Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services

Street Address:
257 SW Madison AVE
Suite 113
Corvallis, OR 97333


Phone: 541-752-7220
Fax: 541-752-5037
Website: www.w-nhs.org

Jim Moorefield, Executive Director

Contact Name: Jim Moorefield
Phone: 541-752-7220x301
Fax: 541-752-5037
Email: Jim.Moorefield@w-nhs.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 12    Part Time: 1

Background
Founded in 1991 with the belief that a partnership among the community, local businesses and government sectors can work together to address the lack of affordable housing in Corvallis.

Mission
Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services is a private nonprofit community development organization committed to improving lives and strengthening communities through quality affordable housing, homeownership, economic opportunity and community partnerships.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $959,642

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 205 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 109 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 79 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 298 rental units.
  • Invested $503,445 in the community through Corvallis Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $23,201,547 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $23,704,992.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    11/19/2008 We are in the process of merging with Linn County Affordable Housing in Lebanon, Oregon. Due to this merger we now offer the housing rehabilitation program.

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Community Planning

  •  Small Business Development

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  IDA Savings Program

  •  Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  •  Home Safety and Security

  •  Renewable Energy Resources

  •  Sustainable Site Planning

  •  Water Quality and Conservation

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Rental Housing

  •  Section 8 Housing

  •  Transitional Housing for Homeless Families


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Douglas BailyBoard MemberBusinessCorvallis Fire DepartmentFireman
    Susan BinderBoard Member  
    Douglas BoysenBoard MemberBusinessSamaritan Health ServicesVice President & General Counsel
    Louise FerrellBoard MemberResidentCitizens Representative 
    Ann Gaidos-MorganBoard MemberResidentPMIC 
    Kent HaworthBoard MemberBusinessColdwell Banker Valley BrokersRealtor
    Richard HerveyBoard Member Non-VotingLocal GovernmentCorvallis City CouncilLiaison to Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services
    Judy HillBoard Vice PresidentBusinessTerrance Hill, MDPractice Manager
    Debra RiggleBoard MemberBusinessOSU Federal Credit UnionVice President for Financial Services
    Barbara SackettBoard SecretaryResidentCitizen Representative, Board Member, Arc of Benton CountyRetired
    Clay SpenceBoard MemberBusinessCitizens BankVice President and Commercial Loan Officer
    John TapponBoard TreasurerBusinessStover Neyhart & Company, PCCertified Public Accountant
    Carol TruebaBoard PresidentBusinessKeller Williams RealtyRealtor
    Mike VolpeBoard MemberResidentCitizens Representative 
    Duane WalrodBoard MemberBusinessThe Home ReportOwner/Manager

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Pacific
    Name:  Laurie Delman
    Phone:  714-940-0144x26
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  714-940-0973
    Email:  ldelman@nw.org