Habitat meets with legislators
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Habitat for Humanity officials met with legislators at the Oregon State Capitol to discuss housing policy. Pictured: Dwane Krumme, executive director, La Pine Sunriver Habitat for Humanity; Shannon Vilhauer, executive director, Habitat for Humanity Oregon; Senator Tim Knopp, Oregon Senate minority leader; Sharlene Weed, executive director, Sisters Habitat for Humanity; and Chad Kruse, executive director, Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity. PHOTO PROVIDED
More than 50 Habitat for Humanity advocates met with Oregon legislators on March 8 to advocate for policies that increase the supply of needed housing and promote broader access to safe, decent, and affordable homes.
Sisters Habitat Executive Director Sharlene Weed met with Representative Helfrich and Senators Bonham and Knopp.
“It was fun to spend the day at the Capitol sharing the great work that is happening in our community and talking about the importance of homeownership asset-building and Habitat for Humanity’s legislative priorities,” Weed said.
Habitat representatives advocated for funding for Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) for homeownership. This fund has provided over $1 million toward building Habitat homes in Sisters. Advocates also voiced support for Individual Development Accounts (IDA). IDAs are matched savings accounts that can be used for down payment assistance. NeighborImpact manages the accounts for Central Oregon.
For information about volunteering with Sisters Habitat for Humanity or applying for the homeownership program visit sistershabitat.org or call 541-549-1193.
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