The recent legislative session in Salem brought about some tough choices for our state’s elected officials. It is important for everyone – clients, human service providers, public officials and issues advocates – to know how these changes will affect the lives of Oregonians. We...
The recent legislative session in Salem brought about some tough choices for our state’s elected officials. It is important for everyone – clients, human service providers, public officials and issues advocates – to know how these changes will affect the lives of Oregonians. We...
The recent legislative session in Salem brought about some tough choices for our state’s elected officials. It is important for everyone – clients, human service providers, public officials and issues advocates – to know how these changes will affect the lives of Oregonians. We...
There’s a new face at 211info. Robert Henegar (Bob) will join the staff as a full-time Metro Data Hub Specialist, working with Susan Salisbury adding and updating community resource information for Multnomah County and Southwest Washington in the database.
Every organization has that thing it loves most about what it does in the community. Staff members discuss it in grant reports and explain it to friends with pride.
As 211info’s management team sat around a paper-covered conference table exploring the latest internal statistical dashboard, we...
Community Services Consortium(CSC) Head Start is a no-cost preschool serving Lincoln County, it is now enrolling for the 2011-2012 program year at Head Start sites in Lincoln City, Toledo, and Newport. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2011. Applications with enrollment...
Community Services Consortium(CSC) Head Start is a no-cost preschool serving Lincoln County, it is now enrolling for the 2011-2012 program year at Head Start sites in Lincoln City, Toledo, and Newport. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2011. Applications with enrollment...
In high school, our mascot was the Pacers. OK, really not much of a mascot, but a pretty cool concept. We weren’t taught to be OK or just get by; the whole focus of the school was to be excellent, ahead of the game. Here at 211info, we want to be Pacers. We want to identify trends and then...
In high school, our mascot was the Pacers. OK, really not much of a mascot, but a pretty cool concept. We weren’t taught to be OK or just get by; the whole focus of the school was to be excellent, ahead of the game. Here at 211info, we want to be Pacers. We want to identify trends and then...
Over the past few days, I’ve had several conversations with Liesl (our CEO) and other staff about how impressed we have been with our colleagues at the state. Both the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) are doing some impressive things for the clients we...
With the current unemployment rate at 9.4 percent, it comes as no surprise that the data from January through May of 2011 shows 8,857 Oregon homes are currently in foreclosure. This data comes from RealtyTrac, a foreclosure data service.
While there’s no easy fix for home owners who’ve...
With the current unemployment rate at 9.4 percent, it comes as no surprise that the data from January through May of 2011 shows 8,857 Oregon homes are currently in foreclosure. This data comes from RealtyTrac, a foreclosure data service.
While there’s no easy fix for home owners who’ve...
With the current unemployment rate at 9.4 percent, it comes as no surprise that the data from January through May of 2011 shows 8,857 Oregon homes are currently in foreclosure. This data comes from RealtyTrac, a foreclosure data service.
While there’s no easy fix for home owners who’ve...
With the current unemployment rate at 9.4 percent, it comes as no surprise that the data from January through May of 2011 shows 8,857 Oregon homes are currently in foreclosure. This data comes from RealtyTrac, a foreclosure data service.
While there’s no easy fix for home owners who’ve...
With the current unemployment rate at 9.4 percent, it comes as no surprise that the data from January through May of 2011 shows 8,857 Oregon homes are currently in foreclosure. This data comes from RealtyTrac, a foreclosure data service.
While there’s no easy fix for home owners who’ve...
We heard today that Catholic Charities is partnering with CASH Oregon to bring the services of their Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) to CASH Oregon during off-season tax preparation. CASH Oregon helped more than 15,000 clients in 2010, including yours truly.
LITCs represent low income taxpayers...
We heard today that Catholic Charities is partnering with CASH Oregon to bring the services of their Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) to CASH Oregon during off-season tax preparation. CASH Oregon helped more than 15,000 clients in 2010, including yours truly.
LITCs represent low income taxpayers...
We heard today that Catholic Charities is partnering with CASH Oregon to bring the services of their Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) to CASH Oregon during off-season tax preparation. CASH Oregon helped more than 15,000 clients in 2010, including yours truly.
LITCs represent low income taxpayers...
An op. ed. article in the New York Times that referenced a controlled study of the Oregon Medicaid program, or Oregon Health Plan, caught my eye yesterday.
An op. ed. article in the New York Times that referenced a controlled study of the Oregon Medicaid program, or Oregon Health Plan, caught my eye yesterday.
An op. ed. article in the New York Times that referenced a controlled study of the Oregon Medicaid program, or Oregon Health Plan, caught my eye yesterday.
An op. ed. article in the New York Times that referenced a controlled study of the Oregon Medicaid program, or Oregon Health Plan, caught my eye yesterday.
Even though it doesn’t seem like we’ve had summer in the Willamette Valley yet, fall is around the corner. And that means time for parents to think about an early childhood education program for infants and young children up through age five.
Even though it doesn’t seem like we’ve had summer in the Willamette Valley yet, fall is around the corner. And that means time for parents to think about an early childhood education program for infants and young children up through age five.
Even though it doesn’t seem like we’ve had summer in the Willamette Valley yet, fall is around the corner. And that means time for parents to think about an early childhood education program for infants and young children up through age five.
Even though it doesn’t seem like we’ve had summer in the Willamette Valley yet, fall is around the corner. And that means time for parents to think about an early childhood education program for infants and young children up through age five.
