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Cold Weather Shelters in All Communities in Central Oregon

We can all think back to years when cold weather sheltering in our communities wasn't guaranteed... But we have good news!!

This Winter, as a result of all of YOUR hard work, we are proud to announce that there are sheltering options in every community in Central Oregon. None of the shelters will be temperature dependent, which means that folks that need these shelters to survive can rely on a consistent program to provide safety and warmth throughout the Winter. This is a reason to celebrate!

You can learn more about the sheltering options in your community, here.

A Lot Going on in
Central Oregon

New opportunities to improve or provide services to vulnerable community members are popping up all over Central Oregon. Take some time to check out one of these recent stories.

If you have any news from your community that you'd like to share on next month's newsletter, please reach out to COIC staff.

Deschutes County

Veteran's Village Officially Opens Its Doors
Location - Bend
Read More Here

350+ Unit Development Goes Before Sisters Planning Commission
Location - Sisters
Read More Here

Jefferson County

Warming Shelter Opens in Madras
Location - Madras
Read More Here

Madras Narrows Down Location for Homeless Shelter
Location - Madras
Read More Here

Crook County

It seems to have been a mild month for housing and houselessness in Crook County. If you have any news to share, please reach out.

How Two Western States are Addressing the Eviction Moratorium

While Oregon and Washington are neighbors in the PNW, they often share similarities in how they tackle regional issues. However, Oregon are Washington's strategies seem to differ in how they are managing evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington's Gov. Inslee allowed the state's eviction moratorium to expire on October 31st, while Oregon's Gov. Brown appears be considering a special session specifically related to addressing continued tenant protections. According to the most recent Household Pulse Survey, nearly 1 in 3 people in Washington, that is late on rent or mortgage payments, is at risk of being evicted in the next two months. Oregon's numbers aren't much different, with nearly 1 in 2.5 people in the same situation.

With such similar rates of foreclosure or eviction, it begs the question of why Washington and Oregon are deviating on policy, in this instance? Who's policy choices will lead to the best outcome? Time will tell...

If you are planning projects that would utilize 4% LIHTC with Private Activity Bonds in the coming years, please fill out this survey so OHCS can forecast how to most effectively allocate the limited resource.

NATASHA DETWEILER-DABY, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF AFFORDABLE RETAIL HOUSING, OREGON HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Opportunities from our Partners

The Homeless Leadership Council has started a membership program. Learn more here and sign up!
You can support housing development near COCC (in Bend), by emailing ahenson@bendoregon.gov. Please mention the specific project, PLSPR20210649, and offer a few sentences of support.
You can support housing development near St. Charles (in Bend), by emailing kswenson@bendoregon.gov. Please mention the specific project, PLSPR20211052, and offer a few sentences of support.
Bethlehem Inn is hiring a Program Manager for Redmond - learn more here.
NeighborImpact currently has over a dozen open positions - learn more here.
Neighborhood Partnerships is hiring a Housing Justice Organizer - learn more here.
Habitat for Humanity has a number of open positions - learn more here.

Upcoming Meetings:

Policy Committee: TBD - Contact COIC Staff for More Information
DEI Committee: Wednesday, December 1 | 2:00 pm
Outreach Committee: Tuesday, December 14 | 2:30 pm
Full Group: Monday, January 10 | 8:30 am
Co-Chair Meeting: Cancelled