Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation is on a list of seven different rural housing organizations seeking a portion of $1.5 million designated by Oregon Housing and Community Services to increase the ability to address housing needs.  CCHC Executive Director Joel Madsen says earlier this fall, the organization submitted an investment proposal to the Department that would allow CCHC to advance existing community priority affordable housing developments and best position the region to be competitive in Oregon Housing And Community Services’ anticipated consolidated funding cycles.  He adds CCHC intends to create a new staff position that will be responsible for leading the work to develop additional service-enriched affordable housing in our region.  OHCS is disbursing a one-time $25 million HOME American Rescue Plan federal investment.