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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🧑🧒🧒 HH size requirements apply 🧒🏻👧🏼 On-site child care + preschool program run by NAYA 💼🎒Next to PCC Opportunity Center 🚙🚲 Great location near grocery stores, Fernhill Park, restaurants, numerous bus lines + 96 bike score www.homeforward.org/chakukumtuks... *Must meet certain criteria 3/3

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chaku kumtuks haws Apartments | Home Forward | Oregon

New affordable housing community in Northeast Portland's Cully-Concordia neighborhood

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

📍 Address: 5660 NE 42nd Ave., Portland, OR 97218 🏠 Rents: $984 (studios), $1027 (1-BR), $1505 (2BR), $1733 (3BR) ✅ Earn between 30-60% AMI AND earn at least 1.5 x unit rent (see tables) 🤗 Rent assistance/vouchers welcome (residents are responsible for paying full rent) 2/3

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Home Forward’s new apartment community in NE PDX, chaku kumtuks haws, is still accepting applications! The new apartment community is built for people balancing work, school* and life. Apartments include studios up to 3-bedrooms. Rents are typically lower than other housing. 1/3

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

They are also teaching our youngest learners at the on-site child care and preschool center. Learn more here: homeforward.org/chakukumtukshaws

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chaku kumtuks haws Apartments | Home Forward | Oregon

New affordable housing community in Northeast Portland's Cully-Concordia neighborhood

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

One example is chaku kumtuks haws. Home Forward partnered with the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) to develop the community. NAYA named the building and contributed to design elements such as Indigenous artwork. (3/4)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

It is also a time to acknowledge the tragedies and hardships that Indigenous communities have endured. Home Forward is committed to partnering with Indigenous organizations to ensure that affordable housing opportunities reflect their unique cultures and traditions. (2/4)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Indigenous Peoples’ Month is an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Indigenous peoples. Their knowledge and leadership have shaped everything from environmentalism and medicine to community building, education, and the very land we live on. (1/4)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We're sending notices by email and regular mail to the address you used when you applied. We're sending notices all week. What you should do: -Check your email -Check your mailbox -Look for your notice in the coming days Learn more: homeforward.org/waitlists (2/2)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

WAITLIST LOTTERY RESULTS ANNOUNCED: Home Forward is now contacting people who applied for the Housing Choice Voucher waitlist and/or a Property-based waitlist. The notice will say if your household was randomly selected for one or more waitlists. How we're contacting you: (1/2)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

reliable, and sustainable transportation options. We welcomed community members to celebrate the new installation with snacks, informational materials, and opportunities to see and learn more about electric vehicles!

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

These chargers were made possible through the PGE Drive Change Fund via the Oregon DEQ Clean Fuels Program and the Business and Multifamily Make-Ready Program. This partnership will support an ongoing effort to make sure our communities have greater access to clean, (2/3)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

We welcomed community members to celebrate the new installation with snacks, informational materials, and opportunities to see and learn more about electric vehicles!

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

These chargers were made possible through the Drive Change Fund and the Business and Multifamily Make-Ready Program. This partnership will support an ongoing effort to make sure our communities have greater access to clean, reliable, and sustainable transportation options. (2/3)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Thank you to Portland General Electric for collaborating with Home Forward's Community Services Team to host a launch event last week to celebrate the newly installed EV chargers at New Columbia and Tamarack Apartments! (1/3)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Applications for the Board of Commissioners are open NOW and close on Friday, November 7th at 11:59pm. More information can be found at: www.homeforward.org/board-of-com...

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Board of Commissioners | Home Forward

To ensure accountability to the interests of our communities, Home Forward is governed by a nine-member citizen commission.

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

If you are a resident or participant of Home Forward, we invite you to apply to the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners is an opportunity to provide input and approval of strategic decisions that impact the overall direction and governance of Home Forward.

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We’re excited to continue building collaborations that help Home Forward communities thrive. (2/2)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Earlier this month, we had the honor of connecting with @councilortkl.bsky.social at New Columbia and Tamarack Apartments alongside Urban Forestry. Outdoor spaces and communities filled with lush greenery play an essential role in creating healthy neighborhoods. (1/2)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We also recently provided residents with a readiness booklet, which you can check out here: www.homeforward.org/wp-content/u... (4/4)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Our protocols also include developing support plans, which may include identifying alternative gathering spaces and providing access to essential necessities. Home Forward is working with each property to develop Community Emergency Action Plans. (3/4)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We also support residents in being prepared for: 🌪️ Natural Disasters 🌧️ Extreme Weather Events ⚡ Power Outages (2/4)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

How does Home Forward support residents in being prepared for emergencies? As the largest provider of affordable housing in the state, Home Forward has extensive knowledge and in-house expertise in responding to emergencies, along with dozens of policies and procedures. (1/4)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Thoughtful planning, resident input, community engagement opportunities, and great neighbors make Home Forward communities thrive.

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🩹 Community kitchens and gathering spaces 📚 Learning centers 🧸 On-site child care and preschool 🏀 Basketball courts and playgrounds 🎉 Celebrations hosted by residents 🌳 Access to public parks and spaces 🚶Walkable communities 💼 Workforce development opportunities (2/3)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Being a good neighbor is at the core of creating safe and livable communities. A great neighbor can be many things, and at Home Forward, it means creating a number of offerings to ensure our residents can build community: (1/3)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

We are so thrilled to have our CEO representing Home Forward residents, Oregonians, and millions of residents across the country! Her new role as NAHRO Board of Governors SVP gives Oregon a seat at the national table, which is so necessary at this time. Congrats, Ivory!

