Fair Housing Council of Oregon

Sharing from Oregon Housing and Community Services!
"Yesterday, we got to attend the grand opening for Peace Village, a new 70-unit housing co-op in Eugene for low-income families. Each home in the co-op is energy efficient, keeping sustainability as well as accessibility as a priority.
Thank you to SquareOne Villages and all the partners who made this happen, and congratulations to the new residents!"

Just a reminder that we are now taking applications for our 2024 scholarships!

According to 2023 recipient Belen Cortez: "The Sister Adele Scholarship was able to provide not only financial relief but also emotional relief to me because it was money that wasn’t out of my family’s pocket. To me this was important because I did not want to burden my family with the cost of tuition in addition to bills, food, and basic necessities. My family was not eligible to receive any of the stimulus checks that were given, so I felt pressured to find money through scholarships in order to afford attending college."

We have scholarships available to post-secondary students from farmworker families looking to attend college, trade school or university. Applications are due February 16 Follow the link to learn more and help us spread the word: https://casaoforegon.org/sister-adele-scholarship/

Make your voice heard!
Are you a Native community member living in the Portland Metropolitan area? Take the Portland Area Food Sovereignty Assessment!

Your input will help us identify food gaps, address community concerns, and engage better with our local food systems. Scan the QR code to participate in the survey today.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please email us at [email protected]. We also have hardcopies available if you can't access the survey online.

Shop Native this holiday season!
NAYA’s Native Made Winter Marketplace is back!
Join us at Lloyd Center in Portland, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. for a wonderful shopping experience featuring more than 50 talented vendors showcasing their one-of-a-kind creations!

Questions? Visit: https://www.nayamarketplace.org/

Top 3 Things You Should Know About Fair Housing!

Save the date! Fair Housing Basics for Tenants, Dec 15th. Learn about what housing discrimination looks like, what your rights are in housing, and how to report discrimination.

Register here: http://bit.ly/fairhousingdec15

Join our friends at Harvey's Place - Restaurant & Bar and Beasy's on the Creek as they host their wonderful Toys for Tots dinners! These events book up fast so contact the restaurants and RSVP below!

Did you know if you report harassment based on protected class to a landlord, they are required by law to intervene?

NAYA Culture Nights are BACK!
Sign up for “Perler Bead Jewelry” Wednesday, November 29th 6-7:30 p.m. No experience is needed, and supplies are provided! Questions? Contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Michaila Taylor at: [email protected] Space is limited! Pre-registration is REQUIRED!

Register here: https://linktr.ee/NAYACEW

Temps continue to hover around freezing in the valley, and no one deserves to go without heat or electricity this winter. Low-income Oregonians can apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and get help with not only utilities but also home weatherization and more. Search for your county's LIHEAP provider here: t.ly/NrnGI

211info can connect you with resources that make your holiday season brighter.
Whether it’s a holiday food box, celebration or festival, a warm meal, or a place to find shelter from the cold. If you or someone you know needs a little extra cheer this season, reach out to 211info.

Help during the holidays is also one of the most requested needs. If you want to donate or volunteer, contact us for opportunities in your area. Find out more : 211info.org/2023/11/holiday-winter-assistance/

To locate holiday assistance or find places to help others in your area, call 211, text your zip to 898211, email [email protected], or visit 211info.org.

Shout out to Matt and Mel with Fair Housing Council of Oregon for working with CHW Josie to advocate for a patient as they explore housing options for a pet owner of multiple animals with medical companion documentation and needing reasonable accommodation.

Did you know that the Fair Housing Act was the hardest piece of civil rights legislation to pass?

Save the date! is inviting all of you to their Grand Opening and Housewarming Event. This will be the perfect time to see their new shelter site, meet their board of directors, shelter staff, community advisory council members, city government support staff, and show your support!

Fair Housing Law Applies to Every Step of the Sale or Rental!

Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month (10am-1pm): Bring your friends and family for Indigeninity’s monthly lunch and resource fair! Enjoy a free lunch and information on community resources in Multnomah County. Month of November will take place at Bridges to Change (indoors).

To find community resources in your area, call 211, text your zip to 898211, email [email protected], download out app, or visit 211info.org. We’re here to help!

Have something that's broken? Want to learn a new repair skill? Want to teach a repair skill? Come join us at this FREE event open to all on Wednesday, November 15th from 5:30-7:30PM at the OSUsed Store (644, SW 13th, Corvallis)! Bring your broken items to our community volunteers who will teach you how to fix them - (clothing, bikes, appliances, electronics, jewelry, and more).

The OSU Waste Watchers Club members will also be hosting demonstrations on how to darn, hand-sew, and crochet throughout the event!

To volunteer your skills, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A8AA2BA2FEC52-45545195-repair
To be a support volunteer, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A8AA2BA2FEC52-45555564-repair

To learn more about Repair Fairs and The Waste Watchers Club at OSU, click here: https://fa.oregonstate.edu/recycling/events-and-opportunities/repair-fairs

As we recognize National Apprenticeship Week, we want to celebrate the fact that 80% of Oregon Tradeswomen graduates in 2022 entered Registered Apprenticeship and we are on track to graduate more than 100 apprenticeship ready tradeswomen in 2023!

Because Apprenticeship is the premier way to earn a paycheck while learning your trade, more women are gaining valuable job skills without the burden of student debt. You can help more women gain the skills to pay the bills by supporting Oregon Tradeswomen in the Willamette Week Give!Guide!

Support Women in Apprenticeship Today!: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/oregon-tradeswomen

Give $10 or more today and you could win one of four Taste of Portland prize packages. Donate to B3C to be entered. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. We appreciate y'all! https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/black-beyond-the-binary-collective

Today, we're in Salem. On Thursday, we're in Portland. At both we’ll be gifting food boxes with all the fixings just in time for the seasonal celebrations. Don't miss it! Register today at ulpdx.org.

Did you know that fair housing laws extend to all entities involved in the housing process, not just landlords?

Reasonable Accommodations as Eviction Prevention: https://fhco.org/document/reasonable-accommodations-as-eviction-prevention-for-medical-and-mental-healthcare-providers/

Mark your calendars, November 15th! Humanity of Homelessness, a storytelling event. Hosted by Abbys House, Church at the Park and Paths.

Reasonable Accommodations for Third Party Verifiers:
https://fhco.org/document/reasonable-accommodations-for-third-party-verifiers-for-medical-and-mental-healthcare-providers/

Sharing recent post! “The Housing Safety Fund is now open! This fund provides housing assistance for Black-African TQN2SI+ folx in Multnomah County. To request the application form, please send a short email to [email protected]

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A purple square with a blue illustration of a house inside a green ring reads
"HOUSING SAFETY FUND Now OPEN. Behind on rent?
Live in Multnomah County? Need to move to stay safe?
Our rental assistance helps Black-African TQN2SI+ folx get and stay housed. Curious about whether you qualify? Reach out to us! MORE INFO:
[email protected].”

Did you know that fair housing laws protect every resident in the United States, regardless of citizenship status?

Glenda, FHCO's Eastern Oregon Education & Outreach Coordinator, presenting at a Landlord Boot Camp for Multi Family NW for Bend Housing Providers last week!

Check out this great interview, Shyle Ruder, our Interim Executive Director, did with Afternoon Live!

Fair Housing Council - Afternoon Live - Oct. 23, 2023 This is "Fair Housing Council - Afternoon Live - Oct. 23, 2023" by FHCO on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Did you know that third-party verification of a disability does not have to be a certified medical or mental health provider?

Exciting news from Central Oregon! Two groundbreaking events marked the beginning of two innovative and affordable developments. The first in Bend, a one of a kind 33 unit permanent supportive housing development intended for Central Oregonians transitioning out of homelessness. Meanwhile, in Redmond, 60 units of modern workforce housing in 4 garden style buildings.