Oregon IDA Initiative

Oregon Individual Development Accounts (IDA) build hopeful communities through matched savings so Oregonians can afford homes, new businesses, educations & more

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

In case you missed it, our DEO Holly McGuire shared her thoughts on our IDA asset class for emergencies, and what is considered a “good” emergency in the plain meaning of Oregon Statute https://t.co/lPnwAMnlqE

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We are in the final weeks of the Oregon Legislative session! Please take the time today to email your Representative and Senator using the link below to express your strong support for IDAs in Oregon!

https://t.co/elaAnA3rli

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

Calling all IDA savers, providers and supporters! Please take a few minutes of your day to send your legislators a note asking their support for Individual Development Accounts, and let them know what IDAs mean for you and your community! https://t.co/elaAnA3rli

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

Help the IDA provide all Oregonians with a pathway to support their family. Make a gift today: https://t.co/XTD5H2N8eJ

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

College graduation and a family-supporting job made possible by the Oregon IDA Initiative. Make a gift today: https://t.co/XTD5H2N8eJ

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

Your tax credits, their first home. Help our least served Oregonians find economic stability. Make a gift today: https://t.co/XTD5H2N8eJ

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

The 2021 IDA tax credits are here! This year, healthy communities start with you: https://t.co/XTD5H2N8eJ

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IDA Saver Carissa Callihan: Last month my daughters and I celebrated one year of owning our home thanks to the help from our IDAs.

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The IDA Public Hearing is now underway! Tune in here!

https://t.co/iYa8ajeQx1

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Karen Saxe, DevNW: “IDAs are one of the greatest financial resources we see in helping families obtain and maintain financial stability. They are a key piece of the puzzle in providing services as they create opportunities for clients to take control of their financial future”

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Pam Ruddock from Klamath County: With our program in education, savers met their goals and have had funds left over to start their Masters’ program.

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IDA Saver Katherine Cox: With thanks to the flexibility of the IDA program, I reached my goal last December. It has brought me great comfort and a sense of financial security.

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IDA Saver Lucy: With my IDA, I was able to able to earn my Bachelor in 2018 and my Masters in Business Administration. I was able to finish school with $10,000 in debt, which is now paid off!

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Itzel Hernandez, Hacienda CDC: “Communities of color have opportunities to work with culturally specific organizations to purchase their first home, more than half of IDA account holders come from communities of color”

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

If you’re a provider or IDA saver (past or present), we want to hear from you! Follow the link below to submit your own written testimony in favor of SB 148! https://t.co/ndSEECGzog

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

Tomorrow’s a big day for IDAs in the Oregon State Legislature! The Senate Housing Committee will hear testimony from savers, IDA providers and advocates on how important IDAs are for Oregonians across the state. Tune in tomorrow at 1:00 pm!

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We're excited to be included to help advocate to advance racial equity in the 2021 legislative agenda! Communities of color constitute the majority of IDA savers in recent history, and have used their IDAs to achieve homeownership, higher ed, & more!

[Coalition of Communities of Color @colorcoalition]

Announcing our 2021 legislative agenda for racial equity: https://t.co/fgt6dLAXmD #orleg

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

THANK YOU! We were able to sell $7,294,901.00 of the $7,500,500 available 2020 tax credits, and continue to build economic equity for all. Cheers to a great 2021!

[Oregon IDA Initiative @OregonIDA]

Today is the last day to make a gift to the 2020 IDA Initiative! We have only $376,957 left in available tax credits and need you to help us get there: https://t.co/XTD5H2N8eJ