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Voices: Monthly News from OCF

JULY 2022

Housing, Well-being and Opportunity 

Having an affordable, secure place to live is essential to well-being and fundamental to forging pathways out of poverty. When families and workers have secure housing options, everyone benefits. Yet uneven access to housing puts too many Oregonians at risk. OCF supports innovations that bring the dream of stable housing to more of our neighbors. 

 
Rendering of Peace Village

Creating New Paths to Affordable Housing and Home Ownership

OCF is helping to drive several diverse, innovative, and potentially scalable solutions to the state’s homelessness and housing crisis by providing critical early-stage support and leadership. Read more. 

 
Photo of Brian Resendez

Hotel Broker Turns Donor After Project Turnkey

Hotel broker Brian Resendez helped make Project Turnkey a reality. Along the way he learned about issues underlying homelessness and came to understand the need for all of us to be part of the solution. Read more. 

 
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‘An Improbable Journey:’ A Conversation with Incoming OCF President and CEO, Lisa Mensah 

In this interview with OCF Board Chair Kimberly Cooper, Mensah speaks about her commitment to economic justice, how to build thriving communities across different geographies, her journey from Oregon to corridors of power in Washington, D.C. and her excitement at coming home and being able to access the bounty of Oregon. Read more. 

 

More news

See the latest news updates in the OCF Press Room. 

  • OCF Donor Opportunity to Learn More About Solutions to Address Housing Crisis in Oregon 
  • Project Turnkey 2.0: Open to Applications Through July 22

  • The Redmond Spokesman: Bethlehem Inn Opens with Excitement and Hope

  • The Bend Bulletin: Oregon Community Foundation Names New CEO

  • The Skanner: Donor Giving Group at Oregon Community Foundation Surpasses $500K in Investment in Climate Action Work
  • Basin Life: Eight Students Receiving Scholarships from Earl and Jane Ferguson Scholarship Fund of OCF
  • LGBTQ+ Focus Provides New Take on ‘Our Town’
  • Eugene Weekly: Educating for the Climate (Gray Family Foundation)
 

If you are a mission-driven person who wants to work with a group of individuals who are doing amazing work in the community, we strongly encourage you to apply to our current openings. OCF recognizes, rewards, and supports our employees – understanding that each employee contributes directly to our mission through the richness of their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Come join our team and please help spread the word. 

  • Facilities Associate, Portland Office
  • Talent Acquisition and Development Manager, Portland Office
 

OCF Offices 

Oregon Community Foundation's offices are currently open by appointment only. Whether you want to donate, seek grants or volunteer, your needs are important to us. Our staff is skilled at collaboration and communication and will facilitate working with you.

 

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(503) 227-6846
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