Betty Mason always dreamed big. As a longtime renter and PCRI resident in northeast Portland, Betty (pictured below in front of her home) took the first step in 2007 toward making her dream of homeownership come true. Today, she owns the single-level home of her dreams: close to parks with lots of windows and a [...]
PCRI is always exceptionally thankful for our supporters. Now more than ever, the businesses and individuals that provide financial and in-kind assistance for our programs, our community centers and our residents make an immeasurable difference for PCRI families. With the help of our supporters, we help ensure our residents’ success on the path from basic [...]
It’s exactly this type of program that goes beyond helping homeowners, says the New York Times: “These alliances have sidestepped the plague of foreclosure.”
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 [...]
“When I got here, I wasn’t sure if I should knock, ring the door bell or just walk in. I walked in and she [Broker Shelly Fullwiley] said ‘Welcome home!’” That’s what Rachel Allen, Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives’ resident–or more appropriately, former resident–had to say about the day she received the keys to her new [...]
The stream of people at Saturday’s African American Alliance for Homeownership Fair was slower than previous years, but PCRI’s Rachel Hestmark and Charles Funches still took the opportunity to make new connections. Charles, PCRI’s Homeownership Coordinator, talked with potential homeowners like Watasha Stroud (pictured at left) and Allan Peterson (pictured below) about programs PCRI offers [...]
Come join us at African American Alliance for Homeownership’s 11th Annual Homeownership fair this Saturday. Charles and Rachel will be on hand with information about housing resources and first-time homebuyer programs.While you’re there, you can also participate in first-time homebuyer or foreclosure prevention workshops, learn how you can qualify for the “Making Home Affordable” program. [...]
