Home Forward

ICYMI: Home Forward was proud to celebrate the grand opening of The Fairfield Apartments in October! This 75-unit permanent supportive housing (PSH) community in downtown Portland will continue to offer deeply affordable rents, together with culturally specific services to individuals exiting chronic homelessness provided by the Urban League of Portland. “This project is a testament to the power of community partnerships in addressing homelessness,” said Home Forward CEO Ivory Mathews. “The Fairfield not only preserves much-needed affordable housing in downtown Portland, but it also ensures that residents will have the appropriate support and services they need to thrive.” The renovation of the building was made possible, in part, by a $2 million Congressional Direct Spending award secured by U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Bonamici, with additional support and partnership from the Portland Housing Bureau, Oregon Housing and Community Services, Joint Office of Homeless Services, Prosper Portland, and more. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gN39HFMX

The Home Forward Killingsworth affordable housing complex in NE Portland is progressing beautifully! A huge shout-out to Hacker Architects, Wood Mechanix and our O'Neill/Walsh Community Builders (OWCB) Team — Kent Usher, Ali O'Neill, Maurice Rahming, Patrick Dengsot, Jenny Evans, and Sara Schubert — for their hard work and collaboration. This development, located at Portland Community College's new Opportunity Center, will offer 84 homes and 3 early learning classrooms. Families living here will have access to career resources, social support, workforce training, and education. The NAYA Family Center will provide onsite early childhood education, while the Oregon Department of Human Services will have an office on the campus. Additionally, the Multnomah County Health Department will open a community health center next year, further supporting families' needs. The Home Forward Killingsworth Housing project is a shining example of innovative housing solutions that also promote career and educational advancement. It thoughtfully integrates with the Cully Neighborhood’s rich communal history through its design and amenities. #AffordableHousing #PCCKillingsworth #HomeForward #CommunityDevelopment #HackerArchitects #OWCB #PLACE #WoodMechanix

ICYMI: You have until August 29 to provide comment on Home Forward’s 2025 Moving to Work Plan. Moving to Work is a long-term federal pilot program designed to learn whether public housing authorities can better serve their communities with more local discretion over funding allocation, policies, and procedures. Visit https://lnkd.in/ewWYMK_x to review the plan and find information on how to submit your comments.

Home Forward is thrilled to be selected, in partnership with the Urban League of Portland, to develop the first affordable housing project in the Broadway Corridor, and to be part of this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new vibrant, diverse neighborhood in the heart of our city with affordable housing as the cornerstone. Thank you to the Portland Housing Bureau and Metro for their funding support and partnership, and to Prosper Portland for their vision of a new Portland community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Holst and Colas Construction, let's get to work! Learn more about the new 14-story affordable housing development planned for the US Post Office site here: https://lnkd.in/guuTMs3q

Home Forward’s 2025 Moving to Work Plan is now available for public review and comment. Moving to Work is a long-term federal pilot program designed to learn whether public housing authorities can serve their communities better with more local discretion over funding allocation, policies, and procedures. Home Forward will be accepting written comments on the plan through August 29, 2024. Visit https://lnkd.in/ewWYMK_x to review the plan and find information on how to submit your comments.

We are thrilled to host the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) summer membership conference "Innovating Strategies, Supporting Communities" here in Portland this week. Welcome to Portland, CLPHA members!

It is so great to see the work of our organization highlighted on a national stage!