Big River Community Land Trust is proud to announce the groundbreaking for a new home at 1676 Trucker Road. This is the first of a number of homes to be built over the next few years by the Trust and an important step toward increasing affordable homeownership opportunities for workforce families in the region. This
Big River Community Land Trust (BRCLT) is grateful to announce the successful purchase of 2.7 acres on Avalon Drive, from the Faith Bible Church. This marks a significant milestone in the effort to create permanently affordable housing for Hood River’s workforce and families. With the potential to develop up to 50 homes for purchase, this
It is with mixed emotions that I announce the departure of Candice Richards, one of our founding board members at Big River Community Land Trust. Candice has been an integral part of our organization since its inception, helping to shape the vision and mission that guide us. Raised in Hood River, Candice brought a deep
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,
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