Working Homes LLC receives Wildhorse Foundation grant for historic stonework stabilization
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, August 25th, 2025 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
ENTERPRISE – (Release from Working Homes LLC) The Wildhorse Foundation awarded Working Homes LLC a $20,000 grant to support critical stonework stabilization at the historic Enterprise Mercantile and Milling (E.M.&M.) Building in downtown Enterprise. With this funding, local contractor Melville Stone LLC has been hired to repoint and stabilize the Bowlby stone façade, ensuring the building’s long-term structural integrity.
“This grant gives peace of mind not only to residents of the building, but also to neighboring businesses,” said Kelsey Juve, Program Manager of Working Homes LLC. “Support from organizations like the Wildhorse Foundation is critical to our mission of providing safe and affordable housing in Wallowa County.”
The Wildhorse Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribal organizations within the homeland of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla people. Since its establishment in 2001, the Foundation has awarded more than $19 million in grant funding to strengthen communities throughout the region. Grants are awarded quarterly, with application deadlines on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. More information is available at www.thewildhorsefoundation.com.
About Working Homes LLC
Working Homes LLC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the economic vitality of Wallowa County by creating and preserving affordable workforce housing. By developing “missing middle” housing for households earning between 60% and 120% of area median income, Working Homes ensures that teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and small business employees can continue to live in the communities they serve. Through thoughtful development, historic preservation, and strong partnerships, Working Homes is committed to building a sustainable future where local families have access to safe, stable, and affordable homes. More information can be found at www.workinghomesllc.org/.
About the Wildhorse Foundation
The Wildhorse Foundation reflects the commitment of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) to take a proactive, positive role in the well-being of the community. Funds are derived from a percentage of revenues from Wildhorse Resort & Casino and are managed and distributed by a Board of Directors composed of community leaders and CTUIR representatives.
