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 […]
We Need Your Help!
Here at Neighborhood Partnerships we’re very focused on the legislative session. (See our previous recap here.) The State Legislature is in full swing in Salem, and unfortunately, with the budget shortfall predicted for the next biennium, many programs are anticipating cuts. This includes a program we are very concerned about, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, […]
2011 IDA Awards Announced
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Neighborhood Partnerships (NP) are pleased to announce awards to the network of organizations that provide Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) to Oregonians in 32 counties. “We’ll be awarding the largest amount ever in the history of the Initiative,” explains Rick Crager, Acting Director of OHCS. “Over $7.3 million will […]
Partner Spotlight: Washington County’s Inter-Faith Committee on Homelessness
Washington County has a faith based coalition, the Inter-Faith Committee on Homelessness (IFCH), which is active in a variety of ways around homelessness. Neighborhood Partnerships has been working with the IFCH for some time now – they are long time members of the Oregon Housing Alliance, and have been very helpful as we work on […]
Have a Heart Day Brings Over 150 to the State Capitol to Deliver Valentines
On Monday, February 14, one hundred and fifty advocates and partners from all parts of the state gathered in Salem at the State Capitol to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the State’s Birthday. Oregon Thrives and its partners joined together to thank legislators for their service to Oregonians and delivered valentines. We met individually with nearly […]
Oregon Thrives’ 2011 Legislative Agenda
Oregon Thrives is a coalition of organizations and agencies working together to create healthy and prosperous communities where everyone has access to jobs, education, nutritious food, stable homes and services that protect and promote health and wellness. We all have a stake in addressing the challenges our communities and neighbors are facing as a result […]
Did You Get My Message?
Some people call me a message maven, some a message enthusiast. Either way you get the message that I’m passionate about the framing and strategic communications work that Neighborhood Partnerships has been engaged in for the past several years—first through the Housing Alliance and then more broadly through our Strategic Communications Initiative and the Advocacy […]
Please join us in Salem on February 14, 2011
February 14, 2011 is Valentine’s Day and Oregon’s birthday! Demonstrate your love for Oregon by joining the Oregon Housing Alliance and Oregon Thrives for “Have a Heart Day” in Salem. We all have a stake in addressing the problems our communities and neighbors are facing as a result of the recession. Please join us to […]
The Oregonian Highlights the IDA Program’s Success
Oregon’s IDA Initiative was featured in the Oregonian this week, a nice reminder to give before the end of the year. The Oregonian story features graduates from the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) IDA program, and describes how the IDA program helps lower-income individuals build savings to buy a home, go to college, […]
Independent Evaluation Concludes Oregon Program Paves Pathways Out of Poverty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Janet Byrd, Neighborhood Partnerships 503-226-3001 x 103 Lisa Joyce, Oregon Housing and Community Services 503-986-0951 Dr. Diane Yatchmenoff, Portland State University 503-725-4158 Independent Evaluation Concludes Oregon Program Paves Pathways Out of Poverty (Salem) In a new, independent evaluation, Portland State University’s Regional Research Institute concludes that the Oregon Individual Development Account […]