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‘A Home for Hope’: Governor’s Homelessness Prevention Plan Revealed
Salem, Oregon (June 18, 2008) – The framework to end homelessness in Oregon, dubbed A Home for Hope, will be presented to state and local officials and community leaders at the Leadership Homelessness Summit on Thursday, June 19, on the campus of Willamette University .
“The kickoff of the 10-year plan has received substantial support from leaders who are intent on ending homelessness,” Rick Crager, chair of the Ending Homelessness Advisory Council , said. “More than 130 are expected to attend, which demonstrates a substantial commitment. They will share best practices necessary in crafting their own local plans and discuss proven strategies that reduce homelessness.”
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Contact:
Rick Crager, 503.986.2076
Roberto Franco, 503.986.6732
Floyd Smith, 503.986.6747
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State awards funds for housing rehabilitation
Salem, Oregon (April 29, 2008) – Non-metropolitan areas across Oregon are in store for federal housing rehabilitation funds distributed by the state.
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) recently awarded more than $2.7 million in federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds under the “non-entitlement” Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to fix low-income, owner-occupied homes. Separately, metropolitan areas, dubbed “entitled,” receive rehabilitation funds directly from HUD.
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Contact:
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
Lynn Shoessler 503.986.2073
Ernie Kirchner 503.986.2136
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State seeds Habitat’s revolving loan fund
Portland, Oregon (April 16, 2008) - Habitat for Humanity of Oregon will use its $500,000 interest-free loan from Oregon Housing and Community Services as seed money for a revolving loan fund available to the 34 Habitat affiliates across the state.
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Contact:
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
Patricia Day TenEyck 360.991.1056
Amy Buringrud 503.758.5620
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$6.2 million dedicated to “build” Oregonians out of poverty
Portland, Oregon (February 14, 2008) – The opportunity for low-income Oregonians to “build assets” has received a $6.2 million boost.
Asset building by means of individual development accounts (IDAs) achieved this milestone through collaboration between Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Neighborhood Partnership Fund (NPF), which awarded the funds to six nonprofit agencies serving 30 counties.
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Contact:
Janet Byrd 503.226.3001 ext. 103
Rick Crager 503.986.2076
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
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$191 million authorized for first-time homebuyer assistance
Salem, Oregon (January 30, 2008) – Oregon’s first-time homebuyers will benefit from action by the Private Activity Bond Committee to allocate almost $191 million in tax-exempt bond authority to the state’s housing finance agency, OHCS.
Oregon Housing and Community Services, accordingly, will issue these bonds over the next several years for first-time homebuyer loans through the agency’s Residential Loan Program. This allocation will support the long-term availability of resources for homeownership in the state.
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Contact:
Rick Crager 503.986.2076
Bob Larson 503.986.2058
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
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Oregon Housing Council pushes to preserve affordable housing
Salem, Oregon (January 15, 2008) – Members of the Oregon State Housing Council will appear before the House Revenue Committee this Thursday to advocate for “preservation” of subsidized affordable housing, as requested by legislators.
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Contact:
Scott Cooper 541.447.6555
Rick Crager 503.986.2076
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
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For More Information:
Contact:
Floyd Smith
Agency Affairs Director
503.986.6747
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