US Rep. Bonamici Helps Secure Funding for West Tuality Habitat for Humanity in Funding Package To Be Signed by President Biden
US Representative Suzanne Bonamici
(Forest Grove, Oregon) U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici’s community projects were approved in the most recent federal funding package, including $750,000 for West Tuality Habitat for Humanity. The money will pay for the development of eight units of affordable housing in Western Washington County, Oregon, set aside for people making less than 80% of the area median income.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, a bill with $1.7 trillion worth of spending measures, is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk on Friday, January 6 after approval from the U.S. House of Representatives. It will send more than $35 million to governments and nonprofits in Northwest Oregon, including West Tuality Habitat.
Casilda Ramirez-Perez and her three children at the dedication of their home in 2021.
"Permanent housing - a home - helps people and families gain more strength, stability and self-reliance" said Virginia Ohler, Executive Director of West Tuality Habitat. "Representative Bonamici has long had a commitment to affordable housing and efforts that help keep vulnerable people in their homes. We are so grateful for her continued work on behalf of our community and for this latest achievement for the people of Oregon."
Each member of Congress could submit up to 15 community projects to be considered for funding. Bonamici submitted 15 and all were included in the bill. Of the 15 projects proposed and paid for through the bill, seven will go to programs or construction projects specifically in Washington County.
West Tuality Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and was formed in 1991. In addition to the affordable housing program, West Tuality Habitat also has a critical home repair program for seniors, military veterans, people with disabilities and people with disabilities, allowing them to stay in their homes and improve their quality of life in Western Washington County. West Tuality Habitat also operates a ReStore in Forest Grove, selling gently-used, donated furniture, appliances and other home furnishings, as well as leftover building supplies, to help fund its activities.
West Tuality Habitat serves all of Western Washington County, including Forest Grove, Cornelius, North Plains, Banks, Gaston, Gales Creek and Buxton.
Complete information about West Tuality Habitat's activities are on its web site at www.westtualityhabitat.org.
