July 2012 Blog Posts

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Poverty and Technology: What we should be talking about
07.30.12
The conversation we are having about technology’s role in poverty alleviation can be rather incomplete.   We argue over and over about the technology gap between the rich and poor (I wrote about this topic here) and what that means for service delivery. This gap is shrinking at home and...
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Poverty and Technology: What we should be talking about
07.30.12
The conversation we are having about technology’s role in poverty alleviation can be rather incomplete.   We argue over and over about the technology gap between the rich and poor (I wrote about this topic here) and what that means for service delivery. This gap is shrinking at home and...
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Trimet wants to hear from you regarding rate hikes [Portland Metro]
07.30.12
TriMet is in the process of creating a program for low-income populations to offset the costs of an upcoming fare increase. They want to hear from local nonprofits whose clients will be affected. Please take a moment to fill out this survey. Thanks. Our community needs your voice to be heard loud...
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Trimet wants to hear from you regarding rate hikes [Portland Metro]
07.30.12
TriMet is in the process of creating a program for low-income populations to offset the costs of an upcoming fare increase. They want to hear from local nonprofits whose clients will be affected. Please take a moment to fill out this survey. Thanks. Our community needs your voice to be heard loud...
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This one's special
07.25.12
211info, as you know it, is evolving.     From the day we started operating the 211 phone line, providing general information and referral to the community, our goal was to offer better support and guidance to people seeking services than they had ever had before. That is still our...
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Lane County OHP
A must read update for all Lane County Oregon Health Plan members
07.24.12
Here's a critical update from Trillium Community Health Plan: Beginning August 1, 2012, Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members who formerly received benefits from Lipa and LaneCare, will receive their healthcare from Trillium Community Health Plan, the Coordinated Care Organization in Lane County....
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Lane County OHP
A must read update for all Lane County Oregon Health Plan members
07.24.12
Here's a critical update from Trillium Community Health Plan: Beginning August 1, 2012, Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members who formerly received benefits from Lipa and LaneCare, will receive their healthcare from Trillium Community Health Plan, the Coordinated Care Organization in Lane County....
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Matt Kinshella
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Lane County OHP
A must read update for all Lane County Oregon Health Plan members
07.24.12
Here's a critical update from Trillium Community Health Plan: Beginning August 1, 2012, Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members who formerly received benefits from Lipa and LaneCare, will receive their healthcare from Trillium Community Health Plan, the Coordinated Care Organization in Lane County....
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1ra Feria Latina de la Salud en Lebanon [Linn County]
07.24.12
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1ra Feria Latina de la Salud en Lebanon [Linn County]
07.24.12
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What you need to know about new changes to immigration law [Corvallis]
07.24.12
Casa Latinos Unidos and Benton Linn Health Equity Alliance invites you to a community information night to learn about President Obama's recent Executive Order that will defer action on some immigrant youth. Learn how it will impact our families.
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What you need to know about new changes to immigration law [Corvallis]
07.24.12
Casa Latinos Unidos and Benton Linn Health Equity Alliance invites you to a community information night to learn about President Obama's recent Executive Order that will defer action on some immigrant youth. Learn how it will impact our families.
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Here's the plan for Alzheimer's Disease in Oregon
07.20.12
From Jon at the Alzheimer's Association:
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Here's the plan for Alzheimer's Disease in Oregon
07.20.12
From Jon at the Alzheimer's Association:
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CEO Update: Responding to desperation
07.19.12
There has been a theme from our callers over the past year….people seeking help at the eleventh hour and help not being available.  It’s tough to hear desperation in people’s voices, and it’s tough for our call takers, who don’t want to be the one to have to lay...
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All the healthy kids are doing it... [Multnomah County]
07.18.12
Two Free Healthy Kids Fairs 1) Randall Children's Hospital 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 21, 2012 Location  Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel 2801 N Gantenbein Ave. Portland, Oregon 97227
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All the healthy kids are doing it... [Multnomah County]
07.18.12
Two Free Healthy Kids Fairs 1) Randall Children's Hospital 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 21, 2012 Location  Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel 2801 N Gantenbein Ave. Portland, Oregon 97227
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Speak your values at this important series of meetings [Oregon]
07.18.12
DHS Town Hall Meetings: Planning for Safety, Health and Independence in Your Community You are invited to provide input and feedback to the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) as they finalize priorities for strategic direction and funding for 2013-15 and beyond.
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Speak your values at this important series of meetings [Oregon]
07.18.12
DHS Town Hall Meetings: Planning for Safety, Health and Independence in Your Community You are invited to provide input and feedback to the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) as they finalize priorities for strategic direction and funding for 2013-15 and beyond.
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Matt Kinshella
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Speak your values at this important series of meetings [Oregon]
07.18.12
DHS Town Hall Meetings: Planning for Safety, Health and Independence in Your Community You are invited to provide input and feedback to the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) as they finalize priorities for strategic direction and funding for 2013-15 and beyond.
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Got worms? Book worms that is [Washington Co.]
07.13.12
It’s never too late to participate in the Summer Reading Program “Dream Big, Read!” of the public libraries in Washington County. There are hundreds of fun, free activities to entertain and educate kids. Visit your local library and sign up. For more information in English and...
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Got worms? Book worms that is [Washington Co.]
07.13.12
It’s never too late to participate in the Summer Reading Program “Dream Big, Read!” of the public libraries in Washington County. There are hundreds of fun, free activities to entertain and educate kids. Visit your local library and sign up. For more information in English and...
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Innovative giving in your pocket [Guest post]
07.12.12
A few years back I met a group of folks who had been doing some really great work with homeless youth in Central Oregon. Being a social justice guy myself and having experience with Community Action Agencies and the Local Housing Authority, I found their work to be very interesting.
