Home for the Holidays: Treasuring the gift of independence

Affordable Housing

It might be a sign of renewed appreciation for all things in the wake of her loss. Maybe it’s her good old glass-half-full outlook. Most likely, the magic of finally being in her own home — for the holidays, no less — has something to do with it. The important thing...

Home for the Holidays: Fate opens the door

Affordable Housing

Jennifer seems comfortable talking about it, but her words reveal the near-defeat still freshly masked behind her smile. “There was a point while I was living in my car,” she admits, “I gave up. I was tired of getting denied for housing. I was trying just to get off...

Home for the Holidays: New life, new hopes at Iris Place

Affordable Housing

Sarah’s eyes are bright, her excitement obvious. She can’t hide it as she describes the new apartment she and her kids moved into at Iris Place, right in time for the little ones to come running down the stairs on Christmas morn’ — just one of the things she’s...

SVdP introduces newest affordable-housing property, Iris Place

Affordable Housing

Finishing touches are nearly complete on Iris Place, the newest affordable-housing property developed by St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP), at 1531-1563 River Road in Eugene. The opening of Iris Place will add 53 quality one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments to the local...

Golfers can drive support for affordable-housing tenants

Affordable Housing, Events

The 21st Annual Bill Barr Memorial Golf Classic, Sept. 1-12, will again raise funds for SVdP’s Resident Services program. Join the fun in a new location for the tournament, Diamond Woods Golf Course, and a new hybrid format that lets you safely golf on your own...

Affordable Housing: Got Answers?

Affordable Housing

The puzzle appeared in the recent edition of St. Vinnie’s Voice, or you can download it here. The answers are a sampling of the housing developed over the past 25 years and managed by St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County. Most complexes feature community rooms, onsite...