Research consistently supports access to stable housing and higher education are keys to economic opportunity

PORTLAND – Recognizing that economic opportunity is rooted in housing stability and access to quality education, the Portland Housing Authority is honored to announce this year’s recipients of the Thomas Valleau Scholarship. Named in honor of the late Thomas Valleau, one of PHA’s longest-serving commissioners, the scholarship is awarded annually to Portland Housing Authority residents who are pursuing higher education.

“Thomas Valleau was a steadfast advocate for PHA residents and was particularly committed to expanding access to higher education. His passing makes this inaugural year especially meaningful, as his legacy of service and mentorship continues through the students wh

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