When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist. - Archbishop Helder Camara
Who can participate?
VIDA targets individuals who have the desire to build assets through homeownership, post-secondary education, microenterprise development, home repair, or workforce-related adaptive equipment or technology. Individuals applying for VIDA must be able to save at least $25 a month for at least six months and meet certain eligibility criteria.
To qualify for VIDA applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be an Oregon resident
- Applicant must be at least 12 years old
- Household must have a net worth equal to or be less than $20,000 (The value of a primary dwelling unit and one motor vehicle is excluded from this calculation, including the corresponding debt).
- Household must have an adjusted gross income less than or equal to 80% of area median income by county of residence or 80% of the State of Oregon's median income level or 200% of poverty, whichever is higher.
Please contact a VIDA Specialist for details.
Your eligibility for the program will be determined by your VIDA Specialist who will then submit your application to CASA of Oregon for final authorization.