should… Continue reading Our Homes Our Voices
It’s time for Housing Advocates to get LOUD…about homelessness
We need your voice to advocate for people experiencing homelessness. Calling all housing advocates! It’s budget time in the Oregon Legislature, and we need you to advocate for more resources for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability in our communities. This week in particular it is so important that our Legislators hear from us about… Continue reading It’s time for Housing Advocates to get LOUD…about homelessness
Housing Opportunity Update!
With the Legislative session entering the month of May, and budget negotiations about to get serious, it’s time for an update on all of the bills on our Housing Opportunity Agenda and our list of endorsed bills for 2019. It is time to get excited and get loud – so pick an issue you’re passionate… Continue reading Housing Opportunity Update!
Mid-Session Update
Wow! It’s hard to believe, but we are almost half way through the 2019 Legislative session! So far, we have accomplished a lot, and we still have a lot more work to do. We wanted to post an update about where we are in the Legislative session, and share how you can continue to weigh… Continue reading Mid-Session Update