Innovative Housing, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides high-quality affordable housing to individuals and families, along with services to help our residents maintain their housing, access opportunities, and break the cycle of poverty.
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About 660,000 Oregonians lived in poverty in 2011. This is an increase of nearly 186,000 from 2007 to 2011.
Oregon Center for Public Policy
Fact Sheet, October 11, 2012
One night in January 2012, Oregon counted 15,828 homeless individuals, including 1,356 veterans.
2012 Point-In-Time Count of Homelessness
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
On a single night in January 2012, 49.5% of unsheltered individuals in Oregon were with their family.
2012 Point-In-Time Count of Homelessness
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Nationally, Oregon is in the top 4 states for absolute shortage of affordable housing units.
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Housing Spotlight, February 2012
Nearly one in four Oregon children (23.6%) live in poverty.
Oregon Center for Public Policy
Fact Sheet, October 11, 2012
20,370 students in Oregon's K-12 public schools, including 1,447 in Portland, lived in a homeless situation at some point during the 2011-12 school year.
Oregon Department of Education
New Release, November 15, 2012
