Newspaper advertisement listing the sponsors and awards recipients of the annual Community Action Celebration of Community Spirit awards banquet. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Guest column from the Beaverton Valley Times written by the mayor of Beaverton, Oregon, Dennis Doyle. Doyle thanks the Home builders Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland, for rehabilitating a neglected apartment building. Several other organizations, including Community Action, are also thanked. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County.
Newspaper article from the Forest Grove News-Times about an event designed to produce a count of the number of homeless individuals living in Washington County, Oregon, and to provide free food and services to these individuals. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County.
Newspaper article in the Beaverton Valley Times about a 'point in time homeless count' organized by the Community Action Organization. The event produced an estimate for the number of homeless living in Washington County, Oregon. Food and services were provided for those who showed up to the event. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County.
Newspaper article from the Beaverton Valley Times about a free community meal provided Sunday nights by a coalition of Washington County churches. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article from The Oregonian about an alliance of ministers in Portland, Oregon, holding a rally for greater police accountability. The rally was sparked by the police shooting of a 12 year old girl with a bean bag gun. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County.
Guest column in the Forest Grove News-Times newspaper urging readers to support the creation of Boys and Girls Club for local youth. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article from The Oregonian about the decision of the Lutheran Church in America to allow for gay pastors. An Oregon bishop is interviewed about the matter. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article from the Beaverton Valley Times about an interfaith forum in Tigard, Oregon, about homelessness, healthcare, and hunger resources in Washington County, Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County.
Newspaper article from the Beaverton Valley Times about a Deacon Mimi Eick, a resident of Tigard, Oregon, volunteering with youths in a community garden at an apartment complex run by Community Partners for Affordable Housing. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article from the News-Times about homeless advocates encouraging residents of Washington County, Oregon, to sleep outside on the night of November 9th to raise awareness for the plight of the homeless. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County.
Newspaper article from The Oregonian about a nurse from Washington County volunteering in Haiti after an earthquake. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article from the Hillsboro Argus about an art program for homeless teens at a shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article regarding donations from City of Forest Grove employees to the Public Safety Chaplaincy Fund. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article from the Beaverton Valley Times regarding a donation of $5000 to the Casey's Corner food pantry in Beaverton, Oregon. The donation was made by the Safeway organization. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article about transition home for adult men opened in Tigard, Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article from the Hillsboro Argus about Project Homeless Connect, an event designed to match homeless individuals with services capable of assisting them. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Picture from The Oregonian of Wendy N. Watson, senior director of primary care at Kaiser Permanente, and her three children. Watson received an outstanding business leader award from the Washington County Community Action Organization at their annual awards banquet. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Advertisement from the Hillsboro Argus for an awards ceremony held by the Washington County Community Action Community Action Organization. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newsletter from the Vision Action Network of Washington County. The newsletter focuses on HopeSpring, a program that provides assistance to homeless mothers and winner of the 2011 Cameron award for community work. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article from The Oregonian about the 'Adopt-a-Class' campaign. The program allows individuals to donate winter coats and other supplies to students enrolled in the Head Start program. The Head Start program provides services and assistance to students from low income households and is run by the Community Action Organization. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article from the Hillsboro Argus regarding a panel on the economy held at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the panel along with the Washington County Community Action Organization's executive director, Jerralynn Ness, and several other individuals. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article from the Hillsboro Argus regarding an annual breakfast held by the Washington County Community Action Organization. The breakfast showcases the work done by Community Action for the low income community. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article from the Forest Grove News Times about Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley's upcoming visit to Pacific University to speak on a panel about the recession. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
