Officials say about 30 families in the Columbia Gorge have been helped by the Oregon Foreclosure Avoidance program passed by the 2013 Legislature, and they are hoping for more.  Joel Madsen of the Columbia Cascade Housing Agency says the problem may not be as prevalent as in some areas of the state, but there are families at risk of losing their homes.  He adds the counseling is available to almost any homeowner.  Those who would like to receive foreclosure avoidance counseling can call Columbia Cascade Housing Agency at 541-296-5462.