Homes for Good
Rebecca Murphy Lyons currently serves as a Program and Grants Specialist and Housing Specialist at Homes for Good, a position held since August 2018. Prior to this, Rebecca worked as a Direct Support Professional at Independent Environments Inc and as an Administrative Support Specialist at Supported Employment Services Inc, where responsibilities included customer service, file organization, and job coaching for individuals with disabilities. Additional experience includes roles in kitchen staff and student worker positions, as well as an internship focused on administrative support and marketing. Rebecca holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from Arizona State University, a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Oregon, and an Associate's degree in General Studies from Portland Community College. Academic foundation began with a high school diploma from Southridge High School.
Homes for Good
The Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County (HACSA) has helped connect people with “no and low” incomes to homes for nearly 70 years, since 1949. As our community has grown, so has the need for the services HACSA provides. Today, demand for services is higher than ever, and financial support for our work is severely challenged by changes in state and federal governmental funding. The move from HACSA to Homes for Good is about more than a transition – it is intended to represent a transformation. Homes for Good is Lane County’s housing agency. We connect residents with “no to low” incomes” to homes they can afford. This includes working with the federal government to provide rental assistance, developing and maintaining high-quality housing, and working with other agencies to address the chronic need for housing that is affordable.