HFHO Board
President: Steve Messinetti
Vice President: Maria Robinson
Treasurer: Allan Lazo
Secretary: Lucinda Taylor
Who are the members of the newly elected Executive Committee?
500 new homes, 1,500 repairs by 2029
Advance energy efficiency: solar + net zero homes
Increase down payment assistance and land pipeline
How does HFHO plan to help affiliates expand access to affordable housing?
The number of independent Habitat affiliates across Oregon.
What is 23?
The day Habitat Oregon, affiliate leadership, board members, homeowners, and other stakeholders will gather in Salem to advocate for legislation that increases access to and funding for affordable housing.
What is Lobby Day?
A world where everyone has a decent place to live
What is our vision
Chad Krause: E.D. of Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity
Ramon Martinez: Communications & Advocacy Coordinator, FHDC
Erica Mills: CEO of NeighborWorks Umpqua
Maria Robinson: Outreach Manager of Mid-Willamette Valley & Coast, ETO
Briar Smith, E.D. of Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity
Gust Tsiatsos, Principal of GCT Land Management (La Grande)
Who are the newly elected HFHO Board members?
Training & technical assistance
Peer learning & innovation
Homeowner Advisory Council & Affiliate Support Committee
What are HFHO's goals for strengthening the Habitat network?
Mobilization at the state and federal levels to impact legislation, rulemaking, and funding implementation.
What is advocacy?
A three-day gathering of affiliate leadership to learn about land use and land trust practices in April 2026.
What is the Land Trust Practicum?
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Oregon brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
What is HFHO's mission?
Carly Colgan
Katie Curry
Noah Kone
Allan Lazo
Steve Messinetti
Lucinda Taylor
Who are the continuing members of the HFHO Board?
Advance housing policy & funding
Mobilize affiliates, board, & partners
Collaborate with culturally specific organizations
How does HFHO plan to amplify advocacy?
Loan programs
LIFT for Homeownership application support
Tax Check Off pass through to affiliates
HUD Healthy Homes program
Healthy homes repair programs
What are some additional programs offered by HFHO?
April 2027
When is the retreat for Affiliate Leadership & Board Members?
Independent nonprofit organizations with local boards of directors who are connected through a shared vision and mission focused on affordable housing & homeownership.
What are Habitat affiliates?
Executive
Finance & Loan
Governance
Affiliate Support
Advocacy / Unlocking Homeownership Coalition
What are the standing HFHO Board Committees?
Strong, diverse, and inclusive board & staff
Financial stability & philanthropic partnerships
Expand CDFI capacity & earned income opportunities
How does HFHO plan to build resiliency?
Advocacy
Resource Development & Funding
Affiliate Technical Support & Training
Disaster Preparedness & Response
What are HFHOs four pillars of work?
October 2026
When is the next HFHI affiliate conference?
January 23 - virtual
April 27 - in-person
October 16 - virtual
When are the next HFHO Board meetings?
Governance & oversight
Strategic direction & leadership
Advocacy & ambassador roles
Support & fundraising
What is the role of the HFHO Board of Directors?
Building stability & prosperity across diverse Oregon communities with a focus on racial equity and reversing historic housing injustices.
What is HFHO's goal for equity-focused initiatives and programming?
Veterans Down Payment Assistance (Veterans HOAP): $230,000
HUD Healthy Homes Program: $1,656,275.60
IDA Matched Savings Program: $209,000
OHA Healthy Homes Program: $584,563
What are available pass through funds administered by Habitat Oregon as of October 2025?
Consulting with boards around ED recruitment
New ED education & support / ED manual
Consulting with ED's around emerging issues
Information about upcoming funding opportunities
What are some of the ways HFHO supports affiliates outside organized training and programs?
Expand access to affordable homeownership
Strengthen and empower the Habitat network
Amplify advocacy impact
Enhance organizational capacity & relilience
What are our 2025-29 strategic priorities?