The Oregon Individual Development Account (IDA) Initiative will reach all corners of the state in 2010, thanks to the support of a wide range of Oregonians. Neighborhood Partnerships is happy to report that we received contributions over $4.7 million dollars to support the IDA Initiative. In what was described as one of Oregon’s worst economic […]
Encouraging savings for hard working Oregonians
Throughout the state of Oregon, Neighborhood Partnerships works to create opportunity for low and moderate income families through the Individual Development Account (IDA) Initiative. The IDA Initiative is a matched savings program that helps hard working Oregonians build economic security by teaching savings habits that help them purchase a first home, start or expand a […]
National Housing Trust Fund legislation would bring $15 million to Oregon
Efforts are underway at the national level to fund the National Housing Trust Fund. The House of Representatives recently passed the “Jobs for Main Street Act” (HR 2847) which would provide $1 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund, as well as $65 million for project-based housing voucher programs. However, whether these funds will be […]
Newsletter, January 2010
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Bridges to Housing approves new funding awards
Bridges to Housing’s Regional Steering Committee met in December 2009 to recommend funding awards for the four metro area counties that are part of this groundbreaking effort to re-design services and housing for high need homeless families. Because of the demonstrated impact of the program, the four participating counties have shown remarkable dedication and commitment […]
Invest in a brighter future today!
Individual Development Accounts are a proven, effective tool for building hope and stability. In the 2008 calendar year, NP raised $4.5 million in donations for this program through the IDA 75% Oregon Tax Credit which creates a pool of match funding for participants that complete financial education and asset specific training. Every dollar they save […]
Newsletter, December 2009
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Growing Problem of Family Homelessness
The Portland Tribune’s recent editorial on homelessness focuses on the growing problem of homelessness, as well as several solutions. The editorial highlights a growing and serious problem – children are making up a larger and larger percentage of those who are homeless. In 2008-2009, over 18,000 school children were homeless at some point during the […]
Patrick Bresette comes to Portland
Neighborhood Partnerships, along with Oregon Thrives, the Oregon Center for Public Policy and the Oregon Hunger Task Force were fortunate to be able to collaborate and bring Patrick Bresette of the Public Works project of Demos to Portland the week of November 9th. [flickr]http://www.flickr.com/photos/neighborhoodpartnerships/4115379576/[/flickr] Mr. Bresette presented a lecture, “A Case for Government,” In it, […]
IDA Program Celebrates its 1000th Graduate!
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) help low income Oregonians build greater financial security by matching monthly savings toward the purchase of an asset. The assets purchased – such as a first home, a post-secondary education, or a small business – help build financial stability and enter the economic mainstream. In addition to offering incentives, the Oregon […]