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Kathy Armstrong | Deputy Director

Kathy Armstrong | Deputy Director

On staff since 2006, Kathy is responsible for fundraising, media relations, publications, board of directors management, employer outreach, and many other things.

Kathy has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit program and project management, with 250+ hours of continuing education and training since 2000, and she brings more than a decade in upper level management and fundraising experience to Proud Ground. Professional experience includes Greenpeace, the ACLU of Oregon, Friends of the Columbia Gorge, and Peninsula Children's Center.

Kathy enjoys warm, sunny places near water; gardening and making things from what she grows; organizing her cats; exploring fun things in Portland with friends; and spending time with Brian, Max and Maizy.

our goals

Prosperous families. Today, home equity represents more than 80% of the typical family's wealth. But owning a home provides more than equity. Homeownership also means stable payments, a secure place to call home and an opportunity to invest in the future.

Smart investments. Home ownership remains beyond the reach of many families. Our community invests in Proud Ground to give families access to affordable homeownership, and all of the related benefits, for generations to come.

Strong communities. Vibrant neighborhoods depend on stable families and businesses that are invested in their neighborhood and community. From the local school to the corner store to city hall, the whole community benefits when a family owns their home.

Help support stable, strong communities.