Success Stories

Cherrie and Eric Schwartz

Young love is what brought Eric and Cherrie Schwartz to Central Oregon in 1971. A love of family, fresh air, and their charming log home is what kept them here. So when the couple’s heating system failed last spring, they were worried sick about how to afford a new one. Would they have to take …

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Multnomah DCHS Weatherization Program

Jaycob explains the Multnomah Department of County Human Services Weatherization Program.

Ellen

Ellen’s declining health led to the loss of her job, then the loss of her home. A hand up from MCCAC helped her reestablish a safe, affordable home.

Jessica

MCCAC used EHA funds and connected her with a caseworker who helped her develop a short-term plan to keep her housed until her benefits came through.

Katie

Katie needed more than her current job provided in order to cover the costs of childcare and afford appropriate housing.

Charles

A housing scam left Charles and his wife living in their car for more than a year. They now have a comfortable home.

Deanna

With little more than the clothes on their backs, Deanna and her son escaped domestic violence but found it much more difficult than expected to find a job and a new home.

Linda and Jim

A Community Action of Washington County (CAO) weatherization success story.

Lisa

Domestic violence forced a mother and two sons from their home. Despite having family willing to help, Lisa needed additional supports to rebuild her life and care for her boys.

Maria and Margarita

Vital repairs help mother, daughter remain in their home.

Bodhi

Bodhi shares his story and reflects on how the right support can change lives for the better.

Sam and Maya

Facing disability, unemployment, and a medical emergency, Maya turned to MCCAC for help securing housing.

Karen and Viktor

This young couple was able to address their complex array of needs because HOAP helped them navigate an equally complex system.

Homeless in Southern Oregon

Take a deep dive into homelessness in Southern Oregon.

Suzanne

MCCAC helped this family move into a new apartment in time for school.

Marion

NeighborImpact helped Marion, 82, weatherize her home of 20+ years to reduce her energy costs and make her beloved home safe and comfortable.

Mr. Arthur

CAPO’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) in Klamath Falls works with many local military service clubs, nonprofit organizations, and businesses.

Ana and Vanessa

These two teenage moms struggled, until case management and housing support helping them into safe stable homes of their own. Learn more about Insights Teen Parent Services.

Oregon's Poverty Fighting Network

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