Senators Ron Wyden (D. – Oregon) and Jeff Merkley (D. – Oregon) have announced that Oregon would receive approximately $50 million from the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing services and support programs.
The senators reported that HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) Program would provide $49,970,799 to local and state governments and nonprofits for housing-related services and initiatives. Senators Wyden and Merkley state that the program will help fund statewide initiatives to combat homelessness and increase participation in associated services.
“Quality of life for Oregonians or anybody else in America requires people to have a roof over their heads and a floor under their feet,” said Wyden.
“These fresh federal investments will help communities throughout our state to provide that housing so urgently needed for Oregonians trying to survive on the street. Housing is a human right, and I’ll stay at this until it’s treated as such in our state and country.”
Sen. Merkley has characterized the financing as an “essential lifeline” during the state’s persistent affordable housing problem.
“Access to safe and affordable housing is vital to growing strong and vibrant communities, but I have heard from Oregonians across the state about the need for more housing resources and the crushing weight of our affordable housing crisis,” said Senator Merkley.
“This funding will provide critical support for communities and individuals across the state struggling to find affordable housing. I will keep fighting to ensure Oregonians have the necessary housing resources to live safe and healthy lives.”
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According to Wyden and Merkley, local recipients included the city of Eugene ($2,512,675), the city of Eugene Housing Department ($829,786), the town of Corvallis Neighborhood Housing Services ($856,599), the Shangri-La Corporation ($364,377), and the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc. ($795,626).
Among the organizations mentioned by the senators as having received funding in the Portland region were Home Forward ($7,037,001), the Washington County Department of Housing Services ($4,647,955), and Multnomah County ($3,192,421). Many other beneficiaries around the state will also get funding.
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