PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Housing Development

Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) Housing Development’s mission is to empower historically underserved families and youth by intentionally providing culturally specific support through holistic housing development and wrap-around services.

Our Initiative

SEI started its housing development initiative in 2019 to address holistic community needs. Along with Community Development Partners (CDP), we have co-developed 115 affordable rental units in the Alberta Alive project, providing stable affordable housing for families, individuals, and Veterans. We have 75 affordable rental units under construction under the Alberta Alice Project.

SEI is launching its Northeast Place Project emphasizing the idea of place and belonging for the African American Community. The Northeast Place Project will initiate with four prokects - Mississippi Ave Place, Gordly Burch House, NE 13th Community, and NE Garfield Hub. Between these four projects, we have 120 affordable rental units and 56 affordable homeownerships units predevlopment. Click here to Learn more about the Northeast Place Project.

Alberta Alive Project

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Alberta Alive’s mission is to celebrate and strengthen Portland’s historically Black North/Northeast neighborhoods by providing affordable housing, supportive services, and a shared community for underserved individuals and families. More than just four walls and a roof, home at any Alberta Alive building is a place and community where the history-present and future-of the Black community is ALIVE, and you can live with the confidence that you belong.

With the Vision to champion the renaissance of Black North/Northeast Portland, Alberta Alive fosters a vibrant community where residents can connect with neighbors and the greater community. This, in turn, opens doors to local opportunities for individual and Communal Investment, nurturing the growth of Black legacy through generations. Alberta Alive has three projects under its Umbrella, all developed in a partnership with Community Development Partners (CDP). Below are the three projects, please clock on each link to go to the project Webpage.

The Ronnie Herdon Building

The Ronnie Herndon Building is on of the First Comminutes to Open under the Alberta Alive Vision. The Building Provides 21 apartment homes, ranging from one- to three-bedroom floor plans for low-income households and families. It is aa sister property to the Paul & Geneva Knauls Building, located two blocks away, which provides housing for Veterans.

The Paul & Geneva Knauls Building

The Paul & Geneva Knauls Building is one of the first communities to open under the Alberta Alive vision. The building provides 31 apartment homes, including studio and one-bedroom floor plans, for low-income households and prioritizes Veteran/VASH voucher holders.

The Dr. Darrell Millner Building

The Dr. Darrel Millner is the third community created under the Alberta Alive vision. The building provides 63 apartment homes, ranging from one- to tree-bedroom floor plans, and three-bedroom floor plans for low-income households, with 75% of the unity mix offering two or more bedrooms for families.

IN THE PIPELINE…

The Strong Family Building

Located at the prominent intersection of N. Alberta Street and N. Williams Avenue and purchased by the PHB from longtime neighborhood residents the Strong Family, the Strong Family Apartments embody a visual and historical significance for long-time residents of North and Northeast Portland. Of the 75 Total Units, 11 will be affordable to households, earning 30% AMI or below and 54 units will be family-sized, with 2 or more bedrooms. The project will include a large outdoor courtyard, private playground area, laundry, and an indoor community room, all to foster community among the residents

Abbey Lots

On the corner of NE Alberta Street and NE Mallory Avenue, CDP and SEI will construct eight 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, permanently affordable townhomes with priority to families on the N/NE Preference Policy waitlist. The Abbey Lot Townhomes will Maintain permanent affordability, as the development team partners with community stakeholders to develop a replicable homeownership structure that reflects the priorates of the families who will live in these homes.