AllCare Health Awards $200K Grant to CASA of Oregon for Josephine County Housing

AllCare Health is pleased to announce a $200,000 grant award to CASA of Oregon for a significant housing project in Josephine County. This grant is for the preservation of a 110-space co-op manufactured home park in Grants Pass. AllCare officials said they are proud to support CASA of Oregon as a pioneering leader in services that improve community economic and housing stability while reducing the burden of homelessness and housing insecurity. This project supports members of AllCare Health's Coordinated Care Organization, low-income community members, tribal community members, and particularly community members experiencing economic and housing instability along with behavioral health challenges. AllCare Health is an innovative, physician-owned and locally-operated healthcare organization. The grant is part of AllCare's pledge of $2.7 million this year for improving the health and well-being of all Southern Oregon communities. CASA of Oregon is a non-profit community partner with AllCare providing housing stability for individuals and families throughout the state. ...Read more

GP Public Works Department Announces 2023 Water Quality Report is Now Available

The Grants Pass Public Works Department is pleased to announce the annual Water Quality Report for 2023 is ready for public viewing. The purpose of this Consumer Confidence Report is to improve public health by providing information to allow customers to make educated decisions regarding any potential health risks regarding the quality, treatment and management of the Grants Pass drinking water supply. The report is required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in order to provide detailed information about the quality of local drinking water. Grants Pass Public Works Director Jason Canady said it's also an opportunity for the City to provide you with information on where your water comes from, how it is treated, and what is done to ensure it remains clean, fresh and safe. To view the 2023 Water Quality Report, visit "grantspassoregon.gov." If you would prefer to have a printed report mailed to you, please call the Public Works administration office at (541)-450-6110. ...Read more

OHCS Announces $4.5 Million Awarded to Allen Creek Crossing in South Grants Pass

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has announced funding awards of more than $40 million in grants and tax credits to build and preserve 471 homes, with a good chunk of the funding coming to River City. OHCS announced on Monday that $4.5 million has been awarded to Allen Creek Crossing, a 68-home development along Williams Highway in south Grants Pass. The resources come from the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credits, HOME and General Housing Account Program. These resources are used along with local, state and private investments to make possible the development of affordable housing in communities across the state. OHCS Director Andrea Bell said over 400 families and individuals will have a safe and stable place to call home because of these investments and the leadership of their local partners who made this possible. She said this progress can invigorate local neighborhoods, communities and economies. These investments also contribute to the five-year Statewide Housing Plan goal of increasing the pipeline of affordable rental housing. OHCS surpassed the goal of adding 25,000 new homes to the pipeline and had met this goal at around 107% of the target as of the end of 2023. ...Read more