June 12, 2025

Opportunity Village in Eugene

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The new Opportunity Village site in Eugene, Ore., on Aug. 31, 2023. These "bungalow" houses have been upgraded from the other pallet houses and smaller Conestoga pods found in other parts of this village.
*Caden Perry / OPB*

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Delanya Clarkson stands outside of her village house in the new Opportunity Village. Clarkson became homeless after losing a legal battle over prorated rent with her apartment leasing company.
*Caden Perry / OPB*

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A villager carries a speaker through the old Opportunity Village site in Eugene, Ore., The old Opportunity Village site is being moved to a larger area that can fit more houses, recreation and is further away from busy roads.
*Caden Perry / OPB*

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A resident walks into his village home at the old Opportunity Village site in Eugene on Aug. 31, 2023.
*Caden Perry / OPB*

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