Habitat for Humanity showcases housing progress as Legislators tour Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)-- After touring housing projects in Bend, state lawmakers continued their Central Oregon housing tour Monday in Sisters.
Visiting guests and local officials stepped off the bus at a construction site developed by Sisters Habitat for Humanity, where foundations are already in place for six new two-story family homes. The nonprofit’s homeownership program is designed to help working residents afford to live in the same communities where they are employed.
Peter Hoover, executive director of Sisters Habitat for Humanity, said the project aims to strengthen the community’s fabric by keeping essential workers close to where they serve.
“We have residents that are critical to the community, to the vitality, the community, everything from veterinary assistance to baristas, which is one of my most important positions they have in the community to people who staff the medical offices, you name it, they're the fabric of the community that makes Sisters livable, enjoyable and vital”
After a series of brief remarks, members of the legislative tour joined local leaders for a ceremonial groundbreaking, turning soil with golden shovels to commemorate the start of construction.
While Habitat for Humanity highlighted its progress, the organization also emphasized the need for continued community support especially donations, volunteers, and available land to sustain future projects.
Governor Tina Kotek did not attend the Sisters event. She returned to Salem following a decision authorizing the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland.
