Classes and Events
All our learning, networking, and social events in one place.
We are delighted to make a variety of learning opportunities, community gatherings, home tours, and more available every month. Please take a look at the list below to see what’s coming up!
Use the filters on the left to find the events that suit your needs.
Psst! Are you looking for our Homebuyer Education Class?
English Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in English.
This event is being hosted virtually, on Zoom. You will receive an email with a sign-in link before the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
Spanish Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in Spanish.
This event is being held on Zoom. You will be emailed a meeting link prior to the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
Proud Ground 25th Anniversary Celebration
You’re Invited!
Join us for an evening of connection and
celebration all in the spirit of community.
Thanks to your support, Proud Ground has become the largest community land trust in the Pacific Northwest, helping more than 650 households become first-time homeowners.
This is your moment to join with others—individuals, corporations, Proud Ground homeowners, realtors, lenders, coalition partners, public agencies, and more—as we honor the incredible people and partnerships that define the “community” in community land trust.
Let’s celebrate the power of community. Together, we make the dream of affordable homeownership a reality for families in Oregon and SW Washington!
Hope to see you!
Dominique (Dom) Merriweather
Executive Director
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Foundation Co-Sponsors
Cornerstone Sponsor
Bedrock Sponsor
Key Sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Marilyn Kun at 503.493.0293 ext. 105
with any additional questions or concerns.
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At Proud Ground, our tagline is “Dreams Begin Here.” When individuals and families fulfill the American dream of homeownership, they gain stability and begin creating wealth. Then, they can create even more dreams for their futures.
Whether it’s continuing their education, getting involved in their child’s neighborhood school, starting a family, inviting aging family members to live with them, starting a business . . . futures become brighter thanks to your support of Proud Ground.
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No. The event will have neither live nor silent auction items. We will, however, have a paddle raise for those attendees inspired to support our work. There also will be a raffle.
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Your three-course dinner includes a choice of chicken, pork, or vegetarian entree, as described below.
Herb-Roasted Farm Chicken with Fancy Mushrooms and Calvados Cream
Tomato-Braised Pork Shoulder
Panisse: Chickpea Fritter with Grilled Maitakes, Pickled Shimejis, Roasted Cippolinis, and Herb Emulsion
Indicate your preference by clicking the link in the ticket confirmation you will receive by email.
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Yes. Please indicate any dietary restrictions or food allergies when you select your entree.
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We anticipate many people will be coming after their work day, whether on-site or remote. As such, come as you are. If you wish to dress festively, please feel free.
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The Redd on Salmon is located at 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214.
Public and metered street parking is available in the area surrounding the event venue.
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The event is schedule to end by 8:00 PM.
English Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in English.
This event is taking place virtually, on Zoom. You will receive an email with sign-in information before the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
Spanish Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in Spanish.
This event is being held on Zoom. You will be emailed a meeting link prior to the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
English Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in English.
This event is being held virtually via Zoom. You will receive a sign-in link in your email before the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
Spanish Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in Spanish.
This event is being held on Zoom. You will be emailed a meeting link prior to the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
Spanish Language Information Session
As step two to Get Started with Proud Ground, prospective home buyers must register and attend a virtual information session.
English Language Financial Beginnings: Savings and Retirement
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop to help you gain an understanding of the value of compound interest to save and invest for a financially secure future.
In Savings & Retirement, learn about the rule of 72 and understand the importance of compound interest when investing your money for retirement. Then learn about various types of investments, the impact of investing principles, and terms such as "diversification" and "risk vs return."
By the end of the session, you will be familiar with an array of retirement savings options and understand the pros and cons of using professional investing options to save for your future.
Financial Beginnings virtual self-help classes are available at no cost and are not required as part of the Proud Ground program.
Please note that the primary language of this event is English.
This event is being held virtually via Zoom. You will receive a sign-in link via email before the event.
Spanish Language Financial Beginnings: Savings and Retirement
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop to help you gain an understanding of the value of compound interest to save and invest for a financially secure future.
In Savings & Retirement, learn about the rule of 72 and understand the importance of compound interest when investing your money for retirement. Then learn about various types of investments, the impact of investing principles, and terms such as "diversification" and "risk vs return."