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Innovative giving in your pocket [Guest post]
07.12.12
A few years back I met a group of folks who had been doing some really great work with homeless youth in Central Oregon. Being a social justice guy myself and having experience with Community Action Agencies and the Local Housing Authority, I found their work to be very interesting.
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Matt Kinshella
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Innovative giving in your pocket [Guest post]
07.12.12
A few years back I met a group of folks who had been doing some really great work with homeless youth in Central Oregon. Being a social justice guy myself and having experience with Community Action Agencies and the Local Housing Authority, I found their work to be very interesting.
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Matt Kinshella
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Innovative giving in your pocket [Guest post]
07.12.12
A few years back I met a group of folks who had been doing some really great work with homeless youth in Central Oregon. Being a social justice guy myself and having experience with Community Action Agencies and the Local Housing Authority, I found their work to be very interesting.
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After school programs: Your plates will be full thanks to this grant [Oregon]
07.11.12
From Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon:  We all know kids can concentrate and do better in school when their stomachs are full. Do you work for an afterschool program that struggles to feed kids? We can help! Grants available to feed kids in afterschool settings!
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Support our troops' spouses! A hiring fair for the heros at home [Washington State]
07.11.12
 
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These groups offer support when you're giving all you can give [Central Oregon]
07.11.12
From our friends at the National Alliance to End Mental Illness: Support Groups around Central Oregon Bend Family Support Group When: 3rd Tues of every month, 5:30 PM Where: SCMC-Bend, 2nd floor- Physicians’ Dining Room Contact: whitefam@bendcable.com Madras Connections: Peer Support Group...
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These groups offer support when you're giving all you can give [Central Oregon]
07.11.12
From our friends at the National Alliance to End Mental Illness: Support Groups around Central Oregon Bend Family Support Group When: 3rd Tues of every month, 5:30 PM Where: SCMC-Bend, 2nd floor- Physicians’ Dining Room Contact: whitefam@bendcable.com Madras Connections: Peer Support Group...
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Updated Jul 11-13: The housing waiting list you better not wait to check out [Multnomah]
07.11.12
Hot off the the digital presses: Home Forward is pleased to announce the opening of waiting lists at selected subsidized housing communities in various Portland neighborhoods. Applications for each waiting list will be accepted for 3 days only July 11-13. Click here to learn more before it is too...
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Updated Jul 11-13: The housing waiting list you better not wait to check out [Multnomah]
07.11.12
Hot off the the digital presses: Home Forward is pleased to announce the opening of waiting lists at selected subsidized housing communities in various Portland neighborhoods. Applications for each waiting list will be accepted for 3 days only July 11-13. Click here to learn more before it is too...
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Updated Jul 11-13: The housing waiting list you better not wait to check out [Multnomah]
07.11.12
Hot off the the digital presses: Home Forward is pleased to announce the opening of waiting lists at selected subsidized housing communities in various Portland neighborhoods. Applications for each waiting list will be accepted for 3 days only July 11-13. Click here to learn more before it is too...
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Take charge of your health with these free classes from the Oregon Food Bank | Multnomah County
07.10.12
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Take charge of your health with these free classes from the Oregon Food Bank | Multnomah County
07.10.12
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tsunami debris hotline
Update on the 211 Tsunami Debris Hotline [Statewide]
07.03.12
We were honored that the Governor selected 211 to be the one-stop hotline for reporting Tsunami Debris on the Oregon coast. We have received a lot of media coverage and are thrilled to be there for Oregonians and coastal visitors who need their questions answered. As of June 2, 73 people have...
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Update on the 211 Tsunami Debris Hotline [Statewide]
07.03.12
We were honored that the Governor selected 211 to be the one-stop hotline for reporting Tsunami Debris on the Oregon coast. We have received a lot of media coverage and are thrilled to be there for Oregonians and coastal visitors who need their questions answered. As of June 2, 73 people have...
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Update on the 211 Tsunami Debris Hotline [Statewide]
07.03.12
We were honored that the Governor selected 211 to be the one-stop hotline for reporting Tsunami Debris on the Oregon coast. We have received a lot of media coverage and are thrilled to be there for Oregonians and coastal visitors who need their questions answered. As of June 2, 73 people have...
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The housing application program that makes too much sense [Vancouver]
07.03.12
So imagine you’re a Vancouver, WA resident. You’re strapped for cash and trying to find an affordable place to live. You visit HousingConnections.org, find a couple one-bedroom apartments that you think will work. You visit the apartments only to find there is an application fee at each...
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The housing application program that makes too much sense [Vancouver]
07.03.12
So imagine you’re a Vancouver, WA resident. You’re strapped for cash and trying to find an affordable place to live. You visit HousingConnections.org, find a couple one-bedroom apartments that you think will work. You visit the apartments only to find there is an application fee at each...
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Time is running out on assistance for unemployed homeowners
07.03.12
Did you know Mortgage Payment Assistance is available for any homeowner currently receiving unemployment benefits. Visit Oregonhomeownership.org to find out about eligibility and how to apply. Limited applications are again available on Wednesday, July 11 at exactly 12:00 noon. On July 25th,...
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Time is running out on assistance for unemployed homeowners
07.03.12
Did you know Mortgage Payment Assistance is available for any homeowner currently receiving unemployment benefits. Visit Oregonhomeownership.org to find out about eligibility and how to apply. Limited applications are again available on Wednesday, July 11 at exactly 12:00 noon. On July 25th,...
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Time is running out on assistance for unemployed homeowners
07.03.12
Did you know Mortgage Payment Assistance is available for any homeowner currently receiving unemployment benefits. Visit Oregonhomeownership.org to find out about eligibility and how to apply. Limited applications are again available on Wednesday, July 11 at exactly 12:00 noon. On July 25th,...
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