Housing Development Center

Team members from FHDC’s Asset Management and Resident Services & Programs teams, together with Evolve Workforce & Multifamily Housing Services leadership, recently presented at a Housing Equity Capacity Building Strategy (HECBS) training. The team was invited to discuss the experience of identifying/designing a resident services plan for supportive housing projects, as well as best practices for PM, AM, and RS working together. Focuses included: * Designing a program that will help properties thrive. * How referrals work and potential pitfalls. * Working relationships between property management and service providers. * Operational challenges in supportive housing. * Financial relationships between properties, services, and organizations. FHDC’s Senior Asset Manager, Christian Meneses-Zurita, shared: “We are fortunate to have a strong Property Management and Resident Services team, both with years of experience in their respective roles. It’s always a pleasure to discuss how having all departments working collaboratively can create significant benefits for the portfolio, especially considering the long road it has taken to get to where we are today.” Housing projects often present a variety of challenges, particularly in supportive housing models such as FHDC’s. Meneses-Zurita adds, “If you speak with anyone in Asset Management, they can tell you how challenging it is to maintain a strong portfolio without a reliable Property Management team, and even more difficult when there is little to no communication with Resident Services.” FHDC was part of the first cohort in this series, which focused on building capacity for established housing organizations. Fast forward, this cohort represented seven organizations with ties to housing organizations and interests in developing their own RS plan/department. It was an honor to be invited back to share our experience and contribute to the mission and vision of organizations interested in exploring the supportive housing space. We wish the current cohort much success. This training series is being led by Housing Development Center and supported by Meyer Memorial Trust.

[Salem, Oregon] FHDC is thrilled to share that Colonia Libertad II (CL Phase 2) is the next chapter in expanding opportunity and stability for families in Salem. This new 44-unit garden-style community will provide safe, affordable homes designed with families in mind. The development will offer a mix of thoughtfully designed 2, 3, and 4-bedroom garden-style apartments to accommodate larger and multigenerational households. Homes will be affordable to families earning 60% or less of Area Median Income (AMI), ensuring affordable options for households often priced out of the private rental market. CL Phase 2 will include more than 45,000 square feet of residential space and over 11,000 square feet dedicated to community amenities. Families will enjoy: • A dedicated playground • A futsal court for youth and community recreation • Community gardens for growing food and cultural connection • A community room for gatherings, workshops, and celebrations The Colonia Libertad community is located near Bill Riegel Park, with multiple transit stops within half a mile, connecting residents to schools, grocery options, employment, and healthcare throughout Salem. CL Phase 2 builds on the strength of the existing Colonia Libertad community, increasing access to safe housing while creating spaces that foster leadership, cultural connection, and long-term family stability. This development will also expand our capacity to provide a wider range of supportive services for families, deepen our partnerships with community organizations like Mano a Mano, and further enhance our La Escuelita program to better serve youth. We believe a home is just the beginning, and we look forward to welcoming families to a vibrant community where they can thrive. We sincerely thank our dedicated partners who are behind this project and for believing in our work! LMC Construction | Banner Bank | Carleton Hart Architecture PC | Housing Development Center | Evolve Workforce & Multifamily Housing Services . . #affordablehousing #partnerships #advocacy #housing #sisepuede

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After years of planning, epic fundraising, and 8 months of active construction, Thursday we celebrated! And what a project worth celebrating: we completed our capital improvements for Macdonald Residence, our 100% Medicaid-eligible Assisted Living Facility right in the heart of Old Town Portland. This included adding a second elevator with a generator, in-unit heating & cooling system for all 54 unites, and replacing our roof. It is thanks to the incredible support from Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Portland Clean Energy Fund, HEDCO Foundation, Keller Foundation, Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, and Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, and the steadfast partnership from Housing Development Center, Ankrom Moisan, and Pence Contractors that made this immense project possible. Especially good to celebrate with you Sam Baraso, Michael Buonocore, Traci Manning, Nakeshia Knight-Coyle, PhD, and Payton Jackson! Michelle Meyer, our fearless leader, really said it best: these improvements make a world of difference day in and out for our residents. Thank you for helping make it possible!

Our Resident Services team has been standing with Bienestar families impacted by recent ICE actions in Washington County, making sure no one faces these moments alone. Through the Esperanza Fund and other resources, we’re providing emergency rent support, legal aid connections, and safety planning so families can stay safe and housed. Your support keeps this safety net strong. Give to the Esperanza Fund through Give!Guide today to stand with families in need and bring hope to our neighbors: https://lnkd.in/gSxe_axn @giveguide #bienestaror #bienestaroregon #giveguide2025 #giveguide #washingtoncountyoregon #affordablehousingforall