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| November 23, 2004 |
July 29, 2004 |
February 17, 2004 |
| November 12, 2004 |
June 22, 2004 |
January 23, 2004 |
| September 21, 2004 |
June 2, 2004 |
January 15, 2004 |
| September 9, 2004 |
May 20, 2004 |
January 8, 2004 |
| August 13, 2004 |
April 29, 2004 |
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| August 2, 2004 |
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| November 23, 2004 |
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REACH Grant Awarded for Energy Assistance in Oregon
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Richard Mathews
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John Overman
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503.986.2094 |
Salem, Oregon (November 23, 2004) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces the award of a Residential Energy Assistance Challenge Option (REACH) Program Grant of $999,984 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These funds will assist eligible individuals who are residents of manufactured and mobile home parks or multi-family housing within five-targeted counties or the three participating Community Action Agencies (CAA). Most of the residents in these facilities are seniors, disabled and families with children under six and generally represent a higher rate of poverty than the population at large.
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| November 12, 2004 |
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Report on Poverty to Be Released At State Poverty Conference
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| John Fletcher |
503.986.6721 |
| Larry Dillenbeck |
503.986.2009 |
Salem, Oregon (November 12, 2004) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces the upcoming release of the Report on Poverty 2004. The goal of the report is to provide policymakers and people working to end poverty with good, local data, and statewide perspectives on the problem of poverty. This new report, written and researched by the department’s policy, planning and research team, will be released at the Community Action Directors of Oregon’s Poverty Conference on November 15, 2004 in Seaside, Oregon.
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| September 21, 2004 |
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Public Notice
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| Loren Shultz |
503.986.2008 |
Salem, Oregon (September 21, 2004) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is seeking public comment for two separate proposed actions relating to funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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| September 9, 2004 |
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Funds Now Available for Farmworker Housing
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| Lynn Partin |
503.963.2281 |
Salem, Oregon (September 9, 2004) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces a new funding opportunity for farmworker housing. The agency’s Farmworker Housing Development Account (FWHDA) currently has $150,000 available to provide grants or loans to construct, acquire and/or rehabilitate on the farm housing for low- or very low-income farmworkers.
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| August 13, 2004 |
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Public Hearing Notice
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| Jenae Bjelland |
503.986.2122 |
| Cecilia Lyons |
503.986.2065 |
Salem, Oregon (August 13, 2004) Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) will hold a public hearing on Friday, August 20, 2004 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 725 Summer Street, NE, Conference Room 124, Salem, Oregon 97301. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain comment on Oregon's 2005-06 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Community Food and Nutrition Program (CFNP) State Plan.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Excellence in Community Service Awards
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| Sandy McDonnell |
503.986.2012 |
Salem, Oregon (August 13, 2004) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is soliciting nominations for the 2004 Excellence in Community Service Awards.
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| August 2, 2004 |
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Public Hearing Notice
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| John Overman |
503.986.2094 |
| Jai Maddox |
503.986.2067 |
Salem, Oregon (August 2, 2004) - Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 12, 2004 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 725 Summer Street, NE, Conference Room 124, Salem, Oregon 97301. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain comment on Oregon’s 2005 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) State Plan.
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| July 29, 2004 |
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OHCS Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Ninth Consecutive Year
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| Rick Crager |
503.986.2076 |
| Carol Black |
503.986.2083 |
| Roger Schmidt |
503.986.2078 |
Salem, Oregon (July 29, 2004) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) proudly announces that the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was awarded to its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 2003 by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The Financial Management Division was designated by OHCS as being primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning document and accordingly was presented the award of financial reporting achievement.
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| June 22, 2004 |
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State Approves Housing Units Adding Nearly $47 Million In Economic Value to State's Economy
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| Betty Markey |
503.986.2116 |
| Karen Clearwater |
503.986.0968 |
Salem, Oregon (June 22, 2004) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces the funding of 13 affordable housing developments through the Spring 2004 Consolidated Funding Cycle (CFC). Together, these projects will provide 439 units of affordable housing for Oregonians and add nearly $47 million in economic value to the State’s Economy. These units are targeted for low-income individuals, families, elderly, developmentally disabled, ex-offenders, survivors of domestic violence, homeless and farmworkers.
