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| January 2008 |
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January 31, 2008: Open House of Maple Terrace
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13 Mace Road
Medford, OR 97501
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2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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The Housing Authority of Jackson County invites you to join us for an open house of the newly built affordable workforce housing apartments in Medford, OR.
For more information or direction please call 779.5785 ext. 1021.
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| April 2008 |
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“Fasten Your Seat Belts-It’s Been a Bumpy Ride”
Celebrate 40 Years of the Fair Housing Act with the Fair Housing Council of Oregon
Join the Fair Housing Council of Oregon on April 30th for a rare opportunity to explore Portland’s hidden history of housing discrimination and find out the latest on fair housing challenges in Oregon today. The event, entitled Fasten Your Seat Belts-It’s Been a Bumpy Ride, will feature a lively bus tour of locations of discriminatory history, a panel of experts addressing housing discrimination today, and a performance by the dynamic Sermonettes Gospel Singers.
The event will be at the Ambridge Event Center in Portland, from 8:30 until 2:30 pm. The $40 fee includes lunch and other refreshments. Advance-registration is required and the registration deadline is April 14th.
 Event Brochure
To obtain registration information, contact or Diane Hess at 503.412.6000 or e-mail.
The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) is a nonprofit organization, which enforces federal, state and local laws prohibiting housing discrimination. These laws protect renters and home buyers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, familial status, disability, source of income, marital status, sexual orientation and age. FHCO also educates tenants, housing providers, advocates, governments and community groups about fair housing rights and responsibilities and responds to complaints from individuals who believe they gave been discriminated against.
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| May 2008 |
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May 16, 2008: Groundbreaking for The Shaver Green Building
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4011 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR
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12:30 p.m.
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Join in a community celebration and groundbreaking for The Shaver Green Building.
The Shaver Green Building is one of the few green residential developments in the U.S. designed especially for families earning at or below 60 percent of median income and with an additional 10 units of permanent supportive housing.
Shaver Green will offer an array of energy-saving, recycled and sustainable products and features.
For more information, call 503.849.4285.
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May 16, 2008: Mortgage Loan Clinic
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Labor and Industries Building, Room 260
350 Winter St. NE
Salem, OR
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9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Please join us for a free Mortgage Loan Clinic. Mortgage lending examiners from
the State of Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services will be on
hand to help you understand your loan documents, and foreclosure counselors
from nonprofit organizations can discuss your options and ways to prevent
foreclosure. This event is intended for homeowners who live in their home as a
primary residence.
Event Flyer
Space is limited and registration is required. Register Online
For more information, call 503.378.4140
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May 27, 2008: Housing and Foreclosure Prevention Fair
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Porland Community College
Cascade Campus Gym
705 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, Oregon
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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Who should attend?
Anyone who is concerned about keeping their home. Existing home owners who need to refinance or repair their homes. People interested in learning about buying their first home. Renters searching for affordable housing.
Why attend?
Meet with credit counselors, homebuyer educators, first-time homebuyer experts, foreclosure prevention specialists, non-profit housing staff and mortgage professionals.
Learn about local, state and federal housing programs.
Event Flyer (1.0 mb)
Sponsored by Oregon Senator Gordon H. Smith
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| June 2008 |
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June 19, 2008: 2008 Oregon Leadership Homeless Summit
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College of Law Building
Willamette University
245 Winter Street SE
Salem, Oregon 97301 |
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9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. |
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What to Expect:
Special focus on 10 Year Plans to End Homelessness; what makes them work? Learn and share insights about practices and experiences on Housing First, Homeless Counts, and Permanent Supportive Housing for Oregon homeless populations.
Special address by Governor Kulongoski!
Every Oregonian deserves a safe, stable, and permanent home!
Event Flyer
Sponsored by the Oregon Ending Homelessness Advisory Council
For more information, contact:
Roberto Franco
503.986.6732
Please register for this free event here:
E-mail - Registration |
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| September 2008 |
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September 15 - 16, 2008: The 15th Annual Affordable Housing Conference
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Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
Tacoma, WA
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Mark your calendar to join colleagues to forge Progressive Partnerships — Sustainable Solutions at the leading conference presenting the best regional and national experts on affordable housing -Housing Washington!
For more information and updates:
Phone: 800.767.HOME (4663) extension 773 or 360.357.8044
Look for registration and program details this summer.
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| Have Events of Interest? |
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If you have information about events of interest to housing and community service partners, please e-mail OHCS or call 503.986.2009.
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