ROSE Community Development (2026)

Since 1992, ROSE Community Development has been making sure that the chain of Outer Southeast Portland neighborhoods is as strong as it can possibly be. ROSE was created by neighborhood leaders working to revitalize outer southeast Portland. ROSE has played a pivotal role in these neighborhoods that have seen dramatic social and demographic changes. Our service area includes Brentwood-Darlington,

Foster-Powell, Lents, Mt. Our Programs and services focus primarily on households below 50% of Median Family Income. ROSE is known for its neighborhood focus, grassroots leadership and comprehensive, asset-based community development approach. ROSE has developed more than 430 affordable rental and for-sale homes, built two parks and created professional networks for in-home child care providers. Our Resident Assets Program provides services aimed at increasing family and youth success, through a multitude of unique programs and projects that help families achieve housing, lead healthy lives, and empower youth. ROSE has also been a leader in collaborative initiatives such as the Lents Homeownership Initiative, which created 320 new homeowners in five years, and the East Portland Action Plan, which has generated tens of millions of dollars in increased public investment in the city's most distressed neighborhoods.

14/07/2026

A lot of our afordable apartments have community gardens where residents can grow plants and vegetables, here at country squire we have a children’s garden aswell!

15/06/2026

Just over a week left to apply!

ROSE is seeking a new Executive Director following our founder Nick Sauvie's retirement (anticipated for Labor Day).

Based in Portland, OR, ROSE Community Development is seeking its next Executive Director! Successful candidates will share ROSE’s Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach and will bring: a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, significant leadership and nonprofit management experience in affordable housing, a proven ability to manage complex revenue streams and generate diverse funding, and a track record of supporting staff professional development and retention. Salary range is $130-150k depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. Apply by June 23, 2026. See the ROSE website for details: https://rosecdc.org/seeking-executive-director/

02/06/2026

ROSE is seeking a new Executive Director following our founder Nick Sauvie's retirement (anticipated for Labor Day).

Based in Portland, OR, ROSE Community Development is seeking its next Executive Director! Successful candidates will share ROSE’s Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach and will bring: a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, significant leadership and nonprofit management experience in affordable housing, a proven ability to manage complex revenue streams and generate diverse funding, and a track record of supporting staff professional development and retention. Salary range is $130-150k depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. Apply by June 23, 2026. See the ROSE website for details: https://rosecdc.org/seeking-executive-director/

23/03/2026

Our Lents Youth Initiative is seeking new members for the 2026 summer. Learn more or apply at http://rosecdc.org/lyi

It's time for a new Lents Youth Initiative Cohort!
Apply at http://rosecdc.org/lyi Info session on April 1st!

05/12/2025

Hope and Home in Outer Southeast Portland 🌹 -

At ROSE Community Development, we believe that every family deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. This year, that mission has been more vital, and more challenging, than ever. Rising costs for operations, maintenance, and utilities have strained our housing communities, while m...

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