The federal government has awarded $4 million to Oregon’s school-based health centers (SBHCs). The money will be used to open new health centers and update equipment at others. New facilities are planned for Hillsboro, Sisters and Milwaukie. In Multnomah, Lincoln and Columbia Counties, older...
The federal government has awarded $4 million to Oregon’s school-based health centers (SBHCs). The money will be used to open new health centers and update equipment at others. New facilities are planned for Hillsboro, Sisters and Milwaukie. In Multnomah, Lincoln and Columbia Counties, older...
The federal government has awarded $4 million to Oregon’s school-based health centers (SBHCs). The money will be used to open new health centers and update equipment at others. New facilities are planned for Hillsboro, Sisters and Milwaukie. In Multnomah, Lincoln and Columbia Counties, older...
SnowCap Community Charities has been in the business of providing food assistance to low income residents in East Multnomah County since 1967. In September of this year, the organization launched a mobile program, making it possible for them to distribute food at curbside to low-income elderly and...
SnowCap Community Charities has been in the business of providing food assistance to low income residents in East Multnomah County since 1967. In September of this year, the organization launched a mobile program, making it possible for them to distribute food at curbside to low-income elderly and...
SnowCap Community Charities has been in the business of providing food assistance to low income residents in East Multnomah County since 1967. In September of this year, the organization launched a mobile program, making it possible for them to distribute food at curbside to low-income elderly and...
It wasn’t until I heard about the recent national recognition of the Multnomah County Library that I realized just how many services our County offers to immigrants. This weekend, the Library will be presented with a 2011 National Association of Counties Achievement Award because of its role...
It wasn’t until I heard about the recent national recognition of the Multnomah County Library that I realized just how many services our County offers to immigrants. This weekend, the Library will be presented with a 2011 National Association of Counties Achievement Award because of its role...
It wasn’t until I heard about the recent national recognition of the Multnomah County Library that I realized just how many services our County offers to immigrants. This weekend, the Library will be presented with a 2011 National Association of Counties Achievement Award because of its role...
It wasn’t until I heard about the recent national recognition of the Multnomah County Library that I realized just how many services our County offers to immigrants. This weekend, the Library will be presented with a 2011 National Association of Counties Achievement Award because of its role...
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF) is an essential financial aid program for extremely low-income families who are experiencing short-term financial hardship. Often, the money these families receive from the state makes the difference between having a roof over their heads...
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF) is an essential financial aid program for extremely low-income families who are experiencing short-term financial hardship. Often, the money these families receive from the state makes the difference between having a roof over their heads...
I work with Rosemary here at 211info. We sit opposite each other. I can easily make eye contact with her when we talk back and forth. It took me a while to realize that, even though she looks right back at me, she could only see the outline of my face and body.
Rosemary has been on an interesting...
I work with Rosemary here at 211info. We sit opposite each other. I can easily make eye contact with her when we talk back and forth. It took me a while to realize that, even though she looks right back at me, she could only see the outline of my face and body.
Rosemary has been on an interesting...
I work with Rosemary here at 211info. We sit opposite each other. I can easily make eye contact with her when we talk back and forth. It took me a while to realize that, even though she looks right back at me, she could only see the outline of my face and body.
Rosemary has been on an interesting...
I work with Rosemary here at 211info. We sit opposite each other. I can easily make eye contact with her when we talk back and forth. It took me a while to realize that, even though she looks right back at me, she could only see the outline of my face and body.
Rosemary has been on an interesting...
Here is some follow-up information about admission procedures for the new Crisis Assessment and Treatment Center I wrote about earlier this week. The Center opened last month, with 14 beds dedicated to people in the midst of a mental health emergency.
Here is some follow-up information about admission procedures for the new Crisis Assessment and Treatment Center I wrote about earlier this week. The Center opened last month, with 14 beds dedicated to people in the midst of a mental health emergency.
Shop with SNAP at these Lane County Farmers' Markets. You can support local farmers while investing in your neighborhood and putting healthy food on your family's dinner table. Call 541.345.7106 for more details!
Eleven amazing volunteer board members oversee the work of 211info. They give their time and talents to support the work of connecting people with community resources. We have a new board secretary this year, Randy Blackburn, and a new board member, Denise Swanson. Learn more about our board below.
Until now, few options have been available for people on the streets in the midst of a mental health crisis. Historically, they’ve often been picked up by the police and either put behind bars or dumped at local emergency rooms. As of June 20th, with the opening of a new mental health...
Until now, few options have been available for people on the streets in the midst of a mental health crisis. Historically, they’ve often been picked up by the police and either put behind bars or dumped at local emergency rooms. As of June 20th, with the opening of a new mental health...
Until now, few options have been available for people on the streets in the midst of a mental health crisis. Historically, they’ve often been picked up by the police and either put behind bars or dumped at local emergency rooms. As of June 20th, with the opening of a new mental health...
Until now, few options have been available for people on the streets in the midst of a mental health crisis. Historically, they’ve often been picked up by the police and either put behind bars or dumped at local emergency rooms. As of June 20th, with the opening of a new mental health...
"We have been getting a lot of participants for our financial education through 211, so thanks for helping us spread the word- you guys are a great resource!"
- Talia Kahn-Kravis, Program Coordinator, Innovative Changes
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