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

This recognition reflects our commitment to centering equity, humanity, and innovation in everything we do. Here's to building thriving communities with affordable homes for all! 💙 #HomeForward #AffordableHousing #Portland #CommunityFirst #EquityMatters 3/3

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

AND Home Forward received TWO national NAHRO Awards of Merit: ✅Administrative Innovation (Equity & Employee-Centered Practices) ✅ Affordable Housing (Hattie Redmond Apartments) "When we support our employees and partners well, we can better serve the community," Ivory said. 2/3

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🏆 Celebrating Leadership and Excellence in Affordable Housing 🏆 Our CEO Ivory Mathews was sworn in as Senior Vice President of NAHRO’s Board of Governors—the national organization representing 26,000+ affordable housing professionals serving 8 million families across the U.S. 1/3

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

HCV or Property-based waitlist does not guarantee immediate housing assistance or selection for a unit. We know this news may be disappointing to some. We are committed to keeping you informed as soon as we have more information to share. Go to www.homeforward.org/waitlists for more.

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

–If selected at random, your placement on a waitlist is a crucial first step toward potentially receiving rent assistance or housing. –Timing of when HCVs can be issued depends on federal funding and the availability of resources within our programs. –Placement on an 4/5

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

This does NOT affect households that currently have HCVs. Here is what you need to know: –Notices will say if your household WAS or WAS NOT selected at random for one or more waitlists. –Notices will be sent to the email and mailing address provided in your application. 3/5

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Important note: Home Forward has paused issuing new HCVs. This is because HUD notified Home Forward that its HCV program is in shortfall status. This means program costs exceed the federal funding allocated to Home Forward for 2025. 2/5

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Waitlist Update: Home Forward is pleased to share that we will begin emailing and mailing notices (via the U.S. Postal Service) to every household that applied for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and/or a Property-based waitlist toward the end of October. 1/5

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Bud Clark Commons was one of the first affordable housing communities to make Narcan available to all residents & staff, with full training provided. Home Forward has expanded access to this life-saving medication to both residents and the surrounding community to support health, safety and (4/5)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Bud Clark Commons was Home Forward’s first property to receive Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) funding to connect residents to substance use disorder treatment and other 24/7 wraparound services like case management and resident support. (3/5)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

the Oregon chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This ensures we can deliver the highest standard of care to our community and create an environment where recovery is supported at every level. (2/5)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

What does National Recovery Month mean to you? National Recovery Month is an opportunity to strengthen Home Forward’s commitment to supporting recovery and well-being. We provide ongoing substance use disorders training and education to our staff through our partnership with (1/5)

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

...in the Concordia neighborhood of Northeast Portland for decades to come. You can also read the article online here: lnkd.in/gpAap89V p.s. Also read about Albina Vision Trust's first housing community! We were thrilled to provide project-based vouchers for deeply affordable rents! 2/2

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Grab the September edition of The Portland Observer because our brand new T. Joyce Phillips (formerly Dekum Court) affordable housing community is on the front page! Thank you, The Portland Observer, for taking the time to feature this community reinvestment effort that will serve 187 families...1/2

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

📢 Sneak peek! Today, Home Forward, Metro, OHCS, the City Of Portland, HUD and friends/family of “Ms. Joyce” celebrated the grand (re)opening of T. Joyce Phillips (formerly Dekum Court). Ms. Joyce was a long-time Albina Head Start educator at Dekum Court. Her daughter, Teresa:

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

📅Submit your comments by August 31: www.homeforward.org/moving-to-work Don't miss your chance to be a part of this important process!

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

⏰Deadline Alert: Final Day to Submit Comments is August 31! If you haven’t shared your thoughts yet now’s the time to make your voice heard. Home Forward's 2026 Moving to Work Plan is now available for public comment & your feedback is critical to ensuring the Plan meets the needs of the community

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Thank you to Senator Ron Wyden, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, Rep. Tawna Sanchez and Liam Frost for joining us. Together, we’re working toward a future where communities can offer holistic resources, giving every individual and their family the opportunity to thrive.

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

The 84-unit affordable housing community offers families and NE Portland neighbors the chance to pursue career, workforce training, and educational opportunities while accessing affordable housing, health care, and high-quality early learning—all in a single location.

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

🎉 Yesterday we celebrated the grand opening of the chaku kumtuks haws apartments in Northeast Portland! This project was made possible through an innovative partnership between Home Forward, Portland Community College, and the Native American Youth and Family Center.

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The Learning Center is dedicated to supporting young people and adults as they pursue education, job training, and personal growth. It’s a welcoming hub where residents can access resources, connect with staff, and plan their next steps.

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

New Columbia Learning Center is here for New Columbia residents interested in: 💻 Receiving a free laptop 🖊️ Grant opportunities 📚 Access to OSU classes 🏕️ Summer and after-school programs 👔 Networking events and job fairs

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

As New Columbia turns 20, we’re celebrating not just the spaces we share, but the resources that help residents thrive, like the New Columbia Learning Center. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEL9...

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Hacienda CDC | Verizon Community Forward Learning Centers

Learn more about these new hubs for free STEM education, workforce readiness, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship, in our communities!

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