5135 NE Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97218
PHONE: (503) 288-8177
FAX: (503) 288-1260
www.nayapdx.org

AGENCY INFORMATION
Nichole Maher, Executive Director (503-288-8177, X201)      
Number of Staff: 75
Number of Housing Staff: 5
Operating Budget: 7,878,255 (2008-2009)
Area Served: Portland Metro Area
Year Incorporated:   1994

Total Number of Units Developed: 44 (Rental-44;  Homeownership-0)                 
Total Number of Units Under Development: 0

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED

• Social Services
• Youth Programs
• Workforce Development
• Economic Development
• Community Organizing
• Micro-enterprise
• Homeownership Counseling
• IDAs
• Education
• Green Building
• Community Facilities

MISSION
The Native American Youth and Family Center strives to enhance the diverse strengths of our youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Serve over 1,300 youth and 600 families a year;
• Operate a 9-12 Native Early College Academy serving over 90 students – 85% attendance and 96% passing rates;
• Supported over 40 families to purchase or refinance their home since 2006;
• Own and operate 44 units of Affordable Housing, including 7units of Permanent Supportive Housing for survivors of Domestic Violence and Foster Care youth;
• Agency is a current member of the Homeless Youth Continuum, as of 2009.

CURRENT PROJECTS
Employment, Housing & Community Development:

• Native Community Employment Services: Green Jobs Initiative – workforce development planning; Social Enterprise development – NAYA Catering; NAYA Energy project; Life Skills Development and Economic Security project
• Housing Development Planning
• Housing Asset Management and Resident Services: Sawash Housing , LLC
• Homeownership Program: Education and Counseling
• Community Economic Development: Financial Wellness, IDA’s, Credit Repair, Earned Income Tax Campaign and Free Tax Preparation
• Portland Youth and Elders Council
• Housing Services: Specific programs for Survivors of Domestic Violence & youth aging out of foster care; Rent Assistance; Housing Search; Resident Services

Youth Services:

• Cultural Arts: Drumming, Dancing and Regalia Making Classes
• Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball; Lacrosse in 2010
• Learning Center: Tutoring and academic enrichment services
• Middle School Services: Advocacy, Retention and Graduation support
• High School Services: Advocacy, Retention and Graduation support
• Gang Prevention & Outreach
• Spring Break and Summer Youth Services: Summer Institute; MASAP Summer Camp; Salmon Camp

Family Services:

• Domestic Violence Survivor Wrap Around Supports
• Foster care and Independent Living program
• Housing Advocacy & Placement

NAYA Academy:

• 9-12 Early College High School serving over 90 students

Member of the Housing Organizations of Color Coalition (HOCC):

• with PCRI, Inc. and Hacienda CDC to advocate for minority housing and homeownership policies and resources

PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT
•    Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce • Portland Indian Leaders Round Table • North West Indian Health Board • Asian Family Center • El Programa Hispano • Hacienda • PCRI • Communities of Color Coalition • City of Portland • Multnomah County • Sterling Savings Bank • Northwest Area Foundation • Meyer Memorial Trust • Portland Development Commission • Spirit Mountain Fund • National Indian Child Welfare • ONABEN – A Native American Business Network • IRCO

STAFF PARTICIPATING IN INDUSTRY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Heather Dorfman Resident Services
Naomi Harris Property & Asset Managers; Resident Services
Ben Helgren Homeownership Education & Counseling
Sharon Sanders Homeownership Education & Counseling
Sara Libby Homeownership Education & Counseling