Watch Casa y Comunidad

Casa y Comunidad represents seven different geographical regions of Oregon. Below, you may click on the one you would like to view and learn more about. Some regions have two parts, whereas most have only one lasting anywhere between 15-25 minutes. Each episode has its own page dedicated to it with additional information and longer-form oral histories.

Despite a decade of growth and an influx of new residents, greater Portland (Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton) grapples with a critical scarcity of affordable rental housing and homeownership resources, particularly for its established population. This segment uncovers the harsh realities of an increasingly unaffordable housing landscape, revealing the impact of displacement, renter discrimination, instances of tenant abuse, and gentrification’s relentless advance amidst uneven development across the Portland metro area.

High rental costs and a housing shortage in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon are pressing concerns in the Willamette Valley. A growing population, restrictive zoning, and a legacy of exclusive planning exacerbate these problems. This episode explores the rental challenges the Latino/a/x community, in particular, faces when searching for affordable housing in the region. Listen to residents and housing experts as advocate for a myriad of fair housing policies and solutions.

Embark on a powerful journey through the arduous quest for homeownership in Central Oregon (Bend, Madras, Prineville), where the growing Latino/a/x community grapples with stringent eligibility, extensive waitlists, and unjust evaluations. Witness firsthand accounts that unveil the direct challenges faced by this community and gain insight into financial incentives and programs that address these disparities. Goals remains steadfast for those striving to achieve this key – yet fleeting – milestone of the “American Dream.”  

Meet a cross-section of Ontario, Oregon’s Latino/a/x residents and community advocates as they candidly share their experiences being residents or advocates for mobile homes and rural housing. This segment uncovers the harsh realities of RV park housing scarcity, substandard living conditions, and the challenges arising from limited resources and awareness about Latino/a/x housing issues in Eastern Oregon.

Hear the untold story of Hermiston, Oregon’s overlooked Latino/a/x community during onset of COVID-19 and how intergenerational families carefully navigated their health and safety. Learn about struggles and resilience of a vulnerable population left neglected with inadequate housing and basic services during the height of the pandemic. The transformative power of health-centered community organizing was a salve in the face of adversity.

Welcome to a compelling video journey through the housing landscapes of Hermiston, Oregon, and Kennewick, Washington. In this eye-opening exploration, you’ll gain insight from a seasoned real estate professional, hear the voices of resilient community members, and delve into the challenges and triumphs of an underrepresented Mam-speaking community. This video uncovers the complex stories of housing struggles, aspirations, and collective efforts in these diverse communities, shedding light on the path towards safer, healthier, and more inclusive living spaces for all.

Step into the heart of Woodburn, Oregon — a small, rural town boasting one of the state’s most substantial Latino/a/x populations, a significant portion of whom are dedicated migrant agricultural workers. With a focus on farmworker housing, this segment unveils the heartrending history of housing inequality and abuse experienced by a dually vulnerable community. The featured narratives unfold to shed light on a community’s resilience and strides towards creating nationally renowned farmworker support systems and housing models for essential workers.

In the summer of 2020, tens of trailers and houses succumbed to the Almeda Fire in Medford and the surrounding rural towns of Talent and Phoenix. These two segments recount the immediate challenges and long-term aftermath Latino/a/x migrant workers face as they continue rebuild their lives in Oregon’s Rogue Valley. Alongside key social service agencies, these segments also echo planners’ and residents’ aspirations for improved city and federal services and support at the onset of critical emergencies.

Now, we turn our attention to the residents of Medford, Oregon, as they share their devastating first-hand accounts of the Almeda Fire. In this poignant continuation, we hear from individuals who not only faced the harrowing fire but are also dedicated volunteers at the nonprofit organization Únete. Únete tirelessly advocates for farmworker rights in the Rogue Valley, amplifying the voices of those who have been profoundly impacted by the fire and striving to bring about positive change for their community. These heartfelt narratives shed light on the unwavering resilience and unity of a community determined to rebuild amidst adversity.

