Soon we will launch our Regional Asset Building Gatherings. The two-day events will provide a mix of presentations, conversations, training, skill building and relationship building. Together we will increase the reach and depth of our collective asset building work. Here are four reasons we think you’ll want to attend: Learn how to increase financial security […]
We’re Getting RE:ady for the 2016 RE:Conference
We know you’ll want to join us for the RE:Conference in the Fall. Look for an email about early bird registration to land in your inbox next week. And, we’d love you to think about sponsorship opportunities. Our sponsor packet has all you’ll need to sign up to be a part of making this event […]
From The Director’s Desk: Financial Capability Month
April is Financial Capability Month. There’s been so much going on at NP already this year that I feel like we’ve had a head start to take a big picture look at what is happening all across the state to support Oregonians in building a firmer financial foundation. Our heads and hearts are full of […]
March 2016: Links Worth Clicking
Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite articles from March 2016. See what else we’re sharing on Twitter. Matthew Desmond, a sociologist at Harvard and author of “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” penned an essay about his recent work on evictions Make sure you tune into CFED.org for their month-long campaign […]
Executive Director Reflections from the 2016 Legislative Session
By Janet Byrd The Legislature adjourned Thursday, March 3rd after a fast-paced and intense 32-day short session. The 90 members made history and headlines on many issues. Most important to me and the Neighborhood Partnerships team are of course the advances in housing policy, critically needed funding for housing, the minimum wage, and the small […]
Board Member Profile: Brian Stewart, Chair
If you work in asset building, chances are that you know Brian Stewart. For four years Neighborhood Partnerships has been fortunate to have Brian as our Board Chair and for 20 years Brian has been a leader in the Asset Building movement. His contributions date back to 1996 when he participated in the American Dream […]
How Oregon Families Could Enroll in Children’s Savings Accounts
Imagine you’re a busy parent of an infant child. You just went back to work after a brief parental leave. You get up early every day with your child who isn’t sleeping well. Every morning you get on the bus, put in 8 hours at the office, pick your child up from daycare, bring them […]
Testimony in Support of EITC
House Committee on Revenue February 4, 2016 House Bill 4110 Relating to Taxation Chair Barnhart and members of the Committee, Neighborhood Partnerships’ mission is to create opportunity for Oregonians with low incomes. We believe that communities are stronger and more resilient when more of our neighbors are able to navigate financial bumps in the road […]
How Children’s Savings Accounts Will Reshape Oregon’s Future
Oregon leaders have come together to bring Children Savings Accounts to Oregon. We know that even a small amount of money in an account in a child’s name has transformative potential. Children’s savings accounts have been proven to increase high school graduation rates, college enrollment, and college completion rates. And that’s just the beginning, and […]
Assets & Opportunity Scorecard Underscores Work Ahead for Oregon
The Corporation for Enterprise Development’s (CFED) Assets & Opportunity Scorecard was released on Monday. The news isn’t rosy for Oregon. However, we know that there are steps we can take and that working together we can remove the barriers to opportunity that persist. Oregon Ranks 26th Overall in Financial Security of Residents Here’s the analysis […]