Homes for Our Troops Oregon

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 With two of inches of Oregon rain pouring down today, you may want to ask why did why did well over a 100 people drive down a narrow, windy road outside of Sandy to pack a 26’ X 26’ garage? It was to honor Army Specialist, Kevin Pennell and to see Oregon’s first “Homes for Our Troops” newly completed. Started in 2004, Homes for Our Troops mission has been to provide handicap-accessible housing for veterans who have been seriously injured since September 11, 2001.
It’s a unique and truly American partnership of government funding and private contributions of money, time, materials and skill. The title sponsor of this project was Advantis Credit Union, after their Board of Directors first heard of the program three years ago. The same time Specialist Pennell, wanting to move to Oregon, applied for program. A remarkable 72 days ago, Pannell’s build brigade started erecting the walls. Lead by Fish Construction NW, Inc’s founder, Jeff Fish selflessly spearheaded this project from the start and been on the job daily since, including when I called him on Thanksgiving morning. That’s dedication!
Army Specialist Kevin Pannell

Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Program

This is Oregon’s newest foreclosure prevention program which is being funded by the Fed’s and will help 5,000 Oregon households. It’s being awarded on a lottery basis and will pay up to one year’s mortgage payments or $20,000 whichever is less. You don’t have to be behind on your payments or unemployed to qualify, but do need a documentable income loss of at least 25%. There is a simple qualification test at http://Homewww.oregonhomeownerhelp.org/