Ever wonder what the common factor is among all of NP’s initiatives? I know I did when I first started working here. Well, it’s based on a really cool, research-backed model that helps people navigate life’s ups and downs on their journey toward financial stability. One part infographic, one part informational one pager and one part organizational […]
There’s no such thing as chance
The other day I was writing something about “weathering the storm” and Janet, our ED, reminded me: we don’t use weather metaphors. Why? Because weather is out of our control. But the policies we put in place, the words we use and the society we create are a byproduct of our actions and thoughts. And […]
Janet Byrd offers potential affordable housing solutions to the Portland Tribune
Today, Peter Korn from the Portland Tribune covered the story. He turned to NP Executive Director Janet Byrd looking for solutions to the affordable housing problem in the state: The desperate need for more low-income housing has led to the formation of a new work group including two state legislators, the Oregon Home Builders Association […]
Unexpected voices: The inside strategy that landed big victories for affordable housing in Oregon
Tweet It was late in the day on March 6th when all of a sudden text messages started to quickly pile up on the screen of Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Director Janet Byrd’s iPhone. She scanned the new messages and quickly printed out four pages of budget information. She ran her finger down the list of […]
Will Fannie and Freddie’s demise be the biggest thing to happen for affordable rental housing in 40 years?
Tweet Two days ago The National Low Income Housing Coalition released this promising news out of the Senate Banking Committee: Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) released the legislative text of their bipartisan housing finance reform proposal. The bill as drafted would provide the most significant new investment […]
This is why Neighborhood Partnerships is anti “Middle Class”
When I opened my email this weekend and saw a message about Rick Santorum from our Executive Director Janet Byrd I was ready to laugh, scoff or harrumph. What I wasn’t ready for was a genuinely useful lesson that may change how we communicate at Neighborhood Partnerships.
Care about housing? You won’t want to miss this insider update.
It’s been a whirlwind leading up to the legislative session, and a busy few weeks so far. But it is not over yet.
Oregon IDA Initiative continues to create pathways to prosperity
Fifty years ago President Johnson described to a Joint Session of Congress the plight of Americans who “live on the outskirts of hope” because of poverty or race. Addressing the widening income gap is again at the forefront of our country and state policy dialogues. At Neighborhood Partnerships our mission is to create opportunity […]
Faith Leaders Call on Legislature to Act to Prevent and End Homelessness
PRESS RELEASE November 20, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Alison McIntosh (503) 816-2882 Across Oregon, faith leaders and congregations join together to serve our communities. They act to address and meet immediate needs, including shelter and food, for families across Oregon. On November 22, the Day of Homelessness Awareness, faith leaders will come together to […]
Oregon IDA Initiative releases latest evaluation report
The Oregon Individual Development Account (IDA) Initiative is pleased to release the latest evaluation of our efforts. The evaluation, conducted by Portland State University’s Regional Research Institute shows a continued track record of success and long term financial behavior changes by participants. Since 2008, over 1,775 individuals have successfully graduated from the Initiative and more […]