Youth programming makes a difference, and it is through partnerships and financial support that such opportunities are possible. Check out this clip of Geovanny Chávez, now a student at Portland State University and a current intern with the FHDC Resident Services team, who is making a positive change in his community.
We must do more to protect our farmworkers!
“In interviews over the past year, in California, Oregon, Georgia and Florida, many workers said they had no plan for retirement and no idea how they would live if they were to stop working.”
There has been so much activity and reasons to ¡CELEBRAR! over the last few weeks throughout FHDC communities! Thank you to wonderful partners for continuing to bring invaluable services to our communities to help families advance in their pursuits.
It is wonderful to be part of this history-making success. Our friends at OHCS recently surpassed the Statewide Housing Plan Goal of funding over 25,000 affordable homes, one year ahead of schedule!
It is an exciting time as FHDC & Evolve expand into Linn County, and we are delighted to collaborate with the City of Lebanon, partners, and allies from across the valley as we develop more affordable housing and supportive services in support of prosperous communities.
FHDC & Evolve staff tours each affordable housing property across the Willamette Valley, learning history and building connection
Executive Director, Maria Elena Guerra participated in a conference panel sharing FHDC and Evolve’s experience in delivering culturally specific housing and the unique needs of our communities.
Currently, youth and families are taking Zapotec and Mixteco language classes two times a week. The Indigenous language and cultural enrichment activities will continue through the school year and into summer, combined with care and weekly harvests at the community garden.