News and Press Releases
Big River CLT Announces $50,000 Matching Gift Challenge for Affordable Housing
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 our community as working folks struggle to find affordable housing in this
Big River Community Land Trust Announces New Property Purchase
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 extremely grateful to Faith Bible Church for choosing to work with us,”
Big River CLT to Start its First Home in Hood River County
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 buyer list using a weighted lottery system. The small lot, that was
Big River CLT is Looking to House the People of the Gorge
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 RMLS data the current median sales price in Klickitat County is $650,000.
Alysha Sherburne Hired as the Inaugural Executive Director
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, WA. She held a number of other positions prior to her work at