upper valley mend

The nonprofit group is purchasing a 31-unit apartment complex that'll be designated as affordable, workforce housing.

Senator Brad Hawkins put in a request for the money, which would be used to support efforts by the group Upper Valley MEND to preserve 31 apartments.

The non-profit organization Upper Valley MEND (UV MEND) has made a significant increase to its affordable housing program, with the purchase of 31 rental apartments within the city of Leavenworth. The acquisition is part of UV MEND's $6.8 million Solid Foundations Campaign, which is a community-wide initiative aimed at providing affordable workforce housing in the region...

Commissioner Kevin Overbay says they're looking at dedicating some county surplus land toward housing for low-income people struggling to find a home

Last night, city council members approved a letter of intent to provide those funds towards the purchase of the apartments.

Upper Valley Mend, particularly the Community Cupboard, is busy this time of year due to providing holiday meals as well as Christmas presents. In the winter time, needs from community members spike for the food bank. "There's less work in the winter time months and the holiday months especially, people come in to get holiday food," said Bob Mark, Community Cupboard manager...