PAUSED Barrier Busting Fund

Feedback Form: Barrier Busting Fund Program Pause

This optional form allows Partner Agency advocates to share the impact of this pause and sign up for future updates. Your feedback will help FUSE improve the program and seek additional funding. We sincerely apologize for any challenges this may cause and appreciate your support.

In January 2023, FUSE launched this pilot interagency program to support Central Oregonians building bridges to stable housing. FUSE mobilizes funding and stewards this regional resource with a commitment to equity, efficiency, and transparency.

The Barrier Busting Fund exists to pay for expenses that bar access to housing. Whether that means a security deposit, tenant application fees, replacement ID, ADA accessibility modifications, criminal record expungement, transportation assistance, & more.

We know that far too often, it’s these relatively small, one-time expenses that keep our neighbors trapped in homelessness when they otherwise could move into stable housing. This fund enables recipients to leverage their own resources as well as support from partner agencies to bust through barriers.

Shepherd's House Ministries
Deschutes County Behavioral Health
Latino Community Association (LCA)
REACH Central Oregon, homeless outreach
Mosaic Community Health (formerly Mosaic Medical)
Thrive Central Oregon
NeighborImpact
Jericho Road, Redmond
Saving Grace
Furnish Hope
Family Access Network (FAN)
Bethlehem Inn
Mountain View Community Development
Oregon Housing Opportunities in Partnership Program (OHOP)
at: Project, J Bar J Anti-Trafficking Project
Housing Works, Public Housing Authority for Central Oregon
Peaceful Presence Project
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Redemption House Ministries, Prineville, Crook County
Abilitree

This program is currently paused. Click here to read the full statement.

Applications to support move-in expenses for individuals moving into Cleveland Commons Permanent Supportive Housing will still be accepted here.

Do you need housing assistance? At this time, FUSE does not provide direct support. Instead, we work with partner agencies to verify client eligibility for the Barrier Busting Funds. If you are facing barriers to housing, please ask your advocate at the agency you are connected with, to determine if you qualify for the Barrier Busting Program. We’re happy to connect with your advocate to share information - have them reach out to us at bbf@centraloregonfuse.org.


If you are not yet connected with an advocate, visit HLC Website for immediate assistance and information on available resources, such advocacy, shelter, food, housing navigation, emergency services, and more.