Native American Youth and Family Center

James Hudson _{on Google}

Jan 28th, 2022

Naya apartments are managed by a company and its a company that is not favorable towards American Indians , I m 4/4 yakama and was profiled as a Mexican. The rental company has left my wife and I several times feeling as if we are Severly Handicap, the company workers lie about thier job titles and just plainly outright lie. Everytime we have had dealings we are told " no that wasn't said "" the NAYA program should be ashamed of the dog and pony show that Guardian Management puts forth to American In dians !! The treatment by this company is rude and inconsiderate and very unprofessional

James Smith _{on Google}

May 12th, 2021

NAYA lost $477,552 in Net Assets in FY 18. Cash increased to $1,005,362, however, the assets it holds for NVN, NUIFC, and Canoe Family totals $420,891, $428,667 is restricted for IDA matching funds, deferred revenue (advanced payments received) increased to $318,397, and $103,634 belongs to KSCH & Sawash. The Audit notes a deficit in the Sawash reserve account of $23,724 and ends with reporting 4 significant deficiencies relating to incorrect, conflicting & missing required financial policies, subrecipient monitoring, and revenue recognition.
NAYA had a FY 17 loss of $446,073 and ended the year with a cash balance of $444,206. After subtracting IDA Matching Funds $345,393, amounts for the Fiscal Sponsorship arrangements with Native Voice Network (NVN) and National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC) $273,182, and amounts belonging to the two NAYA companies, Sawash & KSCH, that provide low-income affordable housing, it leaves a negative cash balance for general operations. Additionally, in 2019, NAYA is expected to make a large payment on LT debt in the amount of $805,128.
FY16: My rating isn't about the staff or community. I have family and close friends who work or are clients of NAYA. The rating is for the leadership. We have a good thing here, don't mess it up.
On another note, the financials disclose a Related-Party Transaction in which NAYA entered into a professional services agreement with a firm owned by one of its Board members. Costs under this agreement totaled $20,163 for 2016. It doesn't look like we can expect pro bono or much volunteer work from, the current Board. Everyone wants a piece of the pie, hope they leave some for the community.
FY 14: NAYA lost almost $1.26 million as reported on its most recent publicly available tax return. The tax return shows that this loss was primarily financed with cash and debt. NAYA is a good resource for the Portland Native American Community and the NAYA Board is responsible for ensuring a sustainable future by protecting its assets and providing proper financial oversight.

Regina Woods _{on Google}

Dec 9th, 2019

NOT a NATIVE organization!!! Absolutely NO PREFERENCE GIVEN TO NATIVES FOR SERVICES OR EMPLOYMENT.They don't return calls, etc. Check their charity rating and financials before giving.

Charles Fong _{on Google}

Oct 4th, 2019

I had the privilege of attending the NAYA Homeownership Orientation last night .06.06.19 with about a dozen people. Superb program and I highly recommend this resource to all Portland residents who want to achieve the goal of home ownership. Kevin S. / Home Ownership Coordinator did an excellent job describing the process of financial preparation and a road map for success. The HUD Section 184 Home Loan Guarantee Program offers special resources to qualified applicants. Kudos to Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro East for building and selling excellent starter homes for first time buyers. Best Home Buyers presentation that I have reviewed in the Portland Metro area in that past 12 months! Highly Recommended. *****Ten Stars*****