Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives Inc.

 

Building a Foundation for Homeownership

Posted on December 23rd, 2009 by PCRI

PCRI has long envisioned in-house development of sustainable, energy-efficient AND affordable new homes.  This week, we were delivered a gift of good news: approval of funding for these new homes. “This is great news for PCRI staff and more importantly, great news for PCRI residents who have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to purchase these [...]

Help for the Holidays

Posted on December 17th, 2009 by PCRI

PCRI staff let loose with our holiday cheer yesterday afternoon and got into the spirit of the season decorating our office.  For some families, however, this time of year isn’t filled with cheer and good fortune. PCRI employees have adopted two of our resident families this year in hopes of making their season a bit [...]

Baby, It’s Cold Outside (tips for winter survival)

Posted on December 9th, 2009 by PCRI

Record cold?  Check.  Icy wind?  Double check.  Freezing rain and snow?  On its way.  How does one cope with this frigid weather?  Here’s a collection of tips to make the best of it: Of course, keeping yourself warm is key.  If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in a place you can stay warm.  If [...]

PCRI Honors World AIDS Day 2009

Posted on December 1st, 2009 by PCRI

Today marks World AIDS Day.  Though AIDS doesn’t take any holidays, the World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988 as an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic. President Barack Obama took the opportunity to bring attention to AIDS with a proclamation including these sobering statistics: Though we [...]

 
 
 

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