Community Frameworks

Our mission is to create affordable housing as a catalyst to help communities thrive. The primary office is in Spokane, WA.

Community Frameworks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that facilitates the construction of safe, quality and affordable housing for people in the Northwest. Community Frameworks facilitates the construction, rehabilitation and purchase of affordable housing, providing homeownership and rental opportunities for hardworking families in the Northwest. Community Frameworks’ first-time homebuyer

08/09/2024
02/28/2024

Community Frameworks has an open Senior Housing Developer position. We are hoping to find an experienced developer that can lead work as well as help mentor new staff. The position can be located in the greater area or .

You can find all info on our employment page: https://communityframeworks.org/employment/

05/17/2023

We are hiring an Asset Manager for our rental properties in the Spokane, Washington area. To learn more and apply, please visit: https://communityframeworks.org/employment/

Please share with those you think might be interested an qualified. Thanks!

05/15/2023

We are pleased to announce an exciting milestone: we received our 25th SHOP (Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program) award from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, $3.5 Million to support the development of 113 homes across the Pacific Northwest using the sweat equity model!

https://www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murray-announces-3-5-million-for-spokane-based-nonprofit-to-build-affordable-housing/

04/19/2023

Want to work for a nearly 50-year-old non-profit affordable housing development organization strengthening communities across Washington State and the Pacific Northwest? We are hiring a Real Estate Development Director! For more info and to apply, please visithttps://communityframeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Real-Estate-Development-Director-Job-Announcement-2023.pdf

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Support Community Frameworks on Kitsap Great Give 04/11/2023

Today's the day! The Great Give, sponsored by the Kitsap Community Foundation, ends at midnight. Please consider supporting our organization along with others in Kitsap County. Together we build community!

Support Community Frameworks on Kitsap Great Give Jessica's Story and Feature on BKAT  Mark & Deb's StoryMark and Deb became homebuyers through Community Frameworks’ Kitsap Homeownership program in 2022, utilizing funding from Kitsap County and Washington State Housing Trust Fund to provide 20% of the home’s purchase...

04/03/2023

Want to work for a great team? We are hiring for Senior Housing Developer and Housing Developer positions, can be based either in Spokane or Seattle/Bremerton area. Hybrid remote also possible. To learn more and apply: https://communityframeworks.org/employment/

02/21/2023

We are back online!

02/21/2023

Our website is currently down. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Employment | Community Frameworks 02/03/2023

Happy Friday! We are for Senior Housing Developer and Housing Developer. To learn more, please visit

Employment | Community Frameworks Employment Community Frameworks is a regional organization based in Spokane, WA, with a second office in Bremerton, WA. We are committed to a policy of providing equal opportunities in recruiting and selecting employees without regard to age, color, country of origin, handicap, veteran status, relig...

11/29/2022

Happy ! As this year comes to a close, we will be highlighting some of the success stories of the past 12 months. With your support this holiday season, we can continue to ensure that all people have a home base that allows them to live within their means, and gives everyone a better chance to achieve their goals and dreams. Please consider making a contribution of any amount at https://tinyurl.com/ComFrameDonate (redirects to PayPal), or if you'd prefer to mail a check, please make it out to Community Frameworks and send to: 907 W. Riverside Ave. Spokane, WA 99201

Thank you for your generosity in this season of giving!

Community Manager Jobs, Employment in Spokane, WA | Indeed.com 10/24/2022

Cross posting this : Goodale & Barbieri Company, a Spokane, Washington leading real-estate development and firm, is seeking a Part Time Hourly Community Manager to join its Multifamily Property Management Team in Spokane, Washington. Please share with your network:

Community Manager Jobs, Employment in Spokane, WA | Indeed.com 35 Community Manager jobs available in Spokane, WA on Indeed.com. Apply to Community Manager, Apartment Manager, Practice Manager and more!

09/14/2022

A reminder that we are hiring! Check out our website to learn more about our Housing Specialist, Associate Housing Specialist, and Senior Housing Specialist openings. Please share with your network. https://communityframeworks.org/employment/

Photos from Community Frameworks's post 08/26/2022

Happy , everyone. Here are a few of the furry friends our staff and board call family!

Life After Owner-Built: Home Sweet Homies 08/09/2022

We love to celebrate the successes of our partners, and this story by NeighborWorks Great Falls is certainly a success! We supported this development with $826,400 of SHOP funds to finance site acquisition costs for 56 Mutual Self-Help Housing building lots in that subdivision. Read more on their blog here: https://www.nwgf.org/post/life-after-owner-built-home-sweet-homies?fbclid=IwAR2RKgWiBEQtmLXzG03IeOgO0HwL7aXp-kiWivc0n6gF_LwQ1W350JaSGco

Life After Owner-Built: Home Sweet Homies A lovely green house, two cute dogs, and a best friend across the street. The home of Shelby Strang looks like a scene from a movie. However, it was not always as simple and picture perfect as one might think. Behind the picturesque home lies 16 months of hard work and dedication as Shelby built her...

Affordable homes built with trust - NeighborWorks Capital 08/04/2022

We are proud to support organizations, such as Dev Northwest! DevNW is developing 51 affordable homes in Eugene (Nelson Place, 40 homes) and Corvallis, OR (Southtown I, 11 homes) with support from NeighborWorks America Capital, Oregon Housing and Community Services LIFT program, the Cities of Eugene and Corvallis, and our own HUD SHOP funds to make the homes affordable to families from 80% to 100% AMI, using a land trust model. Congratulations to all!

https://www.neighborworkscapital.org/affordable-homes-built-with-trust/

Affordable homes built with trust - NeighborWorks Capital NeighborWorks Capital recently closed a $2,862,000 revolving construction line of credit to DevNW for the development of 51 affordable homes in Eugene (Nelson Place, 40 homes) and Corvallis, OR (Southtown I, 11 homes). DevNW will use subsides from Oregon Housing and Community Services LIFT program,....

