Oregon's Poverty Fighting Network

Success Stories

Multnomah DCHS Weatherization Program
Jaycob explains the Multnomah Department of County Human Services Weatherization Program.
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.
Homeless in Southern Oregon
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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.
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.
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.
Sam and Maya
Facing disability, unemployment, and a medical emergency, Maya turned to MCCAC for help securing housing.
Maria and Margarita
Vital repairs help mother, daughter remain in their home.
Katie
Katie needed more than her current job provided in order to cover the costs of childcare and afford appropriate housing.
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.
Bodhi
Bodhi shares his story and reflects on how the right support can change lives for the better.
Charles
A housing scam left Charles and his wife living in their car for more than a year. They now have a comfortable home.
Linda and Jim
A Community Action of Washington County (CAO) weatherization success story.
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.
Karen and Viktor
This young couple was able to address their complex array of needs because HOAP helped them navigate an equally complex system.
Suzanne
MCCAC helped this family move into a new apartment in time for school.
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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