CASA of Oregon

We asked some of our staff: What inspires you to do the work you do? Check out this short video to meet our staff and find out what drives them to work towards housing and economic justice! #housingjustice #housingforall #economicjustice #meetourstaff

By now you may have heard that Capital One has put out a plan they claim will put hundreds of billions of dollars into our communities. Capital One announced in February 2024 a $35.3 billion agreement to acquire Discover. The deal would create the biggest U.S. credit card issuer by balances, the sixth-largest bank by assets, and would give Capital One control of Discover's card payment network, the fourth major payment network operator. On Wednesday, Capital One announced a commitment of $265 billion over five years to lending, philanthropy and investment if the takeover goes through, as it works to appease critics and win over regulators. The plan consists of several initiatives by Capital One, including lending $200 billion to low- and middle-income consumers, allocating $44 billion to community development initiatives, and funding for nonprofits, small businesses and minority-owned financial institutions. But social justice organizations and other critics are doubtful that this money will end up in the pockets of those who need it most given Capital One’s track record—they’ve bailed out on mortgage lending promises they’ve made before. In 2012, they promised to make $28.5 billion in home loans over ten years to low- and moderate-income borrowers and then then backed out five years later having made less than half that total. And, organizations have caught them pretending that this is an increase in their community development lending activity, when the truth is they’re promising the exact same level of funding that Capital One and Discover do now, as separate entities. Don’t believe the hype—Capital One’s promise is an empty one, and one that was made through a deeply flawed process that did not include participation from the communities that would benefit from these community-based investments. Follow the link to learn more about the merger from our partner, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition - NCRC: https://rb.gy/nzyrfy

Happy #motivationmonday! #motivational #inspirational #uplifting

We have been working to accelerate housing justice since the 1980s, work that is only made possible through the dedication of our wonderful staff. Get to know some of the folks in our office and tell us: What's your favorite thing from the 80s? #tbt #meethestaff

Happy #motivationmonday! Hope you're staying cool and positive! #movivation #inspiration #inspiringquotes

Happy #motivationmonday! #quotesthatinspire #inspiration #motivation

Today we pay homage to Dorothy Richardson, the famous neighborhood activist and the guiding light for NeighborWorks America. Dorothy led her neighbors in the Central North Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh to fight back against community decay. "The solution was not to tear down the whole community, but to fix the houses." The first NeighborWorks association was born. We are proud to be a part of Richardson's incredible legacy, and grateful for the many advocates, changemakers, and leaders that we have had the opportunity to work with along the way. From rural communities to coastal towns and metropolitan areas, our network is transforming the lives of their community members and neighbors. We are grateful to be a part of NeighborWorks and in awe of the changes our network has been able to forge. And, we will not rest until every individual in Oregon has the opportunity to achieve their life goals and live in safe, sustainable, and affordable communities. #NeighborWorksWeek #NW45 #CommunityPower #BuildingFutures #NWweek

#tbt As part of #neighborworksweek, we wanted to show the joy and relief that people experience knowing they have access to consistent, affordable and safe housing. This is Sergio shortly after his manufactured housing park was transformed to a resident-owned community. . #NeighborWorksWeek #NW45 #CommunityPower #BuildingFutures #NWweek

This #NeighborWorksWeek2024, we are celebrating #community. What does that look like? We asked CASA Deputy Director Lisa Rogers the same question- hit play to learn more about her vision. #NeighborWorksWeek #NW45 #CommunityPower #BuildingFutures #NWweek

At CASA, we believe in the power of helping residents access the resources they need to build healthy, sustainable, equitable, and just communities. In other words, #EmpoweringCommunitiesForSuccess! Jo Manning and Susan Stoltenborg were instrumental in charting the course of their community’s future. Once known as The Patrician, the manufactured home community Filbert Grove Cooperative in Springfield, OR is now home to Jo, Susan, and 125 other 55 residents. The residents run the community as a cooperative that owns the park. Governed by a board of directors, they ensure its affordability for all residents. The notion of community runs deep: they have a community food pantry in the common area, a committee that organizes gatherings for holidays and clubhouse sales and also groups that meet weekly for activities like quilting/sewing sessions. The transformation of the park into a cooperative was a lengthy process that was trying, difficult, but ultimately, joyous. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Susan and Jo to hear their story and wanted to share it with you this #NeighborWorksWeek2024. Link to full story in comments! . #NeighborWorksWeek #NW45 #CommunityPower #BuildingFutures #NWweek