1274 Fifth St. Ste 1A
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-1324
FAX: (503) 981-3662
www.fhdc.org

AGENCY INFORMATION
Roberto Jimenez, Executive Director

Total Number of Units Developed: 195 (Rental-188; Homeownership-6)
Total Number of Units Under Development: 40 (Rental-40; Homeownership-0)

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED

• Social Services
• Child Care
• Youth Programs
• Workforce Development
• Community Safety
• Economic Development
• Community Organizing
• IDAs
• Green Building
• Community Facilities

MISSION
Recognizing the vital contribution of farmworkers to our economy, the mission of FHDC is to develop farmworker leadership for stronger and more secure families and communities through affordable housing, social services, education, and economic development.
The mission is carried out by pursuing the following goals:

• To develop and manage affordable housing located within Urban Growth Boundaries
• To provide social and educational services that promote personal and economic self-sufficiency
• To include farmworkers in decision-making and ongoing project management
• To develop and support the leadership of farmworkers within the larger community
• To build and strengthen community partnership

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• In 1992 FHDC started the development of our first housing project, Nuevo Amanecer, amid fierce opposition of some community leaders who preferred to see farmworkers segregated in labor camps. We open our doors to 50 families in 1994. In March of 1999 we completed the construction of Nuevo Amanecer Phase II, to add 40 more apartments. Nuevo Amanecer now houses a large community of 93 farmworker families, roughly 500 individuals.
• In 1995 FHDC started the development of a second housing project in downtown Woodburn, long the heart of the Latino farmworker community. It took the mobilization of farmworkers and residents who testified at public hearings for the site plan approval of Esperanza Court, a complex of 12 two-bedroom units. Esperanza Court opened in 1997.
• In 2001 we began construction of 6 homes (Villa del Sol) located on one acre of land within the Woodburn urban growth boundary. These attractive and spacious three bedroom, two bath homes were completed and sold to farmworkers for below market-rates.
• In 2003 FHDC began construction of the first farmworker housing project to be built in Salem. This new community, Colonia Libertad, opened in June, 2005 and provides a home to 48 farmworker families.
• In 2004 we began to work on the creation of a new project, Colonia Amistad. Ground breaking for Colonia Amistad, a 38-apartment housing complex, occurred in June of 2006. Colonia Amistad was completed in the summer of 2007.
• In 2000 we began a 3 year capital campaign successfully raising more than $1.5 million for the Cipriano Ferrel Education Center. Cipriano Ferrel, who worked closely with Cesar Chavez until Chavez’ death in 1993, was a PCUN co-founder and President and co-founder of FHDC.
• With the completion of Colonia Amistad in 2007, FHDC now provides housing to approximately 900-1000 residents. Our rapid growth has given us the opportunity to also improve our organizational capacity. FHDC is currently in the process of completing our goal of establishing an Asset Management Department and creating an Asset Manager position.
• FHDC was awarded a Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellowship by Enterprise Community Partners.
• Successful after school programs at all sites, has led FHDC to achieve a 99% high school graduation rate among its youth residents.
• For the past three years FHDC and three other community development corporations have been working together with the intent of creating a homeownership center which would serve the residents of Marion and Polk County. In February of 2008, the Homeownership Center began full operations and is offering home buyer education, financial management skills, and other services to a diverse population, the majority of whom are low-income. FHDC has been instrumental in the creation of the homeownership center by providing strategic planning and grant writing assistance.
• In 2007, FHDC wrote two successful Consolidated Funding Cycle (CFC) applications to the State of Oregon.

CURRENT PROJECTS

• Nuevo Amanecer Phase IV

PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT
Oregon Housing and Community Services •  Enterprise Community Partners •  CASA of Oregon •  City of Woodburn

STAFF PARTICIPATING IN INDUSTRY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Jerry Ambris Community Developer
Jessy Olson Architectural Fellow
Maria Elena  Guerra Property and Asset Management Director
Laura  Isiordia Community Leadership Director
Jaime  Arredondo Fund Development Director
Vicki Dickerman Finance Director