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Umpqua CDC
has Resident Services Plans for each of its multifamily residential
complexes, designed to suit the unique needs of each individual site.
Each site features a Community Resource Center that provides information
and access to local social services available to them. In addition,
Financial Fitness workshops, the ABC’s of Homebuying class, and the
DreamSavers program are offered, along with social gatherings, after
school programs, and other activities and events.
Each
holiday season, Umpqua CDC provides food, clothing, toys, and other
items to all of its tenants. During NeighborWorks® Week our residents
participate in community improvement activities, such as planting
flowers at each site.
Umpqua
CDC’s Resident Advisory Committee, composed of residents, managers, and
community leaders, focuses on developing leadership skills and advising
Umpqua CDC’s Board of Directors on resident issues. They are informed of
Board issues and proceedings, enabling them to pass this information on
to tenants. The Advisory Committee helps to develop onsite community
plans addressing the needs of each complex, and makes recommendations
for programs, amenities, and services for new housing developments.
Every
other year, members of the Advisory Committee are offered Community
Leadership Training through NeighborWorks® America. This enables
resident members the opportunity to travel to sites across the country
in order to network and brainstorm with residents from the Western
States Region. Participants learn how others deal with similar issues to
take a pro-active role in their communities. This October, our group
will be traveling to Houston, Texas, for training.
Check out
volunteer
opportunities related to resident services.
For more
information, contact Ernie Luna or Georgia Gross at 541 673-4909. |
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