Every year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition releases a report called Out of Reach. This report shows what it costs to rent a modest two bedroom apartment in every state, and shows what a renter would have to earn to afford an apartment at Fair Market Rent. This year, the NLIHC is featuring State […]
April 2011
Partner Spotlight: Oregon Housing Preservation Project and the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH)
We all need a safe, stable place to call home. Unfortunately, all across Oregon, too many hardworking families, seniors and people with disabilities are at risk of losing their homes because the contracts that guarantee their affordable rents are ending. We cannot afford to lose this precious resource and allow our neighbors to become homeless. […]
Evaluations of NP Programs by the Regional Research Institute Demonstrate Success
One of Neighborhood Partnerships’ guiding principles is to strive for program excellence; we’re committed to programs that operate at their maximum impact and produce first-rate outcomes. To help us assess our impact, NP has contracted with principal investigator Dr. Diane Yatchmenoff at the Regional Research Institute for Human Services (RRI) at Portland State University for […]
Taxes and Tax Credits: How do we create an Oregon that offers opportunity to all?
Tax credits are a popular topic these days. Many people are concerned about the amount of foregone revenue to the state as a result of tax credits, and ask whether the state could better spend these funds on basic services. Tax credits and deductions cost us almost as much as direct spending does. Given the […]