Imagine a place for formerly unhoused people that’s intentionally designed to foster community.
It’s on its way.
Breaking ground soon, Mountain View Village will be so much more than a place to sleep.
In addition to 75 houses, we’ll have social spaces, a dog park, a community garden, classrooms, job training, counseling, case management, and more. All on site, all for formerly unhoused people with a disability.
Our Inspiration
A similar community is already thriving in Austin, Texas, and they are happy to help us replicate their success. While Mountain View Community Village will be designed with the unique needs of Central Oregon in mind, watch this video to see what’s possible.
Every dream needs a plan.
Deschutes County has generously provided a 65-year lease of about 9.5 acres near the Redmond Airport.
Oregon Housing & Community Services has committed to funding a significant portion of the project.
Residents will pay rent with HUD housing vouchers, and Medicaid reimbursement will also fund operations. We’ve secured a 15-year LIFT operating allowance.
MVCD Executive Director Rick Russell takes members of Bend’s Unitarian Universalist Church on a tour of the site of Mountain View Community Village.
Program Operations Director John Edwards tours the greenhouse at Community First! Village in Austin, Texas.
We need your help.
The village can’t happen without the community. Opportunities abound for you to join us. Reach out for more information.
