Our passion for Oregon’s communities, working lands, and natural areas drives our work. Here are a few of the places and interesting facts about Oregon that our staff wanted to highlight for Valentine’s Day and Oregon’s birthday—plus this where you can find the answers to the crossword in our Valentine’s members’ postcard!

Hundreds of Oregonians came together to rally in Forest Grove recently, demanding land use legislation that prioritizes well-being, affordability, and livelihoods for all Oregonians.

At a moment when concern about housing affordability and availability spans political parties, regions, and generations, the Housing Solutions Center is a resource for policy guidance and message-tested communications to help communities address this critical issue.

Learn what happens when communities come together, share stories, and organize. Spoiler: They envision and enact policies that create more livable communities for everyone!

Land ownership and land use policies and processes have historically propagated and exacerbated inequalities around the nation, and in Oregon. 1000 Friends works to reverse discriminatory practices, policies, and impacts on people.

1000 Friends of Oregon works with Oregonians to enhance quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural areas.