Watch Casa y Comunidad

Casa y Comunidad is divided into seven regions, representing seven different geographical regions of Oregon. Below, you may click on the one you would like to view and learn more about. Some regions have two parts, whereas most have one. Each episode has its own page dedicated to it.

Despite a decade of growth and an influx of new residents, greater Portland (Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton) grapples with a critical scarcity of affordable rental housing and homeownership resources, particularly for its established population. This segment uncovers the harsh realities of an increasingly unaffordable housing landscape, revealing the impact of displacement, renter discrimination, instances of tenant abuse. and gentrification’s relentless advance amidst uneven development across the Portland metro area.

High rental costs and a housing shortage in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon are pressing concerns in the Willamette Valley. A growing population, restrictive zoning, and a legacy of exclusive planning exacerbate these problems. This episode explores the rental challenges the Latino/a/x community, in particular, faces when searching for affordable housing in the region. Listen to residents and housing experts as advocate for a myriad of fair housing policies and solutions.

Embark on a powerful journey through the arduous quest for homeownership in Central Oregon (Bend, Madras, Prineville), where the growing Latino/a/x community grapples with stringent eligibility, extensive waitlists, and unjust evaluations. Witness firsthand accounts that unveil the direct challenges faced by this community and gain insight into financial incentives and programs that address these disparities. Goals remains steadfast for those striving to achieve this key – yet fleeting – milestone of the “American Dream.”  

Meet a cross-section of Ontario, Oregon’s Latino/a/x residents and community advocates as they candidly share their experiences being residents or advocates for mobile homes and rural housing. This segment uncovers the harsh realities of RV park housing scarcity, substandard living conditions, and the challenges arising from limited resources and awareness about Latino/a/x housing issues in Eastern Oregon.

Hear the untold story of Hermiston, Oregon’s overlooked Latino/a/x community during onset of COVID-19 and how intergenerational families carefully navigated their health and safety. Learn about struggles and resilience of a vulnerable population left neglected with inadequate housing and basic services during the height of the pandemic. The transformative power of health-centered community organizing was a salve in the face of adversity.

Welcome to a compelling video journey through the housing landscapes of Hermiston, Oregon, and Kennewick, Washington. In this eye-opening exploration, you’ll gain insight from a seasoned real estate professional, hear the voices of resilient community members, and delve into the challenges and triumphs of an underrepresented Mam-speaking community. This video uncovers the complex stories of housing struggles, aspirations, and collective efforts in these diverse communities, shedding light on the path towards safer, healthier, and more inclusive living spaces for all.

Step into the heart of Woodburn, Oregon — a small, rural town boasting one of the state’s most substantial Latino/a/x populations, a significant portion of whom are dedicated migrant agricultural workers. With a focus on farmworker housing, this segment unveils the heartrending history of housing inequality and abuse experienced by a dually vulnerable community. The featured narratives unfold to shed light on a community’s resilience and strides towards creating nationally renowned farmworker support systems and housing models for essential workers.

In the summer of 2020, tens of trailers and houses succumbed to the Almeda Fire in Medford and the surrounding rural towns of Talent and Phoenix. These two segments recount the immediate challenges and long-term aftermath Latino/a/x migrant workers face as they continue rebuild their lives in Oregon’s Rogue Valley. Alongside key social service agencies, these segments also echo planners’ and residents’ aspirations for improved city and federal services and support at the onset of critical emergencies.

Now, we turn our attention to the residents of Medford, Oregon, as they share their devastating first-hand accounts of the Almeda Fire. In this poignant continuation, we hear from individuals who not only faced the harrowing fire but are also dedicated volunteers at the nonprofit organization Únete. Únete tirelessly advocates for farmworker rights in the Rogue Valley, amplifying the voices of those who have been profoundly impacted by the fire and striving to bring about positive change for their community. These heartfelt narratives shed light on the unwavering resilience and unity of a community determined to rebuild amidst adversity.

