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About HOUSING WORKS and CORHA

Housing Works, the assumed business name of Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority, is a public corporation, organized under Housing Authority Law of the State of Oregon (ORS Chapter 456).



We serve the combined populations of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. We provide affordable housing opportunities and services to lower income households within our region.



Through public/private partnerships, Housing Works has created a dedicated supply of award-winning affordable housing. Professionally managed, each community offers unique resources and opportunities for residents.



Our Board of Commissioners

Our Board of Commissioners is comprised of a maximum of ten citizen members who serve as volunteers:  three members each appointed by Deschutes County, Jefferson County, and Crook County plus one at large member appointed by the Housing Works Board.  Our current board members are:



Laura Craska Cooper, Chair

Attorney At Law

County of Appointment Crook

Initial Term: 2001

Current Term Expiration: 6/30/13



Chuck McGraw, Vice Chair

Land Use Consultant

County of Appointment Jefferson

Initial Term: 1991

Current Term Expiration: 6/30/10



Jan Thackery

Employment Counselor [Retired]

County of Appointment Deschutes

Initial Term: 1996

Current Term Expiration: 6/30/13



Michael Hinton, 2nd Vice Chair

Mortgage Banker

County of Appointment Deschutes

Initial Term: 1998

Current Term Expiration: 6/30/12



Craig Unger

Police Officer [Retired]

County of Appointment Deschutes

Initial Term: 1997

Current Term Expiration: 6/30/11



Ken Nelson

Developer

County of Appointment Crook

Initial Term: 2004

Current Term Expiration: 6/30/10



Bobbi Brooks

Bank Officer [Retired]

County of Appointment Crook

Initial Term: 2000

Current Term Expiration: 6/30/11



Laretta Allen

Retired

Resident Commissioner

Initial Term: 2008

Current Term Expiration: 6/30/12



Nick Snead

Community Development Director

County Appointment Jefferson

Initial Term: 2010

Current Term Expiration: 6/30/14



“Thanks to a strong community effort our Dreams Came True! I moved into my own home in the same neighborhood as my parents.”

—Marie, Bend


In Collaboration with
Crook Co. Mental Health/LCSNW


Equal Housing Opportunity
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