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| June 2, 2004 |
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Governor Proclaims June As Homeownership Month
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| Jon Gail |
503.986.2120 |
| Craig Tillotson |
503.986.2037 |
Salem, Oregon, (June 2, 2004) – Governor Theodore Kulongoski issued a proclamation declaring June 2004 as "Homeownership Month" in Oregon. The proclamation acknowledges the important role homeownership plays in building strong communities and improving the quality of life in Oregon.
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| May 20, 2004 |
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Public Hearing Notice
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| Jack Hruska |
503.963.2283 |
| Jai Maddox |
503.986.2067 |
Salem, Oregon (May 20, 2004) - Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. OHCS is applying for a Weatherization Waiver to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The Waiver will allow OHCS to use additional funds from LIEAP for low-income weatherization assistance.
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| April 29, 2004 |
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Housing Advocates Recognized For Excellence
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| Sandy McDonnell |
503.986.2012 |
Salem, Oregon (April 29, 2004) - Bob Repine, Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), announced the recipients of the “Excellence in Housing ” Awards during an Evening of Awards reception on April 23, 2004 at the Grand Hotel Ballroom in Salem. These awards are presented for outstanding achievement during the past two years to promote, sponsor, finance and develop affordable housing in Oregon. The award recipients were selected by an impartial panel based on cost-effective production, achieving affordable rent levels, innovative financing, attractive design and architecture, and inclusion of tenant services or amenities.
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| March 24, 2004 |
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Higher County Limits & Record Low Rates Benefit Local Buyers
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| Jon Gail |
503.986.2120 |
| Craig Tillotson |
503.986.2037 |
| Kari Cleveland |
503.986.2046 |
Salem, Oregon, (March 24, 2004) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced today it increased the county purchase price and household income limits for its Residential Loan Program. The state-sponsored home loan program, also known as the “Oregon Bond Loan Program,” is currently offering qualified homebuyers a record low interest rate of 4.50% for a thirty year fixed rate loan. “More homes and households than ever before qualify for our program’s record low rate putting home ownership within reach for more low and moderate income households” said Bob Repine, OHCS Director.
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| February 17, 2004 |
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Excellence in Housing Awards
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| Sandy McDonnell |
503.986.2012 |
Salem, Oregon (February 17, 2004) Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is soliciting nominations for the 2004 Excellence in Housing Awards.
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| January 23, 2004 |
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Cash Assistance Now Available in Oregon To Help First-Time Homebuyers
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| Jon Gail |
503.986.2120 |
| Craig Tillotson |
503.986.2037 |
| Kari Cleveland |
503.986.2046 |
Salem, Oregon (January 23, 2004) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces that they are now offering cash assistance to help eligible homebuyers fund their downpayment and closing costs to purchase their first home. This new home loan option is called the “CashAdvantage Home Loan.” It provides eligible homebuyers cash assistance equal to 3% of their first mortgage amount along with a low, fixed-interest rate on their home loan.
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| January 15, 2004 |
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Public Hearing Notice
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| Jack Hruska |
503.963.2283 |
| Jai Maddox |
503.986.2067 |
Salem, Oregon (January 15, 2004) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. for the review of the proposed 2004-05 US Department of Energy Weatherization Program State Plan for Oregon.
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| January 8, 2004 |
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Rural Oregon Continuum of Care Receives Nearly $2 Million to Help the Homeless
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| Jenae Bjelland |
503.986.2122 |
| Jodie Jones |
503.986.2096 |
Salem, Oregon (January 8, 2004) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces the receipt of $1,988,907 in federal Continuum of Care (CoC) grant funds to help the homeless in rural Oregon. The Rural Oregon Continuum of Care (ROCC) has successfully applied for these funds for the past three years. This award represents a $301,645 increase over last year’s award.
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Larry Dillenbeck
Communications Manager
503.986.2009
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