Mission

CASA of Oregon's mission is to develop housing, programs and facilities that improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of farmworkers and other low-income populations.

History

The Community And Shelter Assistance Corporation (CASA of Oregon) was established in 1988, in response to the housing needs of Oregon farmworkers and their families.

Since its inception, CASA of Oregon has worked primarily through local community organizations and housing sponsors to develop housing and to assist in improving the overall quality of life for farmworkers and other low-income populations. A statewide organization, CASA of Oregon is organized as a private non-profit community development corporation and has charitable tax exempt status under Section 501 (c) 3 of the IRS Code.

CASA of Oregon is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), as well as the administrator of the Valley Individual Development Account program (VIDA). VIDA is the largest IDA program in Oregon, constituting a collaboration of 42 Community Development Corporations, Housing Authorities and non-profit organizations that serve low income families throughout the state. A volunteer Board of Directors provides leadership and direction.

Over the past nineteen years, CASA of Oregon has completed over 1,000 housing units throughout the State of Oregon.