An organization is apologizing after reports about its $30,000 homebuyer assistance program indicated that the funds were available only to non-U.S. citizens.The circulating flyer about the Hacienda Community Development Corporation program sparked outrage on the Varney & Co. Fox News show for allegedly providing $30,000 in home grants only to non-U.S. citizens living in Oregon.'A taxpayer-funded group is offering $30,000 to new homebuyers....
'The Latino-led organization based in Oregon receives funds for mortgage down payment assistance from Oregon SB 1579, the Economic Equity Investment Act, to 'build economic stability, self-sufficiency, wealth-building opportunities and economic equity among disadvantaged individuals, families, businesses, and communities in the state,' Fonseca said.