By the end of the session, you will be familiar with an array of retirement savings options and understand the pros and cons of using professional investing options to save for your future.
Financial Beginnings virtual self-help classes are available at no cost and are not required as part of the Proud Ground program.
Please note that the primary language of this event is Spanish.
This event is being held virtually via Zoom. You will receive a sign-in link via email before the event.
English Language Information Session
As step two to Get Started with Proud Ground, prospective home buyers must register and attend a virtual information session.
English Language Information Session
As step two to Get Started with Proud Ground, prospective home buyers must register and attend a virtual information session.
Spanish Language Information Session
As step two to Get Started with Proud Ground, prospective home buyers must register and attend a virtual information session.
Financial Beginnings: Taxes Workshop
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop on insurance to learn about an individualized approach to protect yourself and your finances. Apply effective habits and strategies to prevent or recover from identity theft. In Protecting Yourself, explore ways to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and how to recover if your identity is stolen. Then learn about the different types of insurance and take a deep dive into auto and health insurance.
Financial Beginnings: Protecting Yourself
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop on insurance to learn about an individualized approach to protect yourself and your finances. Apply effective habits and strategies to prevent or recover from identity theft. In Protecting Yourself, explore ways to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and how to recover if your identity is stolen. Then learn about the different types of insurance and take a deep dive into auto and health insurance.
Homebuyer Education Class
Homebuyer education classes are vital for first-time buyers. This class offers important knowledge and skills for buying a home.
Topics include budgeting, credit, loan options, and home inspections. Participants learn to assess their financial readiness and identify potential challenges, boosting their confidence in decision-making. These classes promote successful homeownership and support long-term housing stability and equity in the community.
Taller de Crédito
Proud Ground se ha asociado con Financial Beginnings para brindarles este taller de Credito. Al final de este taller usted podrá:
-Entender que es el credito, cómo funciona y porque lo necesitas
-Aprender las formas que te ayuden a establecer tu crédito
-Entender tus responsabilidades como prestatario
-Ver cómo monitorear tu crédito en base a tu informe y puntaje crediticio
-Entender acerca de los préstamos y tarjetas de credito tambien como ser un prestatario responsable
Register Here
PG virtual Information session
If you have not already, check out our Get Started page to see if you might qualify for our program. Next, attend this virtual session to learn more about Proud Ground’s Homeownership Program. During this session, we will further explain our qualification requirements, program, and how to apply.
Register Here
Taller de Informacion de PG
Si aún no lo ha hecho, consulte nuestra página Empezar para ver si puede calificar para nuestro programa. Asista a esta sesión virtual para obtener más información sobre el Programa de propiedad de vivienda de Proud Ground. Durante esta sesión, explicaremos con más detalle nuestros requisitos de calificación, el programa y cómo presentar una solicitud.
Registrar Aqui
Credit Workshop
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop on applying strategies to improve or maintain credit score as an asset and leverage credit to achieve personal goals. In Credit & Debt, learn about the importance of credit, the value of good credit, and how to leverage credit to achieve your goals. You will learn how to build and maintain your credit and how to monitor your credit through the various credit reporting agencies. Then learn the types of loans that are available to you and the various best practices for borrowing money.
Register Here
Taller de Informacion de PG
Si aún no lo ha hecho, consulte nuestra página Empezar para ver si puede calificar para nuestro programa. Asista a esta sesión virtual para obtener más información sobre el Programa de propiedad de vivienda de Proud Ground. Durante esta sesión, explicaremos con más detalle nuestros requisitos de calificación, el programa y cómo presentar una solicitud.
Registrar Aqui
PG virtual Information session
If you have not already, check out our Get Started page to see if you might qualify for our program. Next, attend this virtual session to learn more about Proud Ground’s Homeownership Program. During this session, we will further explain our qualification requirements, program, and how to apply.
