Author: Rachel Haakenson

Affordable Housing Event in Spanish Celebrates NeighborWorks® Week

Central Oregon— As part of the national celebration of NeighborWorks® Week (June 7–14), NeighborImpact will host a Spanish-language Affordable Homeownership Fair for the Central Oregon Latino community on Monday, June 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Latino Community Association in Bend. This special event, held entirely in Spanish, aims to connect Spanish-speaking community members with trusted affordable housing developers and local homeownership resources. The event is made possible thanks to the generous title sponsorshipRead More >

Clase gratuita ayuda a los residentes de Oregón Central a reducir el estrés financiero

Redmond, Oregón—El programa HomeSource de NeighborImpact ofrecerá una clase gratuita de una hora diseñada para ayudar a las personas a reducir el estrés relacionado con sus finanzas personales. El evento, titulado “Finanzas sin Estrés”, se llevará a cabo el miércoles 4 de junio de 2025, de 5:30 a 6:30 p.m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Redmond, ubicada en 827 SW Deschutes Ave. Impartida en español, la clase brindará información práctica y herramientas para manejar laRead More >

Free Class Helps Central Oregonians Reduce Financial Stress

Redmond, OR—NeighborImpact’s HomeSource program is offering a free, one-hour class designed to help individuals reduce stress related to their personal finances. The event, titled “Finanzas sin Estrés” (Finance Without Stress), will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Redmond Public Library, located at 827 SW Deschutes Ave. Taught in Spanish, the class provides practical information and tools to manage financial anxiety. Participants will learn strategies to feel moreRead More >

NeighborImpact Cuts Distributions as Food Supply Drops 25 Percent

Central Oregon—Continuing to respond to a shrinking food supply, NeighborImpact has announced cancellation of two food distribution programs in the region. A mobile pantry distribution in Redmond currently based at the American Legion and providing food to an average of 277 individuals monthly will cease after May 29. A second produce distribution program, Fresh Express Home Delivery, will also end June 27. That program feeds 380 homebound individuals each month. NeighborImpact previously announced that reductionsRead More >

Affordable Housing Information Fair at Redmond City Hall May 15

Central Oregon residents interested in affordable homeownership opportunities are invited to attend an upcoming Affordable Housing Information Fair on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Redmond City Hall. Generously sponsored by Hayden Homes, this free public event will connect attendees with local affordable housing builders and developers who will share details about upcoming homeownership opportunities, including application timelines, eligibility requirements, and how to get started on the path to owning a home.Read More >

NeighborImpact Celebrates 40 Years of Strengthening Central Oregon Communities

  Central Oregon—NeighborImpact, a cornerstone of support for individuals and families in Central Oregon, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Since its founding on December 5, 1984, the organization has grown from humble beginnings into a vital community resource, providing nearly one million services annually to 75,000 Central Oregonians—equivalent to one in three residents. Founded as the Central Oregon Community Action Agency Network (COCAAN), NeighborImpact began with just two staff members, an annual budgetRead More >

NeighborImpact named a 100 Best Nonprofit to Work For by Oregon Business

Central Oregon—Oregon Business’ 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For list showcases organizations with best-in-class workplace practices. Oregon Business published the list on Monday, which ranks NeighborImpact as the 23rd best Large Business to work for in the State. The title of 100 Best Nonprofit is awarded annually to qualifying nonprofit organizations that are ranked based on employee satisfaction and importance of 31 workplace qualities in six categories including work environment; management and communications; mission and goals; careerRead More >

Affordable Housing Fair Offers Pathways to Homeownership During Welcoming Week

Central Oregon— Local affordable housing builders and developers will share information and answer questions about upcoming affordable housing projects at an information fair at the Larkspur Community Center on Wednesday, September 18 from 5:30pm-6:45pm, with live simultaneous Spanish translation services. The affordable housing fair is one of many events held in celebration of numerous community partners in the shared commitment to foster a welcoming environment for all in Bend. The seventh annual celebration of WelcomingRead More >

NeighborImpact accepting Builder Applications for workforce housing program, $30,000 incentive

Central Oregon—NeighborImpact is now accepting applications for a new pilot program that encourages builders to construct and sell new homes at prices attainable to median-income earners.   The program, called Workforce Home Ownership for Median-income Earners (Workforce HOME), was established in partnership with Deschutes County, NeighborImpact, Housing Works and the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA).The HOME Fund program provides financial incentives to home builders to construct homes and sell them to home buyers employed inRead More >

NeighborImpact accepting Builder Applications for workforce housing program, $30,000 incentive

NeighborImpact is now accepting applications for a new pilot program that encourages builders to construct and sell new homes at prices attainable to median-income earners.   The program, called Workforce Home Ownership for Median-income Earners (Workforce HOME), was established in partnership with Deschutes County, NeighborImpact, Housing Works and the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA).The HOME Fund program provides financial incentives to home builders to construct homes and sell them to home buyers employed in DeschutesRead More >