The Resident Assets Program

Services to ROSE residents promote their self-sufficiency and the viability of our rental communities. ROSE offers both core resident services such as information and referral, and enhanced services forused on economic opportunities and children's successes:

  • After-school tutoring and programs
  • Summer activities
  • Child Parent Resource (CPR) program, working with parents and children ages 3-5
  • Economic development education and referral

Partnerships and Programs

Residents of ROSE rental housing -- especially young children -- can take advantage of an exciting array of community programs in Outer Southeast. Throughout the year we work with volunteers and staff to provide tutoring support and after school activities for youth. In the summer, we partner with the Audobon Society of Portland to provide outdoor camp opportunities to youth at no cost. We work with the Boys and Girls Club of Portland, Portland Parks and Recreation, Timbers Tix for Kids, and a wide variety of other community partners. In 2011, ROSE provided school supplies to 67 students in our housing, thanks to generous donations. Thanks to the generosity of Great Day Fellowship and local grocery stores, we are able to provide weekly, healthy food donations to residents at 3 different housing properties.

Photo Voice From January to June 2011, youth and adult residents examined Leander Court Apartments and their neighborhood and identified barriers and opportunities for healthy living. Residents attended weekly meetings, took pictures, participated in dialogues to analyze emerging themes, and wrote captions for selected photos. They then partnered with ROSE staff to organize Photovoice exhibits to raise awareness about their community and advocate for change.

Child Parent Resource In 2011 we launched our Child Parent Resource (CPR) program for ROSE residents and others in outer SE Portland. Home visitors work with the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) curriculum to better prepare children ages 3-5 to enter Kindergarten. Participants receive weekly activity packets and instruction at no cost.

Bellrose Community Garden The residents of Bellrose came together to build a community garden on March 17 at Bellrose Station Apartments! Thanks to the following for making the day possible: East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, 52nd Ave. Hardware, Progressive Builders, His Bakery, Growing Gardens, and our community volunteers that helped out! To see pictures, feel free to check out ROSE CDC’s Facebook page! ROSE Community Development

Community Involvement

ROSE CDC uses an Asset Based Community Development approach to working with residents at our different housing properties. Resident Assets Coordinators work directly with residents from ROSE CDC properties to shape activities, support new ideas, and facilitate programs and events. Resident Assets Coordinators also work with volunteers to support youth through our afterschool program and summer programs.

Volunteer

Program Description: Volunteering with the ROSE Afterschool Program is your chance to make a difference in the lives of youth. Serving children from K – 12th grade, ROSE is committed to helping youth succeed in school. Afterschool program sites are run by the ROSE Resident Assets Coordinators. Programs run from January to June, 2012.

Tuesdays: Bellrose Station (SE 92nd and Flavel) from 3:30-5:30pm
Wednesdays: Leander Court (122nd Ave & Holgate) from 3:30-5:00pm
Thursdays: Reedway Place (Reedway & 90th Ave) from 3:30-5:00pm


Tutor responsibilities:

  • Help students with homework and/or identified subjects
  • Build positive and encouraging relationships with students
  • Commit to one day a week for a minimum of 3 months

Interested? Contact one of our Resident Assets Coordinators:
Han Tran: Han@rosecdc.org 503-762-1466
Luke Bonham: Luke@rosecdc.org 503-788-8052 x13

Donate

Your donation to ROSE CDC's Resident Assets Program will directly support youth programs and activities. Donations will help provide healthy snacks, school supplies, and alternative youth educational opportunities such as field trips, summer scholarships, or youth activities. We also accept in-kind donations that support our program. ROSE appreciates your support!