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Save First Financial Wellness provides financial education and savings incentive programs to promote financial stability. By providing educational materials, workshops, one-on-one coaching, and asset creation & debt-reduction strategies, Save First helps people attain healthy financial perspectives and lifestyles. To learn more about Save First, go to savefirstfinancial.org.

Read more about Save First in the Press:

PineCrest Founder Recognized for Commitment to Save First

Fighting Homelessness in Western Oregon

Street Roots (client story)

Seniors Saving for the Gift of Life

Save First Launch

Expanding Financial Wellness Program

Matches Savings Program Helps Couple Purchase Home

Small Dollar Loans

Church Calls Attention to Tax Credit

Family Success Center

Managing Your Money

Mater Dei Radio 9/26/18

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Press Release: Catholic Charities Completes Renovations to Preserve 102 Units of Affordable Rental Housing in Southern Oregon
Asset Development

Press Release: Catholic Charities Completes Renovations to Preserve 102 Units of Affordable Rental Housing in Southern Oregon

Posted By | Catholic Charities of Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 20, 2020 – Catholic Charities of Oregon has completed renovations in three apartment complexes under its dedicated housing entity, Caritas Housing Initiatives, that preserves 102 units of rental housing serving low-income and elderly rural residents. The renovations were completed in Hillside Village in Glendale, Ore., and Valerie Hills Apartments and Woodville Village…
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Clackamas County and Metro Approve $18.3M for Catholic Charities' Good Shepherd Village
Asset Development

Clackamas County and Metro Approve $18.3M for Catholic Charities' Good Shepherd Village

Posted By | Catholic Charities of Oregon
The project will be the first regulated affordable housing development within the city limits of Happy Valley.
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Oregon Community Foundation invests $500,000 in Catholic Charities of Oregon to support the Save First Small Loan Fund
Asset Development

Oregon Community Foundation invests $500,000 in Catholic Charities of Oregon to support the Save First Small Loan Fund

Posted By | Staff
Funds will support consumer and credit-building loans to help Oregon families overcome financial emergencies and build financial resiliency.
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Catholic Charities' Save First Financial featured on KUNP Univision Portland