Our Stories
For over 50 years, Oakridge Neighborhood has been changing lives through stable housing and dynamic programming we offer residents and others in the community. Here are some of our #OakridgeStrong stories.


Mike Hill: The Mayor of Oakridge Neighborhood
Mike Hill is known as "The Mayor of Oakridge." It's no wonder. The long-time facility director at Oakridge can regularly be seen being stopped by residents to chat - about their home, the weather, or goings on in the neighborhood. People look to Mike, and he's there...

Amran’s Journey: From Somalia to Oakridge
Amran Farah's journey from arriving in the United States 12 years ago to earning a scholarship at a prestigious university exemplifies the power of Oakridge Neighborhood in helping families gain stability while preparing for the next steps in life. Amran was just...

Saint Matthew Vance: Oakridge Born and Bred
Saint Matthew Vance exudes pride that he grew up at Oakridge Neighborhood, living in the community most of his life from birth until he was 35 years old. "When you say you are from Oakridge it sounds like bragging, but it's a sense of pride," he says. "It's pride that...
