The Second Question: Insight, Resources, Connections

08.02.12
Two programs every troubled homeowner should know about
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1) Mortgage Payment Assistance Program for the Unemployed The state is trying to get all of the available applications filled and will keep releasing applications every Wednesday at Noon starting next week Aug. 8th until the beginning of October. Please use this link for more information about this program: http://www.oregonhomeownerhelp.com/en/homeowner-education-program/mpa-program
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08.01.12
Special deal at the Albany Farmers Market
Tour of the Albany Farmer’s Market Saturday, August 11, 2012 Where: Downtown Albany (4th & Ellsworth) (Meet in front of the Health Department where the WIC offices are located)
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Albany farmers market, food stamps at farmers market
08.01.12
Free medical and dental services in North Portland
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Free Medical + Dental Clinic SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL Compassion North Portland Medical and Dental Clinic is a one day event that will take place on August 4th at Roosevelt High School. The school will be transformed into a local neighborhood clinic.
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07.30.12
Poverty and Technology: What we should be talking about
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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 abroad, especially when you look at younger generations. I tend to focus on this fact.  
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07.30.12
Trimet wants to hear from you regarding rate hikes [Portland Metro]
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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 and clear!  
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07.25.12
This one's special
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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 priority, but as I mentioned last week the way in which the community needs our support has changed. And we are changing with it.  
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07.24.12
A must read update for all Lane County Oregon Health Plan members
Lane County OHP
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. Healthcare benefits for these OHP members will not change and there will be no interruption in service. The only change will be the name of the health plan that manages their care.
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Lane County OHP, Oregon Health Plan
07.24.12
1ra Feria Latina de la Salud en Lebanon [Linn County]
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Health fair
07.24.12
What you need to know about new changes to immigration law [Corvallis]
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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07.20.12
Here's the plan for Alzheimer's Disease in Oregon
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From Jon at the Alzheimer's Association:
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Alzheimer's Town Hall Meetings