Proud Ground creates permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers in Oregon and Washington.
5288 N. Interstate Ave.
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Today we honor our community with the
recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrating the
history and future of native culture, traditions, and
contributions. Learn more about native land and ways
to support native people: native-land.ca/
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#HousingIsInfrastructure and it MUST be part of the #BuildBackBetterAct because:
Housing IS health care 🩺
Housing IS stability for children 👩👧👦
Housing IS climate justice 🌎
Housing IS racial justice
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Rooftop solar creates a future with financial savings and greater independence from fossil fuels. See what this means to Proud Ground homeowner Salome - solarpowerworldonline.com/20… Funded by #APNFoundation ow.ly/H6FP50Fsd95
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We were very proud to work on this bill with Senator Courtney! So excited to see the impact of this work for people who need a safe and stable place to call home. Thank you @Sightline @1000oregon @homeforwardnews and so many others!
Just now, another near-unanimous victory for a bipartisan statewide zoning bill in Oregon: SB 8 legalizes greater heights & unit counts for affordable housing in *all* residential zones.
olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/202…
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This morning, the Senate approved HB 2009B 19-9! This bill now heads back to the House for concurrence on Senate amendments. If approved, the bill would reinstate Oregon's foreclosure moratorium, and provide critical access to forbearance for Oregon homeowners. Hooray! #orleg
Proud Ground just published our new strategic plan, with a commitment to serve 75% Households of Color. Read the full plan: proudground.org/strategic/pl…
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Very approachable + interesting overview of community land trusts and land banks, and how they can complement each other for community control and long-term affordability and stability. @landpolicy lincolninst.edu/publications…
Watch how Proud Ground homes impact our communities for generations! youtube.com/watch?v=zMvKON9r…
Study released that formerly redlined neighborhoods have experienced higher prevelance of COVID19 ncrc.org/holc-health/
“Every Oregonian deserves a warm, dry, safe, affordable, and accessible place to call home,” said Governor Brown. Moratorium Extended through December 31
oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/Ne…
“Land ownership is control, which determines what happens on the land." Learn how @AfricatownCLT in Seattle is re-imagining control of local land ownership. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
In an effort to slow the transmission of COVID-19 and keep our communities healthy, Proud Ground will be observing new protocols until 4/28. Read more: proudground.org/covid-19-res…
Proud Ground will continue to provide services to homebuyers and homeowners with modified protocols through April 28th to keep our communities safe and slow the transmission of COVID-19. Please visit our website for details and support resources. proudground.org/covid-19-res…
Due to COVID-19, Proud Ground will be observing new office protocols 3/16 - 4/1.
1. All classroom-based information sessions are cancelled.
2. Proud Ground will be in contact to reschedule meetings by phone.
3. No office walk-ins; documents can be delivered in door mail slot.
An in-depth look at our national affordable housing crisis, from wages to lumber to transportation to policy - everything that needs to be considered as we collectively create solutions. bit.ly/3aKrz9x
Proud Ground partners with @habitatpdxmetro to develop permanently affordable homeownership opportunities. Take a look at three of the construction sites that will result in homes for 47 new families. habitatportlandmetro.org/spr…
Proud Ground is excited to hire a Homeownership Transaction Coordinator! Is that you? Or someone you know? Check out the job posting and share freely via your networks! linkedin.com/jobs/view/17476…