Watch Casa y Comunidad

Casa y Comunidad is divided into seven regions, representing seven different geographical regions of Oregon. Below, you may click on the one you would like to view and learn more about. Some regions have two parts, whereas most have one. Each episode has its own page dedicated to it.

Despite a decade of growth and an influx of new residents, greater Portland grapples with a critical scarcity of affordable rental housing and homeownership resources, particularly for its established population. This segment uncovers the harsh realities of an increasingly unaffordable housing landscape, revealing the impact of displacement, renter discrimination, instances of tenant abuse. and gentrification’s relentless advance amidst uneven development across the Portland metro area.

High rental costs and a housing shortage in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon are pressing concerns in the Willamette Valley. A growing population, restrictive zoning, and a legacy of exclusive planning exacerbate these problems. This episode explores the rental challenges the Latino/a/x community, in particular, faces when searching for affordable housing in the region. Listen to residents and housing experts as advocate for a myriad of fair housing policies and solutions.

Embark on a powerful journey through the arduous quest for homeownership in Central Oregon (Bend, Madras, Prineville), where the growing Latino/a/x community grapples with stringent eligibility, extensive waitlists, and unjust evaluations. Witness firsthand accounts that unveil the direct challenges faced by this community and gain insight into financial incentives and programs that address these disparities. Goals remains steadfast for those striving to achieve this key – yet fleeting – milestone of the “American Dream.”  

Meet a cross-section of Ontario, Oregon’s Latino/a/x residents and community advocates as they candidly share their experiences being residents or advocates for mobile homes and rural housing. This segment uncovers the harsh realities of RV park housing scarcity, substandard living conditions, and the challenges arising from limited resources and awareness about Latino/a/x housing issues in Eastern Oregon.

Hear the untold story of Hermiston, Oregon’s overlooked Latino/a/x community during onset of COVID-19 and how intergenerational families carefully navigated their health and safety. Learn about struggles and resilience of a vulnerable population left neglected with inadequate housing and basic services during the height of the pandemic. The transformative power of health-centered community organizing was a salve in the face of adversity.

Welcome to a compelling video journey through the housing landscapes of Hermiston, Oregon, and Kennewick, Washington. In this eye-opening exploration, you’ll gain insight from a seasoned real estate professional, hear the voices of resilient community members, and delve into the challenges and triumphs of an underrepresented Mam-speaking community. This video uncovers the complex stories of housing struggles, aspirations, and collective efforts in these diverse communities, shedding light on the path towards safer, healthier, and more inclusive living spaces for all.

Step into the heart of Woodburn, Oregon — a small, rural town boasting one of the state’s most substantial Latino/a/x populations, a significant portion of whom are dedicated migrant agricultural workers. With a focus on farmworker housing, this segment unveils the heartrending history of housing inequality and abuse experienced by a dually vulnerable community. The featured narratives unfold to shed light on a community’s resilience and strides towards creating nationally renowned farmworker support systems and housing models for essential workers.

In the summer of 2020, tens of trailers and houses succumbed to the Almeda Fire in Medford and the surrounding rural towns of Talent and Phoenix. These two segments recount the immediate challenges and long-term aftermath Latino/a/x migrant workers face as they continue rebuild their lives in Oregon’s Rogue Valley. Alongside key social service agencies, these segments also echo planners’ and residents’ aspirations for improved city and federal services and support at the onset of critical emergencies.

Now, we turn our attention to the residents of Medford, Oregon, as they share their devastating first-hand accounts of the Almeda Fire. In this poignant continuation, we hear from individuals who not only faced the harrowing fire but are also dedicated volunteers at the nonprofit organization Únete. Únete tirelessly advocates for farmworker rights in the Rogue Valley, amplifying the voices of those who have been profoundly impacted by the fire and striving to bring about positive change for their community. These heartfelt narratives shed light on the unwavering resilience and unity of a community determined to rebuild amidst adversity.