Big River Community Land Trust (BRCLT) is excited to announce a transformative opportunity for community members to double their impact in addressing the local housing crisis. Thanks to a generous matching gift, every dollar donated through the end of the year will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000. “We hear stories from every sector of
The future of permanently affordable housing in Hood River just received a significant boost, thanks to a new agreement between Faith Bible Church and Big River Community Land Trust (Big River). The church, which owns roughly two and a half acres of undeveloped land, has agreed to sell the property to Big River. “We are
Big River Community Land Trust will start building its first home this fall in Hood River County, just south of Windmaster Corner. Once completed, the home will be sold to a local buyer for less than $360,000, roughly half the current median home price in Hood River. A buyer will be selected from Big River’s
Housing is one of the most pressing issues facing the central Gorge communities of Hood River and Klickitat counties. With a growing population, a booming tourism industry, and a limited supply of land, housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, making it unaffordable for many local residents to buy or rent a home. According to
Big River Community Land Trust, a young not-for-profit organization working to address affordable housing needs in the Gorge, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alysha Sherburne as its inaugural Executive Director. Alysha has most recently held the concurrent positions of Community Engagement Manager and Housing Counselor for OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas Island,
