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SPARC Summit Success: Building a New Path for Rural Housing Continuums
This week, over 50 leaders representing 26 distinct organizations from across Coos and Curry Counties came together for the SPARC Summit — and together, we
Building Together: North Bend Family Housing Becomes a Training Ground for Local Firefighters
At North Bend Family Housing, progress means more than construction — it means community partnership in action. Our General Contractor, LMC Construction, is
Building Hope: North Bend Family Housing Progresses Ahead of Schedule
It’s inspiring to see what can happen when vision, collaboration, and determination come together. From the sky above North Bend, the transformation is clear
Oasis Village: A Path of What’s Possible
While in Bend for the Housing Authorities of Oregon meeting, I took a little time to tour Oasis Village—and it was incredible to see how
Housing Is Economic Development: How NBC/CCHA Strengthens Oregon’s South Coast
Construction is well underway at North Bend Family Housing, a 105-unit affordable housing community that will soon welcome families who live and work on Oregon’s
Update: HCV Inspections Will Continue Under HQS Until 2027
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a delay in the implementation of the new NSPIRE standards for
🚧 North Bend Family Housing – Progress Update
For years, the former Bangor School site sat as a blighted, abandoned building in the heart of our community — a reminder of what once
Expanding Housing Options in 2025: Shared Housing
In January 2025, the Coos-Curry Housing Authority introduced a Shared Housing option under the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for the first time in
Defining the SPARC Model
Building a System That Moves People From Crisis to Stability—and Beyond Homelessness isn’t just a housing issue. It’s the result of disconnected systems—shelter here, services
Introducing the SPARC Network: A Blueprint to End Homelessness on the South Coast
Across Coos and Curry Counties, we face a deeply interconnected crisis: a shortage of affordable housing, an aging and deteriorating housing stock, limited shelter options,
Coos-Curry Housing Authority Receives Grant to Launch SPARC Network in Curry County
The Coos-Curry Housing Authority is honored to receive a $10,000 grant from the Gordon Elwood Foundation to help launch the Curry County portion of the
New Homes on the Horizon: Ellensburg Housing Approved for Gold Beach
We’re excited to announce that Ellensburg Housing has officially been approved by the State’s Housing Stability Council — a major milestone for Gold Beach and
Building a Foundation for the Future: North Bend Family Housing – Phase I
We’re excited to share that construction is well underway on North Bend Family Housing – Phase I, marking a major milestone for our region. Located
Project Update: Ellensburg Housing in Gold Beach
Project Update: Ellensburg Housing in Gold Beach We’re excited to share progress on Ellensburg Housing, a much-needed affordable housing development in Gold Beach, Oregon. This
Reflecting on 2024 – Our Biggest Year Yet
As we continue into 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work we accomplished last year. 2024 was our biggest
North Bend Family Housing: Progress Update & Key Facts
We’re excited to share an update on the North Bend Family Housing project, which is moving ahead of schedule. As we prepare for the next