Portland group works to make wealth redistribution a reality through real estate

From Tiffany Camhi / OPB: Volunteers of the PDX Housing Solidarity Project are working to redistribute generational wealth through homeownership in Portland. The project connects people with ample resources to Black and Indigenous homebuyers and helps facilitate cash gifts, no-interest loans, or other ways to assist throughout the process.

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Issue Areas:

Community Wealth Building, Housing, Indigenous Communities' Rights, Poverty Reduction Measures, Racial Justice, Wellbeing Economics

Impact Areas:

Equity, Justice and Anti-Oppression

Actors:

Government, Nonprofit / NGO

Communities Served:

BIPOC Communities

Strategies:

Changing Narratives, Easing Economic Burdens for Individuals, Redefining Land / Land Ownership

Success Factors:

Attacking Root Causes, Building Distribution Systems, Eliminating Barriers, Embracing the Power of Relationships, Empowering People, Expanding Access, Leveling the Playing Field, Reaching Across the Aisle

Geographic Region:

North America

Countries:

United States

Date:

May 18, 2023

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