Employment | Community Frameworks 08/01/2022

We are hiring! Check out our website to learn more about our Housing Specialist, Associate Housing Specialist, and Senior Housing Specialist openings. Please share with your network. https://communityframeworks.org/employment/

Employment | Community Frameworks Employment Community Frameworks is a regional organization based in Spokane, WA, with a second office in Bremerton, WA. We are committed to a policy of providing equal opportunities in recruiting and selecting employees without regard to age, color, country of origin, handicap, veteran status, relig...

Community home builders Jobs and Careers | Indeed.com 07/18/2022

One of our partner organizations is hiring a Construction Supervisor. Please see the link below to apply. Here is a brief description:
Community Home Builders is a private non-profit that has been building homes and investing in rural communities for over twenty-eight years primarily in Yamhill County. Our program is for low to moderate income individuals and families. Approved applicants join a group of 8-12 families that work together to build a neighborhood in a local community. We currently seek a Construction Supervisor who will train and supervise our program participants in building their own homes. If you have experience in home construction and want to make a difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a candidate to be a teacher, inspector, supervisor, troubleshooter and to function as a foreman throughout the building process. Come join us!

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Community-Home-Builders/jobs?jk=7f68f7acc3c95ed0&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

Community home builders Jobs and Careers | Indeed.com 1 Community home builders jobs. Apply to the latest jobs near you. Learn about salary, employee reviews, interviews, benefits, and work-life balance

Inslee, officials celebrate new affordable housing development 07/14/2022

We love being part of exciting developments such as this one!

Inslee, officials celebrate new affordable housing development Sustainable homes product of community and government collaboration

Sinto Commons: Holly's Story 1080p 07/08/2022

For Holly, home is her future. Home is her freedom.

Our success at Sinto Commons in Spokane, Washington is possible because of a variety of funding partners, including the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, the Washington State Department of Commerce, PNC Bank, Banner Bank, the City of Spokane - Municipal Government, and Spokane County. We are also very grateful for the contributions of our local nonprofit partners, including Transitions who is providing important case management services to our residents, and the Spokane Housing Authority for providing Project-Based Housing Vouchers, which will keep the rents affordable for eligible residents. We are also proud of our property management partner, Goodale & Barbieri Company.

Sinto Commons: Holly's Story 1080p Our success at Sinto Commons is possible because of a variety of funding partners, including the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, the Washington ...

07/05/2022

Thank you to everyone who attended our Welcome Home event at Sinto Commons in Spokane, Washington!

Timeline photos 06/30/2022

Throwback to when we helped this sweet family find their forever home!

Timeline photos 06/28/2022

We are proud to be part of the NeighborWorks America network. We stand for strong communities, healthy families, and opportunity!

Timeline photos 06/24/2022

REALITY: Affordable housing actually enhances local tax revenues. By improving or replacing substandard housing, affordable housing becomes a net plus on the tax rolls.

Timeline photos 06/22/2022

We’re here to help! 🏠❤️ Learn more about how we serve our community on our website: https://loom.ly/BBWYAy8

Timeline photos 06/21/2022

Happy 1st day of summer! We hope your day is filled with as much fun as this photo shows! 🌞😎

Timeline photos 06/16/2022

Community Frameworks wants to wish everyone a great Father's Day weekend, including those dads who benefitted from our SHOP affiliate programs such as Proud Ground!

Timeline photos 06/14/2022

REALITY: Repeated research shows affordable housing has no negative impact on home prices or on the speed or frequency of sale of neighboring homes.

Timeline photos 06/09/2022

These testimonials show the power of community. Visit our website to learn more about the impact that Community Frameworks has had! https://loom.ly/BBWYAy8

Timeline photos 06/08/2022

REALITY: There are no studies that show affordable housing brings crime to neighborhoods. In fact, families who own their own homes add stability to a neighborhood and lower the crime rate.

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Our Story

Community Frameworks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation founded in 1974 that facilitates the construction, rehabilitation and purchase of affordable housing, providing homeownership and rental opportunities for hardworking families in the Northwest.

Our first-time homebuyer program offers new construction and rehab homeownership opportunities with affordable monthly payments to qualified buyers. The program provides 100 % financing with down payment and closing cost assistance. Our Certified Housing Counselors teach education classes on budgeting, credit and mortgage basics to help families become mortgage ready.

Our Development Services team works with city, county, tribal, non-profit and other entities as a full-service real-estate developer to provide project planning, determine feasibility, assemble financing packages and facilitate the construction of affordable housing and/or supportive service facilities. This includes apartment buildings, emergency shelters, senior housing, and special needs housing and services.

Community Frameworks’ Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) uses grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide zero-interest forgivable loans to non-profit organizations and public agencies that sponsor self-help homeownership programs in the Northwest.

The primary office is at 907 W Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201. A second office is located in Bremerton, WA (address: 500 Pacific Ave. Suite 360, Bremerton WA 98337; phone: 360-377-7738).

Community Frameworks is a NeighborWorks(r) America Chartered Member. For more information, visit www.communityframeworks.org.

To donate securely online to Community Frameworks, please visit: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GP8YYVEPN5SNW

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We all deserve great housing that fits within our budget! At Community Frameworks we are working to provide just that. L...
For those who missed this last week, here's to a bright 2022! We'll see you in the new year. Be well.

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907 W Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA
99201

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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