Tribal members invited to apply for Phase 3 homes in the HOYO Program
The Home Of Your Own (HOYO)
program was designed as a lease-with-
purchase-option program for low-income
Siletz Tribal members who want to
become homeowners but are not able to
qualify for mortgage financing or have
funds saved for a down payment.
The HOYO program has provided 12
qualified participants with new single-
family homes on a lease-with-purchase-
option basis.
During the lease period, HOYO par-
ticipants strengthen their credit scores
and learn about budgeting, proper use
of credit, savings, banking and predatory
lending practices by successfully complet-
ing a financial education course designed
for first-time homebuyers.
The Siletz Tribal Housing Depart-
ment (STHD) is inviting low-income
Siletz Tribal members to apply for partici-
pation in Phase 3 of the HOYO Program.
Phase 3 will consist of eight new homes
with design features similar to the 12
existing homes in the Tillamook subdivi-
sion in Siletz.
HOYO applications can be obtained
from the STHD Office at 555 Tolowa
Court in Siletz or by contacting K.C.
Short, housing finance manager, at 541-
444-8310 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1310.
Temporary Tribal Student Assistance Program
By Jessica Garcia, Rental Assistance
Program Coordinator/Resident
Services Advocate
The Siletz Tribal Housing Depart-
ment’s Temporary Tribal Student Assis-
tance Program (TTSAP) will soon
accept applications for the 2017-2018
academic year. Applications will be
accepted from April 3, 2017, to May 5,
2017, only.
Program Information
The TTSAP assists Tribal students
who will attend a college, university,
vocational or trade school.
The TTSAP is a time-limited program.
Funding is for one academic year.
The TTSAP helps students with
rent or room and board in a
dormitory.
USDA distribution dates for March
Siletz
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
March 1
March 2
March 3
March 6
March 7
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Salem
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
March 20 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
March 21 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
March 22 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
March 23
9 – 11 a.m.
It’s that time of year again where it
will be very difficult to reschedule any
missed appointments. USDA staff will
attend our Western Region conference the
week of April 24-27.
We will do Siletz distribution the first
week of the month, receive food shipments
the second week, then Salem distribution
the third week and then conference time
the last week. During that time, we will
not be able to do our regular deliveries, so
please try to find someone to either bring
you in or at least pick up for you.
These dates are for April 2017, so
you have some time to make other
arrangements.
Also, LIKE us on Facebook
at Siletz Tribal FDPIR.
The student’s share of the rent
is 30 percent of their adjusted
annual income. Important
Note: The student might be
required to remit a portion
of the rent. For example, if a
student is working, the wages
will affect the student’s share of
the rent.
Assistance is not transferable.
To obtain an application, please stop
by the STHD office at 555 Tolowa Court
in Siletz; call 800-922-1399, ext.1322,
or 541-444-8322; email jessicag@ctsi.
nsn.us or download one from the Tribal
website at ctsi.nsn.us.
Tribal Court information for 2017 per capita
Siletz Tribal Court would like to remind Tribal members to keep their address
current with the Enrollment Department.
Per capita notices will be mailed June 9, 2017, to the address on file with
Enrollment. The 2017 per capita hearing dates are July 11 for money owed to an
entity of the Tribe and July 12-13 for money owed for child support and to the IRS.
Those with questions regarding per capita should contact Tribal Court at 541
444-8228 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1228.
Any requests to update addresses must be sent to Enrollment.
!! MAIL ORDER SERVICE AVAILABLE !!
Joyce Retherford, FDP Director
541-444-8393
WE CAN NOW PROVIDE MAIL ORDER SERVICE TO ALL SILETZ
TRIBAL MEMBERS LIVING WITHIN THE 11-COUNTY SERVICE AREA.
Lisa Paul, FDP Clerk/Warehouseman
541-444-8279
Please note that this service is not eligible for the “Auto-Fill” program.
ALL “Auto-Fill” prescriptions must be picked up at the pharmacy.
THANK YOU – PHARMACY STAFF
For more information about the Siletz Tribe,
please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
2017 Standing Committee Vacancies
Applications due by April 7, 2017
Culture Craft Nights
Feather Tying
Ch’ee-ta’ yee-li’
(Feather tying)
March 6 • 5-7 p.m.
Siletz Tribal Community Center
March 13 • 5-7 p.m.
Portland Area Office
March 7 • 5-7 p.m.
Eugene Area Office
March 14 • 5-7 p.m.
Salem Area Office
Any Tribal member interested in serving on a committee for a two-year term
must fill out the following form and return it to the address below prior to April
7, 2017.
Please mail or fax your application to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians,
Attn: Executive Secretary to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549;
fax: 541-444-8325.
Name: ________________________________________ Roll No: _____________
Address: __________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: ___________ ZIP: ____________
Siletz Tribal members of all
ages welcome. Young people under
Telephone: Day ( ) ____________________ Evening ( ) _____________________
age 10 need an adult to accompany and
assist them.
Come and learn how to tie feathers
for regalia and other uses. The Siletz
Culture Department will provide mate-
rial and instructors. If you have your
own feathers/project, please bring them.
Contact: Bud Lane, budl@ctsi.nsn.
us; 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399,
ext. 1320
If you only want to be considered for one committee, please indicate by
inserting the number 1 next to the committee of interest. If you have interest in
more than one committee, please indicate by numbering your preference, 1 (first
choice), 2 (second choice) and 3 (third choice).
Sponsored by the Education and Culture Departments
____ Education Committee (3) ____ Housing Committee (2)
____ Health Committee (1)
____ Cultural Heritage Committee (1)
Committee appointments will be made at the Regular Tribal Council meeting
in April 2017. If you have any questions, please call Tami Miner, executive secretary
to Tribal Council, at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203.
March 2017
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