The Sisters branch of Habitat for Humanity recently received a $10,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation, the charitable arm of WaFd Bank. The grant will be used to help fund the group’s Larch Commons affordable home development project and its aging in place services.
“A significant number of workers and seniors who are essential to the vibrancy and vitality of Sisters are priced out of our housing market due to an acute lack of affordable homes,” said Peter Hoover, Sisters Habitat for Humanity executive director. “In these times of funding uncertainty, the generosity and support of WaFd in helping us create 26 perpetually affordable homes in Sisters will make an immense difference. We are deeply grateful to WaFd for their commitment to invest in the communities they serve.”
The Larch Commons affordable home development is a project that will create 26 affordable homes within the downtown core of Sisters. The homes will be one-, two- and three-bedroom dwellings. The group has committed to build affordable homes in the Sisters community and then to transfer ownership of said homes within the next three years.
“As much as any period in our lifetime, housing affordability is at a critical impasse — by partnering with Sisters Habitat for Humanity, we not only help build homes but also hope for a brighter future for countless families,” said Ryan Brown, WaFd Bank senior relationship manager in Bend. “This commitment reflects our core values and dedication to making a positive impact in the world.”