Register Here
Herramientas para crear presupuestos
Proud Ground se ha asociado con Financial Beginnings para brindarles este taller de presupuestos. Al final de este taller usted podra:
-Entender las partes principales de un presupuesto y como se lo puede crear y mantener -Entender los diferentes tipos de ingresos y cómo afectan a los impuestos del contribuyente -Entender algunos de los conceptos principales de un presupuesto, tales como gastos fijos y variables
-Entender cómo los objetivos financieros a corto y largo plazo pueden ser establecidos y utilizados
-Aprender consejos acerca de cómo hacer que un presupuesto sea el apropiado
Registrar aquí
Goals and Tools
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop on applying goal-setting tools and techniques to enhance your financial wellbeing. In Goals & Tools, learn how to make your dreams a reality by setting lifetime goals such as education, homeownership, providing for your family, and enjoying retirement. Learn the ins and outs of budgeting and explore the financial products and services available to manage your money. Participants will leave with an action plan using the SMART system of goal setting.
Register Here
PG virtual Information session
If you have not already, check out our Get Started page to see if you might qualify for our program. Next, attend this virtual session to learn more about Proud Ground’s Homeownership Program. During this session, we will further explain our qualification requirements, program, and how to apply.
Register Here
Taller de Informacion de PG
Si aún no lo ha hecho, consulte nuestra página Empezar para ver si puede calificar para nuestro programa. Asista a esta sesión virtual para obtener más información sobre el Programa de propiedad de vivienda de Proud Ground. Durante esta sesión, explicaremos con más detalle nuestros requisitos de calificación, el programa y cómo presentar una solicitud.
Registrar Aqui
Taller de Informacion de PG
Si aún no lo ha hecho, consulte nuestra página Empezar para ver si puede calificar para nuestro programa. Asista a esta sesión virtual para obtener más información sobre el Programa de propiedad de vivienda de Proud Ground. Durante esta sesión, explicaremos con más detalle nuestros requisitos de calificación, el programa y cómo presentar una solicitud.
Registrar Aqui
PG virtual Information session
If you have not already, check out our Get Started page to see if you might qualify for our program. Next, attend this virtual session to learn more about Proud Ground’s Homeownership Program. During this session, we will further explain our qualification requirements, program, and how to apply.
Register Here
Savings & Retirement
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop to help you gain an understanding of the value of compound interest to save and invest for a financially secure future.
Homeowner Drop-In
Proud Ground Homeowners we invite you to stop by! There’s no appointment needed to meet the Proud Ground staff (many of which are new to our organization), have some refreshments, and have any of your homeowner questions answered by our Stewardship team.
Proud Ground Information Session for Hillsboro Residents- English
Join us for this in-person session as we sit down and explain the Down Payment Assistance Grant available through Proud Ground to residents of Washington County.
Sesión de información de Proud Ground para residentes de Hillsboro
Únase a nosotros en esta sesión en persona mientras nos sentamos y explicamos la Subvención de Asistencia para el Pago Inicial disponible a través de Proud Ground a los residentes del condado de Washington.In-person Drop In
Stop in to learn more about the Community Land Trust Model and how it has bridged the gap to homeownership.
In-person Drop In
Stop in to learn more about the Community Land Trust Model and how it has bridged the gap to homeownership.
Homeowner Drop-In
Proud Ground Homeowners we invite you to stop by, no appointment necessary to meet the Proud Ground staff (many of which are new to our organization), have some coffee, and have any of your homeowner questions answered by our Stewardship team.
Homebuyer Education Class
Are you buying a home from Proud Ground? Congratulations! As you know, you are required to complete an 8-hour homebuyer education class prior to closing on your home. After you have completed a class, you will meet with our homeownership counselor. Plan to provide information about your homeownership class participation in that meeting.
Take the class offered by Proud Ground
You may choose to take the homebuyer education class offered by Proud Ground through our vendor, Framework. This is an a-synchronous class. That means you can take it whenever you want!
Please note that there is a $75 fee to take this class.
Take a class through another organization
Several organizations in our community offer homeownership classes that count toward the course requirement. Follow the links below to explore your options.
The African American Alliance for Homeownerships
DevNW
Hacienda CDC
Native American Youth & Family Center (NAYA)
Open Door Housing Works
Portland Housing Center