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05.24.13
Who will you honor on Memorial Day?
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05.23.13
A "virtual fort" for Oregon National Guard service members and family
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Oregon is one of eight states in the United States that do not house an active military base for those that serve. Service members residing in Oregon have historically struggled more to find a community of support and access to resources than those whose states have all the amenities active bases provide. The Oregon National Guard Service Member and Family Support Program (SMFS) have faced this challenge by having a “virtual fort” for its service members to feel supported called Fort Oregon. 
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05.22.13
The ultimate guide to understanding your military clients [Infographic]
More than 300,000 active duty military, prior-service members and their families live in Oregon and Southwest Washington. And they need your help.  As service members return home from Iraq and Afghanistan in the next several years and the conflicts over in the Middle East wind down, our roles to support these community members has just begun. Working in social service it is important to understand the military culture, the various systems veterans and service members must navigate, and how to be culturally competent towards this growing and invaluable population.
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05.21.13
Top 7 upcoming social and community service events in Oregon
With Memorial Day in mind there are several Veterans events. Also, all week we'll be sharing information for military personnel and their families. Stay tuned here. As always there are a few parenting events and a unique free transportation day. Lastly, following a post we wrote last week about immigration reform, there is a free citizenship class in Yamhill. 
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05.20.13
1 in 6 homeless Americans are Veterans, but you can change that [Oregon]
Soon we’ll be celebrating Memorial Day. Many will bar-b-que and enjoy the company of friends.
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05.17.13
How a local program will play a staring role if immigration reforms pass [Portland metro]
As was pointed out in a recent article, it is unclear whether immigration reforms will pass Congress. However, if the reforms do pass, undocumented immigrants will have to take certain steps before they can seek permanent residency.  One of those steps is learning how to speak English or be enrolled in English classes.
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English classes, GED classes Portland, immigration reform
05.15.13
Hurry! Earn up to $100 plus free x-rays and a teeth cleaning [Portland Metro]
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The office was buzzing about this resource because it's not often that you can make money and get your dental needs taken care of.  Portland Community College dental hygiene students are seeking patients. Here's what you need to know: 
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05.15.13
The top 12 community events you won't want to miss in Oregon
There are a ton of events this week. It seems like there a dozen causes May is dedicated to and events are starting to pick up in anticipation of the warmer months. You'll find support groups, parenting classes, resource fairs and an open house below.   Jump to events in:
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05.14.13
211info has a new CEO!
I have some exciting news! After a five-month, nationwide candidate search, the 211info Board of Directors has selected Dan Herman as the new CEO of 211info. Dan’s peers and supervisors describe him as an inspirational leader. And the 211info board and staff were equally inspired by Dan’s vision for leading our growing organization to new opportunities and a bright future.
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05.13.13
Top five tips for National Women's Health week
We’ve been on a women’s health kick recently and it turns out we’re not alone. This week is National Women’s Health week. And Women'sHealth.gov have 5 tips to help us celebrate:
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