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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 12h

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

Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 12h

🩹 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 · 12h

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 · 5d

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!

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Ivory Mathews, NAHRO 25-27 SVP! Sworn in at #Natcon25 on Sept. 30, she believes “through collaboration, innovation, & advocacy, we can ... deliver solutions that serve the needs of the 8m families we represent.”

https://www.nahro.org/news/meet-ivory-mathews-nahros-new-senior-vice-president/

Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 6d

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

Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

🏆 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 · 14d

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.

Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 14d

–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 · 14d

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.
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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 20d

overall well being.

Learn more about Bud Clark Commons here: www.homeforward.org/bud-clark-co...

Bud Clark Commons Apartments | Home Forward | Oregon

The Apartments at Bud Clark Commons offer 130 studio homes that serve residents who have been experiencing homelessness.

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Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · Sep 11

...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 · Sep 11

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 · Sep 5

📢 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:

Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · Aug 29

📅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!

www.homeforward.org

Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · Aug 29

⏰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 · Aug 22

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.

Home Forward @homeforward.bsky.social · Aug 22

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 · Aug 22

🎉 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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