SPRINGFIELD – As the Northwest continues to face a critical shortage of affordable homeownership opportunities, First Story is inviting eligible families in the Springfield area to apply for a newly remodeled Fresh Start home in the Hayden Homes Westwinds community, with the first household selected in 2026.
This Oregon-based nonprofit provides affordable homeownership options through a zero-down, zero-percent, 30-year mortgage in collaboration with Hayden Homes.
Since its inception, the partnership has successfully helped 128 families…




