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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 […]