About Us & Our Mission

Mainstream Housing supports quality, affordable housing options for people with developmental disabilities.

 

About Us: Our Organization

Mainstream Housing positively impacts the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families by providing quality, affordable housing where people can be proud of where and how they live. The sense of belonging that comes from living independently within a supportive community is an important outcome of our service.

A person centered approach to services and living spaces is a core value of Mainstream Housing. Resident services, designed to develop a sense of personal responsibility, self-determination and inclusion are an integral part of Mainstream’s goals. The Emerald Options HomeSpace program of Mainstream Housing provides permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals with a developmental disability and their families.

Our Vision

  • Increase the availability of affordable housing for people who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  • Develop housing options for members of the IDD population who choose to live independently but require a higher level of support services to retain tenancy.
  • Actively advocate to increase affordable housing for people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Support efforts to Integrate residents with developmental disabilities into their community.
  • Improve affordable housing options and housing related services in an industry that typically under-serves people with developmental disabilities.

History

Mainstream Housing Incorporated (MHI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was. founded in 1990. MHI emerged out of a desire to improve the quality of construction, design and livability of licensed group homes being built for individuals with developmental disabilities. Between 1993 and 2000, MHI secured contracts to build homes for the Mental Health Developmental Disability Services Division (MHDDS) in Oregon. From 1990 – 2000 MHI built 32 group homes throughout Oregon.

Following the completion of the group homes, MHI shifted its focus to create new housing options, including the construction and rehabilitation of multi-family rental units, for very low-income individuals with disabilities. MHI currently manages and oversees 24 group homes as well as owns and operates four affordable housing complexes, 2 duplexes, and an emergency shelter site for low income individuals and families who experience developmental disabilities. Mainstream Housing continues to be a leader in the development of innovative, affordable housing and service models to better meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Mainstream Housing Inc, Founding Board of Directors

John Wagner, Executive Director
Dan Close
Sue Kesey
Tzvi Lachman
John Parrott
Barbara Walker

Incorporated 6/15/1990

Executive Directors

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