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Housing stability doesn’t happen by accident—especially in rural communities. It’s the result of careful planning, long-term investment, and steady partnerships that hold systems together even

SPARC—Service Providers and Regional Connections—is a regional systems framework designed to align outreach, shelter, housing, and services so people can move out of homelessness in

Public Housing Authorities and their partners are being asked to solve two problems at once: reduce pressure on shelter systems today while delivering affordable housing

All this week (end of January 2026), Point-in-Time Counts are taking place across the country. They are intended to be a single snapshot of homelessness,

I have spent the last 20 years working in the nonprofit and public sectors. My work has spanned addiction treatment, mental health, community action, shelter,

    Homelessness is one of the most difficult issues a community can face. It touches public safety, neighborhood livability, local businesses, public space, and

When people talk about homelessness, the focus is often on what we see most visibly: tents, shelters at capacity, emergency rooms overwhelmed, and crisis response

SPARC does not begin with building new programs. It begins with asking better questions. Communities often assume that transformation requires new funding, new structures, or

Across the country, communities are investing significant resources into addressing homelessness. Outreach expands. Shelters open. Housing is developed. Services increase. And yet, many systems remain

We have officially entered Woodland Preservation Mode, marking an important step forward for a site that has served the community for decades. Thanks to new

The Powers site has entered Preservation Mode, and it is quickly becoming a clear example of how the SPARC model is designed to work in

This week, over 50 leaders representing 26 distinct organizations from across Coos and Curry Counties came together for the SPARC Summit — and together, we

    At North Bend Family Housing, progress means more than construction — it means community partnership in action. Our General Contractor, LMC Construction, is

  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

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

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

      The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a delay in the implementation of the new NSPIRE standards for

For years, the former Bangor School site sat as a blighted, abandoned building in the heart of our community — a reminder of what once

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

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

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,

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

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

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 We’re excited to share progress on Ellensburg Housing, a much-needed affordable housing development in Gold Beach, Oregon. This

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

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