In an effort to offer help to clients on or near the coast, we will open 211 phone lines in Lane and Lincoln this Saturday and Sunday 8am-10pm.
There are several resources available to aid in contacting or locating family and friends in Japan.
Inquiries concerning U.S. citizens living or traveling in Japan should be referred to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225.
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Millions of Washingtonians and Oregonians work hard but don’t earn much. If you fall into this category, you may qualify for an Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC.
This federal program was created to help reduce the amount of taxes an individual or a family owes. In some cases, qualifying for...
In response to possible displacements caused by flooding or other tsunami related destruction the Red Cross opened a series of shelters from California to Washington.
UPDATE 3/12 12:19pm - All Shelters serving Oregon coastal residents have been closed.
Helping clients understand how to get people the help they need is a critical part of any human service employee's job. With so many uninsured Oregonians and Washingtonians, we wanted to share this free training.
Did you know that nearly 38 percent of the 51 million uninsured in America skip...
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Our friends at Independence Northwest wrote a compelling article about why you might want to consider getting on Medicaid if you are eligible.
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Tax season is heating up. Yesterday we posted a comprehensive blog post about finding free tax preparation services.
Today, we are adding Tax-Aide in Lane County to the mix.
Tax-Aide in Lane County achieved over $6 million in tax relief and refunds for low-wage households last year...
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