The Second Question: Insight, Resources, Connections

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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07.19.12
CEO Update: Responding to desperation
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 out the reality for these desperate callers.  Given the cold spring and the decreasing resources in our community, we’re looking pretty hard at what roles we might play to enhance the quality of our response and to illuminate the tough straits our communities are in.  
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07.18.12
All the healthy kids are doing it... [Multnomah County]
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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07.18.12
Speak your values at this important series of meetings [Oregon]
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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07.13.12
Got worms? Book worms that is [Washington Co.]
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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 Spanish, click the following link: http://www.wccls.org/srp2012  
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07.12.12
Innovative giving in your pocket [Guest post]
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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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07.11.12
After school programs: Your plates will be full thanks to this grant [Oregon]
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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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07.11.12
Support our troops' spouses! A hiring fair for the heros at home [Washington State]
 
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07.11.12
These groups offer support when you're giving all you can give [Central Oregon]
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 When: 10 AM, 2nd Wednesdays of each month, at Where: Best Club, 241 6th St.
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07.11.12
Updated Jul 11-13: The housing waiting list you better not wait to check out [Multnomah]
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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 late.   
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