Leonardo Chavez
CTO & Co-founder
Kavita Chawla
Program Achievements Lead
Thomas Romano
Production Manager
Paola Flores
Entertainment Coordinator
Join Housing First Umpqua in our mission to combat homelessness and advocate for affordable housing solutions in Douglas and Lane Counties.
How can I contact Housing First Umpqua?
You can reach us by filling out the contact form on our website or by emailing us directly at info@housingfirstumpqua.net. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
What services do you provide for the community?
We offer a range of services including educational workshops on affordable housing, advocacy for policy changes, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Our goal is to empower the community with knowledge and resources. You can find a variety of resources on our Resource page, as well as HFUTV on YouTube, as well as social media. We are working to make sure that you can easily access information you need to make informed decisions about things that impact your lives and how to effectively address problems if they arise.
Individual Advocacy: We provide most services to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including:
Self Advocacy
Landlord/Tenant
Rights in Shelters and Homeless Encampments
Rights During Sweeps
Rights Regarding Your Personal Property Rights
as well as deal with various programs and problems one has while homeless. These range from addressing barriers to get and stay housed, as well as accessing various programs and services to help you stay housed and address problems of no income, health care, and other resources you need.
How can I get involved with your organization?
There are many ways to get involved! You can volunteer your time, participate in our events, or donate to support our initiatives. Visit our website for more information on how to contribute.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/cjVP9pHDVeSC8x4i9
What is your organization’s mission statement?
Mission
Housing First Umpqua exists to reduce homelessness by increasing access to income, housing and services, resulting in a healthier community.
HFU works to accomplish our Mission by providing individual and systemic education and advocacy.
Do you accept donations, and how can I donate?
Yes, we gladly accept donations to support our work. You can donate through our website via Zeffy or by sending a check to our office. Every contribution helps us make a difference in the community. You can donate to Housing First Umpqua here and we get all the donation without a fee:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-3798