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Housing Voices

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by Edward Fulford

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Housing Voices is a regional civic platform dedicated to advancing thoughtful, solutions-driven housing leadership across Oregon. We focus on the full spectrum of broad housing needs — workforce, seniors, attainable, disabled and affordable housing — and the broader systems that shape them, including land use, infrastructure, development economics, and public policy. Housing is not a single issue. It intersects with economic vitality, community stability, healthcare access, environmental resilience, and long-term regional growth. Housing Voices brings together builders, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, business owners, and engaged citizens to examine these intersections with clarity and purpose. Through structured conversations and systems-level thinking, we highlight the policies, partnerships, and practical actions that can move communities from challenge to progress. Our mission is simple but ambitious: To accelerate informed dialogue and coordinated action that expands housing opportunity, strengthens families, supports local employers, and enhances long-term community livability.

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4/24/2026

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July 7, 2026

What Homelessness Actually Costs Per Person Per Month Will Surprise You | HV09 P1

In this episode of Housing Voices, hosts Bri and Marty sit down with Sean Collins, Executive Director of Unity Shelter in Corvallis, Oregon, to explore what emergency shelter and transitional housing truly look like on the ground, and why the gap between need and resources keeps growing. - How Sean went from corporate librarian and HP research manager to leading one of Benton County's most critical homeless services organizations - What Unity Shelter actually operates, including two 50-bed emergency shelters, a hotel shelter program, and 34 micro-shelter transitional housing units - How the post-pandemic funding landscape has shifted dramatically, with federal dollars drying up and state funding projected to be cut by 50 percent - Why Unity Shelter's board has refused certain federal funding tied to requirements that residents be checked against an ICE database - The 267 percent increase in homelessness in the area between 2016 and 2025, and what that looks like for the people showing up at the door - The real demographics of homelessness, including the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries, physical disabilities, generational poverty, and people aging out of foster care or exiting incarceration with nothing - How city and ODOT sweeps destroy identification, job opportunities, and trust, creating cycles that make it harder for people to escape homelessness - How Unity Shelter serves people for approximately 135 dollars per person per month, beating inflation by a wide margin while growing the number of people served by 65 percent Resources and People Mentioned: - Unity Shelter, Corvallis, Oregon - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) - Corvallis Housing First - Benton County Health - Corvallis Downtown Drop-In Center - Housing Opportunity Action Council (HOAC) - Hope Board (Housing Opportunity Planning and Equity) - Jackson Street Youth Services - MartyBullford.com and Cyanette.net (episode sponsors) - Music by Karen DeWolf and Adrienne Kriz

June 30, 2026

Wildfire Didn’t Just Burn Homes. It Exposed Oregon’s Housing Crisis | HV08

Housing Voices hosts Marty Fulford and Bre Irish sit down with Jamie McLeod-Skinner, a civil engineer, city planner, and attorney who served as interim city manager of Talent, Oregon following the devastating 2020 Alameda Fire. Drawing on experience ranging from post-war reconstruction in Bosnia to statewide emergency resilience work in Oregon, Jamie shares the hard-won lessons of wildfire recovery and what communities must do now to prepare for the fires ahead. - What the aftermath of the Alameda Fire actually looked like on the ground, and why the most vulnerable residents were hit hardest - Why FEMA assistance left entire populations behind and how Oregon's state government attempted to fill that gap - The four north stars Jamie used to guide Talent's recovery: team building, community engagement, resource development, and housing - How Jamie expedited permitting, waived zoning restrictions, and secured nearly 30 million dollars in state and federal resources in six months - The role of community trust, bilingual outreach, and hiring locally-connected staff in reaching farmworker and Latino communities - What the New Spirit Village affordable homeownership project in Medford grew out of the disaster and how it is progressing - Why wildfire resilience must now be a baseline standard in all Oregon development, not just rural or high-risk zones - Specific steps everyday Oregonians and state legislators can take right now to prepare for the next disaster before it arrives Resources and People Mentioned: - Jamie McLeod Skinner, housing developer and former interim city manager of Talent, Oregon - Hector Flores, publisher of Caminos magazine and community liaison during Talent recovery - Barry and Catherine Thalden, founders of New Spirit Village - Proud Ground, Portland-based community land trust - CASA, affordable housing developer involved in Talent recovery - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) - Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) - Oregon Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) - Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) - Senator Jeff Golden - Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley - John Viall, former county director and current interim city manager of Medford - Gold Beach, Oregon, cited for lending planning staff to Talent during recovery - Fortaleza and Coliseo, organizations involved in mobile home park recovery

June 23, 2026

The Senior Care Crisis Is Worse Than We Think | HV07 P2

Housing Voices hosts Bri and Marty continue their conversation with Jenn Bustamante, a senior care advocate with 33 years of experience in the aging industry. Jenn runs Embrace Age Prepared, a wraparound company that helps families navigate the complex world of senior care and housing options. This episode reveals the harsh realities of long-term care costs, systemic failures, and the challenges facing our aging population.Key topics discussed:Adult foster care costs range from $7,000-$16,000 monthly vs. assisted living at $4,800-$6,500In-home 24-hour care can cost $25,000+ per month, making it unaffordable for most familiesThe dirty secrets of long-term care: Medicaid covers very little and most facilities don't want Medicaid patientsThe trillion-dollar senior care industry and where the money actually goesHow cultural differences in family care (Hawaii's tribal mentality vs. American individualism) impact agingProblems with transparency and exploitation in the senior care industryIssues with state assessment agencies improperly evaluating care needsThe upcoming "silver tsunami" of baby boomers and Oregon's lack of preparednessResources mentioned:Jenn Bustamante and Embrace Age PreparedPower of Partnership event (September 17th)Open Bed Oregon initiativeNorthwest Senior and Disability Services (DHS)

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What is Housing Voices?: Housing Voices is a regional civic platform dedicated to advancing thoughtful, solutions-driven housing leadership across Oregon.

We focus on the full spectrum of broad housing needs — workforce, seniors, attainable, disabled and affordable housing — and the broader systems that shape them, including land use, infrastructure, development economics, and public policy.

Housing is not a single issue. It intersects with economic vitality, community stability, healthcare access, environmental resilience, and long-term regional growth. Housing Voices brings together builders, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, business owners, and engaged citizens to examine these intersections with clarity and purpose.

Through structured conversations and systems-level thinking, we highlight the policies, partnerships, and practical actions that can move communities from challenge to progress.

Our mission is simple but ambitious: To accelerate informed dialogue and coordinated action that expands housing opportunity, strengthens families, supports local employers, and enhances long-term community livability.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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