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HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY NET SERVICES

SN.1 Assist in stabilizing low income residents/families

SN.1.1 Increase energy assistance for low income residents in East Portland.
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On 11-16-2010 at 3:29 pm, Multnomah County Dept. of Human Services (kathy [dot] m [dot] tinkle [at] multco [dot] us) wrote:

In Fall 2009 The Energy Assistance (EA) program moved to a paperless application submission process, reducing the turnaround time for energy payments to utilities and freeing up staff time at Energy Assistance agencies. EA staff have also increased their outreach efforts, both through the mail and via site-based outreach days, to ensure that residents are aware of this valuable resource.

SN.1.2 Pilot a rent assistance program to assist families to remain in one home throughout the school year.
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On 12-08-2010 at 10:32 am, Portland Housing Bureau (david [dot] sheern [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov) wrote:

The School Housing Stabilization Fund (SHSF), funded through the Short Term Rent Assistance Program, provides short-term rent assistance and other flexible client assistance to prevent homelessness and rapidly re-house homeless families in high-poverty schools throughout Multnomah County. Rent assistance funding is closely coordinated with leveraged case management services through the Multnomah County SUN Schools program and through community-based anti-poverty providers to increase housing and school enrollment stability and improve student performance.

Eight of the participating schools are in East Portland. Between July 1, 2009, and October 1, 2010, 108 families received rent and other assistance through SHSF in those eight East Portland Schools, with direct client assistance totaling $351,928.

SN.1.3 Expand the Lents Homeownership Initiative model to all of East Portland: stakeholder-driven, marketing campaign, community leadership.
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SN.1.4 Increase funding and outreach for home maintenance assistance to low income homeowners.
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On 12-08-2010 at 10:47 am, Portland Housing Bureau (david [dot] sheern [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov) wrote:

In fiscal year 2009/10 which ended June 30, 2010, the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) provided three home repair loans for a total of $71,810 to low income homeowners in the Lents Town Center Urban Renewal Area.

Currently, PHB has funding to help approximately 15 homeowners in the Lents Town Center Urban Renewal Area through its Home Repair Loan Program. The program helps low and moderate income home owners make critical repairs to their homes.

Homeowners can borrow up to $15,000. The loan program doesn’t require monthly payments or charge interest. At the beginning of the 11th year of the loan, 20 percent of the loan will be forgiven. After the 15th year, the loan will be completely forgiven.

The loan is a 0.00% deferred payment loan.

SN.1.5 Develop new and expand existing weatherization grants program to fund energy efficiency upgrades in exchange for guaranteed rents.
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On 11-18-2010 at 5:13 pm, Community Energy Project (Outreach [at] Communityenergyproject [dot] org) wrote:

Community Energy Project provides free small-scale weatherization services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities in the Lents Urban Renewal Area. Clients do not have to be a homeowner!
visit www.communityenergyproject.org or call 503.284.6827 for details.

On 11-16-2010 at 3:29 pm, Multnomah County Dept. of Human Services (kathy [dot] m [dot] tinkle [at] multco [dot] us) wrote:

Energy Services is currently engaged in the safety net regarding providing energy efficiently upgrades and maintaining low-income rents. Multiple grant sources are being used to provide energy efficiency upgrades on a number of addresses in the east part of the County.

SN.1.6 Support safe, convenient, and cost-effective childcare throughout East Portland.
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On 11-16-2010 at 3:31 pm, Multnomah County Dept. of Human Services (kathy [dot] m [dot] tinkle [at] multco [dot] us) wrote:

Participants in the Bridges to Housing program have access to childcare funds that allow parents to work, participate in job training, seek counseling or otherwise improve their family's situation. Specifically, the Broadway Vantage building, which was developed in partnership with the County, includes on-site childcare for residents.

On 11-16-2010 at 2:53 pm, Multnomah County Health Department (wendy [dot] r [dot] lear [at] multco [dot] us) wrote:

Our Environmental Health Program inspects and licenses childcare centers in Multnomah County.

SN.1.7 Increase services for single, homeless adults in East Portland.
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SN.2 Support diversity in neighborhoods

SN.2.1 Increase sustainable homeownership for moderate income households.
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On 12-08-2010 at 11:17 am, Portland Housing Bureau (david [dot] sheern [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov) wrote:

Over the past year, funding from the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) has helped support two for-sale housing developments for low and moderate income first-time buyers.

Nine homes were built on SE 97th Ave. near Foster Rd by Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro East. All nine homes have been purchased by household earning at or below 60% median family income.

Ten homes were built at SE 122nd and Pardee in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood and sold to moderate-income first-time buyers through Proud Ground. All ten homes have been sold.

PHB funding and oversight not only ensures quality construction, but also that the buyers receive right-sized financing that will ensure sustainable, long-term ownership and opportunities to invest in their homes and the community.

SN.2.2 Increase opportunities for minority homeownership.
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On 10-01-2010 at 9:37 am, Portland Housing Bureau (david [dot] sheern [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov) wrote:

Portland Housing Bureau Awards $1.37 Million to Local Nonprofits Providing Homeownership Programs

http://www.portlandonline.com/phb/index.cfm?c=52439&a=318179

SN.3 Increase support for independent elderly and disabled people

SN.3.1 Create a good neighbor program through block captains, tailored to reach out to elderly and disabled residents.
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SN.3.2 Provide funding assistance for seniors to make energy efficiency upgrades.
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On 11-16-2010 at 3:30 pm, Multnomah County Dept. of Human Services (kathy [dot] m [dot] tinkle [at] multco [dot] us) wrote:

Energy Services is currently engaged in the safety net regarding providing energy efficiently upgrades and maintaining low-income rents. Multiple grant sources are being used to provide energy efficiency upgrades on a number of addresses in the east part of the County.

SN.4 Establish "resident activities coordinators" at multi-family dwellings

SN.4.1 Institute policy requiring ongoing provision of coordinator for publicly-financed housing properties.
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SN.4.2 Develop mechanism to require or provide incentives for the hiring of a coordinator at existing multi-family housing, public and private.
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SN.4.3 Develop recreation and interaction activities for younger multi-family housing residents.
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SN.5 Provide life skills training and education opportunities for East Portland residents

SN.5.1 Institute the Portland Police Bureau's Project Clean Slate in East Portland and fund on an on-going basis.
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SN.5.2 Develop an outreach program to parents to educate them on their rights to advocate for their children.
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SN.5.3 Expand availability of English language learning and civics education classes for parents.
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SN.6 Promote healthy communities in East Portland

SN.6.1 Use Health Impact Assessments to evaluate and mitigate impacts of the built environment on public health in East Portland.
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SN.6.2 Increase information about health clinics in East Portland.
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On 11-16-2010 at 3:02 pm, Multnomah County Health Department (wendy [dot] r [dot] lear [at] multco [dot] us) wrote:

We are creating a map of east county County health clinics and WIC sites marked along with the Coalition of Community Health Clinic locations between 80th and 180th. The map will be added when completed.

SN.6.3 Expand participation in schools/parks Summer Lunch Program.
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