COMMON ROOTS HOUSING TRUST
EIN 88-1887111 · Housing & Shelter N.E.C. (L99)
What they do
to ACQUIRE or BUILD HOUSING for PEOPLE WITH LOW and MODERATE INCOMES, PRESERVE and IMPROVE SUCH HOUSING for FUTURE GENERATIONS of LOW and MODERATE INCOMES, to LEASE or SELL SUCH HOUSING to PEOPLE WITH LOW and MODERATE INCOMES WITH BUYBACK PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW THEM to DEVELOP EQUITY and PRIDE IN STEWARDSHIP, ALLOW THEM to RETAIN THEIR ORIGINAL INVESMENT PLUS A PORTION of THE HOMES VALUE INCREASE, and LIMIT FUTURE INCREASES IN EQUITY SO THE HOUSING CAN REMAIN AFFORDABLE.
How to reach them
ContactNancy RiggleCo-Board Chair
Mailing addressPO BOX 2907, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362-0337
Main phone(509) 876-1871Source: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
Represent this organization?Claim this nonprofit to change contact informationAbout this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2023
- County
- Walla Walla
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