activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 7
- Community engagement for housing projects Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsEngages the community through events such as participating in parades, holding open houses for completed projects, and grand openings to showcase affordable housing developments.
- Develop and operate affordable housing projects Senior-Focused Affordable Housing DevelopmentDevelops and operates multiple affordable housing projects in Yachats and Florence, Oregon, including Aqua Vista Square (7 units), Fisterra Gardens Apartments (25 units), Fisterra Gardens Townhomes (21 units), Oak Manor Apartments (24 units), and Elm Park Apartments (32 units), serving households with varying income levels up to 100% of the area median income.
- Develop and operate affordable housing projects Senior-Focused Affordable Housing DevelopmentDevelops and operates multiple affordable housing projects in Yachats and Florence, including Aqua Vista Square (7 units), Fisterra Gardens Apartments (25 units), Fisterra Gardens Townhomes (21 units), Oak Manor Apartments (24 units), and Elm Park Apartments (32 units), serving households with varying income levels.
- Integrate art and gardening into housing projects Community Garden Programming with EducationCommissions local artists to create art pieces for housing projects and collaborates with master gardeners to develop programs for tenants to grow produce in community gardens at housing sites.
- Integrate art and gardening into housing projects Community Garden Programming with EducationCommissions local artists to create art pieces for housing projects and engages master gardeners to develop and administer programs for tenants to grow produce in raised garden beds at Fisterra Gardens Townhomes.
- Provide grants to community organizations Local Community GrantmakingMakes grants to various local organizations including the Yachats Food Pantry, YYFAP Preschool, the Community Garden, Seashore Family Literacy, and a program supporting a homeless high school student.
- Provide information on affordable housing Affordable Homeownership with Long-Term Affordability ControlsProvides information to potential tenants and buyers regarding affordable housing options.
advocacy · 2
- Increase awareness of affordable housing needs Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityIncreases local awareness about the need for affordable housing and efforts to address this need.
- Increase awareness of affordable housing needs Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityIncreases local awareness regarding the need for affordable housing and efforts to address this need.
capacity building · 1
- Support community programs through grants Local Community GrantmakingProvides grants to local organizations such as the Yachats Food Pantry, YYFAP Preschool, the Community Garden, Seashore Family Literacy, and a program supporting a homeless high school student.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Affordable housing development based on income thresholds affordable_housing_developmentThe organization develops affordable housing for households earning at or below 80% of the area median income, specifically defining affordability as housing costs (rent and utilities) consuming 30% or less of a household's income. This strategy aims to address housing insecurity and support the local workforce, particularly in the tourism industry, by placing housing near employment centers, despite high development and operating costs.
- Affordable housing development based on income thresholds affordable_housing_developmentThe organization focuses on developing and providing affordable housing for households earning at or below 80% of the area median income. This strategy defines affordability as housing costs (rent and utilities) consuming 30% or less of a household's income, ensuring residents have sufficient resources for other living needs. For some units, rents are capped for households earning 30% to 60% of the area median income, acknowledging the high development and operating costs associated with such housing.
- Community support beyond core mission community supportExtends organizational impact by actively supporting other local charitable efforts, reinforcing broader community well-being beyond its primary focus on housing.
- Community visioning guided by shared values community_visioningUses a participatory envisioning process centered on core community values—such as sense of place, environmental stewardship, and cooperation—to shape development priorities and ensure local ownership.
- Community-driven governance structure community-driven governanceEnsures accountability and responsiveness by requiring that three of its five board members be nominated from the community as independent directors, embedding local voice in organizational leadership.
- Community-driven visioning and development community_visioningThe organization uses a community envisioning process, centered on core values like sense of place, natural environment, and cooperation, to guide its community development efforts. This approach ensures that development is responsive to community needs and values, with community members having a direct voice in governance through board nominations.
- Community-driven visioning and development community_visioningThe organization uses a community envisioning process, centered on core values like sense of place, natural environment, and cooperation, to guide its community development efforts. This approach ensures that development is responsive to community needs and values, with community members having a direct voice in governance through board representation.
- Place-based community development with historical and spiritual roots place-based inspiration with historical and spiritual foundationsGrounds community development in the enduring natural landscape, local history—including the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps and coastal Native Americans—and Christian charitable traditions, using these as inspirational foundations for current work.
- Targeted affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households affordable_housing_developmentDevelops and operates affordable housing units with rents capped for households earning 30% to 80% of area median income, specifically addressing housing insecurity on the central Oregon coast while ensuring housing cost burden does not exceed 30% of income.
- Workforce housing for local industries workforce_housingThe organization targets affordable housing development to support workers in the coastal tourism industry by strategically placing housing near employment centers. This approach aims to address housing insecurity for the local workforce.
- Workforce housing near employment centers workforce_housingLocates affordable housing developments close to coastal tourism industry job centers to support essential workers and reduce displacement pressures.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Aqua Vista Square
Seven-unit affordable townhome development in Yachats for households earning 80-100% of area median income
Community Grants Program
Provides support to local organizations including the Yachats Food Pantry, YYFAP Preschool, and programs for homeless high school students
Elm Park Apartments
32-unit affordable housing development in Florence, OR
Fisterra Gardens Townhomes
Twenty-one-unit affordable housing project in Yachats for households earning up to 60% of area median income
Oak Manor Apartments
24-unit affordable housing project in Florence, OR
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Cascade Housing Group Partner — Developed the twenty-five unit Fisterra Gardens Apartments after purchasing a developed site from Fisterra.
- Cascade Housing Group of Portland Partner — OCV was conceived and formed during the construction of Fisterra Gardens Apartments by Cascade Housing Group of Portland.
- City of Yachats Partner — Collaborates on community vision and values; the City Council established a shared vision for Yachats that aligns with the organization's mission.
- Community Garden Partner — Received grants from OCV
- Federal and state governments Government — Source of subsidies and financing programs for affordable housing development.
- Fisterra Partner — Committed to include affordable rental housing in its Planned Unit Development, leading to the sale of a developed site.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Files annual Form 990 reports with the IRS
- Oregon Department of Justice Government — Files annual Form CT-12 reports with the Oregon Department of Justice
- Seashore Family Literacy Partner — Received grants from OCV
- Siuslaw National Forest Government — Siuslaw National Forest is referenced as a geographic boundary near OCV's projects in Yachats.
- YYFAP Preschool Partner — Received grants from OCV
- Yachats Food Pantry Partner — Received grants from OCV