Putting our Missions to Work Final Report
Supporting Housing Stability and Opportunity for Residents of Affordable Housing Through Resident Services
Affordable housing gives people the stability to meet their basic needs and the opportunity to build better lives. But for thousands of low-income households across Oregon, housing alone is not enough. These households need more than just a roof and walls if they are going to stabilize their lives and move out of poverty.
“Resident Services” connects residents of affordable housing to a variety of customized services and programs that support housing stability, household opportunity and advancement. By addressing residents‟ needs and supporting their aspirations, Resident Services plays a crucial role in promoting the fundamental goal of affordable housing as a place where individuals and families can build the foundation for a better future.
The member organizations of the Oregon Opportunity Network (Oregon ON) provide Resident Services to more than 11,500 households across the state. But with no dedicated funding stream for Resident Services, Oregon ON‟s members have struggled to cobble together the resources to support these life-changing programs.
To address this challenge, Oregon ON launched the Resident Services Opportunity Project (RSOP) – a two year collaborative effort to develop a framework for a sustainable Resident Services funding and delivery system. This report summarizes the RSOP‟s work and its findings.
