405 SW 6th Street
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-1018
FAX: (541) 923-2095
www.housing-works.org

AGENCY INFORMATION
Cyndy Cook, Executive Director
Number of Staff: 1
Number of Housing Staff: 1
Operating Budget:  $25,164
Area Served: Crook, Deschutes & Jefferson Counties
Year Incorporated:   2003

MISSION
Families Forward envisions people achieving their goals and taking pride in their accomplishments as a result of their efforts. This vision is accomplished through innovative partnerships aimed at offering people the resources and opportunities to thrive.

WHO WE SERVE
Families Forward, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation, was created in 2003 by Housing Works Board of Commissioners.  Its purpose is to provide services to residents of Housing Works controlled properties as well as participants in the Housing Choice Voucher program. These core services include Family Sustainability, Personal Asset Building, and Opportunities for Kids.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS/CURRENT PROGRAMS

Family Sustainability

• Gateway Boutique
• Ready to Rent
• Women in Transformation
• Moving Forward Loan Program (Rental Deposit Assistance, Emergency Loan, Credit Building Loan)
• Rental Assistance for Today (RAFT)

Personal Asset Building

• Homeownership Counseling
• Valley Individual Development Account (VIDA)

Opportunities for Kids

• Ariel Boys and Girls Club
• Summit Youth Program (Campfire USA)
• Youth Camp Scholarships
• Aspen Villa Youth Program
• Farmworker Youth Program (Canyon East & Menta Park)

PARTNERS

Housing Works • Hayden Giving Fund • Home Federal • OSU Extension Service • Columbia State Bank • Bank of the Cascades • Boys & Girls Clubs • City of Bend • City of Redmond • Campfire USA • U.S. Bank • CADA/CASA • The College Place • Habitat for Humanity • SolAire Homes •  NeighborImpact • OHCS

STAFF PARTICIPATING IN INDUSTRY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Cyndy Cook Multi-Family Development
Kelly Fisher Homeownership Education & Counseling &
Homeownership Development
Kenny LaPoint, Resident Services