Community And Shelter Assistance Corporation (CASA of Oregon) was established in 1988 in response to the housing needs of Oregon farmworkers and their families. Since its inception, CASA has worked primarily through local community organizations and housing sponsors to develop housing and to assist in improving the overall quality of life for farmworkers and their families.

A statewide organization, CASA is organized as a private, nonprofit community development corporation and has charitable tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. A volunteer Board of Directors provides leadership and direction.

The mission of CASA is to improve the quality of life for farmworkers in Oregon by constructing, rehabilitating and managing housing and related facilities. 
CASA works with local rural communities and housing providers to improve housing resources for farmworkers and their families. 

CASA provides a full range of development services for migrant, seasonal and year-round rental housing and homeownership opportunities. CASA also provides construction management services to organizations that serve farmworkers such as clinics, community organizations and community action programs. These services include:

	Working with federal, state and local governments to meet the housing needs of farmworkers
	Preparing needs assessments and market studies
	Arranging financing for housing construction and rehabilitation
	Assisting with housing design issues
	Managing construction projects
	Implementing lease-up programs for new projects
	Planning for effective property management
	Counseling prospective homeowner families
	Providing advice regarding organizational capacity building

CASA's activities not only benefit area farmworkers but also provide an economic benefit to the community at large. The construction and on-going operation of farmworker housing and related facilities provides jobs to the local communities.

CASA is recognized nationwide as an innovative and effective developer of farmworker housing. During its 11 year history, CASA has constructed over 400 units of multi-family housing. CASA has assisted in the rehabilitation of over 1200 on-farm bed spaces. CASA has also constructed 13 single family homes for rental and subsequent sale.

2212 East First Street • Newberg, Oregon 97132-2904 • Phone: 503.537.0319 • Fax: 503.537.0558