Newspaper article from The Oregonian about the need for affordable housing for low income workers in Washington County, Oregon. 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 a report produced by a coalition of 40 social service professionals about poverty in Washington County, Oregon. 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 public tours offered by Oregon wineries. The article mentions a wine raffle held by the Washington County Community Action Organization. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article in the Hillsboro Argus about the Hillsboro, Oregon Chamber of Commerce honoring local residents with their annual Distinguished Service Awards. Jerralynn Ness, executive director of the Washington County Community Action Organization was honored as Professional of the Year. Attached is an article about the Washington County Community Action Organization's fund drive. 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 Hillsboro, Oregon Chamber of Commerce awarding six residents for making a difference in the community. Jerralynn Ness, executive director of the Washington County Community Action Organization was honored as Professional of the Year. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article from The Community Press about a women's group called Women Together in Washington County, Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newsletter celebrating 25 years of service by a family shelter run by the Washington County Community Action Organization. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article about a homeless shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon, run by the Washington County Community Action Organization. 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 lack of funding in the face of increased need for emergency housing and other services provided by the Washington County Community Action Organization. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article about the opening of an emergency shelter home in Hillsboro, Oregon by the anti poverty program Community Action. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article in The Oregonian about a emergency shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon run by the Washington County 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 about the Oregon nonprofit community healthcare organization Tuality Healthcare receiving awards from local organizations County Community Action and Hillsboro 2020. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Collection of articles from several newspapers in the Washington County area. The articles cover topics related to issues faced by local Mexican Americans. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
A collection of documents to memorialize late Community Action volunteer Eugene M. Hermelin, a resident of Washington County, Oregon. The documents include a brief history of Hermelin's life and a recommendation for a Community Action volunteer award. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Outline of a history paper about the anti poverty agencies Volunteers in Service in American and Community Action by a student at Lewis and Clark college in Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Letter addressed to 'Linda' and signed simply as 'me' from a Volunteers in Service to America worker living in Forest Grove, Oregon. The author of the letter describes Forest Grove and a training conference in Seattle, Washington. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Paper on the history of the national anti poverty program Volunteers in Service to America by a student at Lewis and Clark College in Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Survey for organizations that provide emergency and/or basic needs to low income communities. The survey asks the organization to list the services they provide. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Memo to Lowell Greathouse of the Washington County Community Action Organization with the results of a survey on the need for social services in Washington County, Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Study conducted by Jeri Alcock of On Course Consulting and Craig McPherson of C&D Publishing on giving trends and philanthropy in Washington County, Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Letter to the public from Washington County Community Action Emergency Services Coordinator requesting donations for the program's emergency fund. They are especially short on funding during the winter season. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Informational quiz that provides statistics on poverty Washington County, Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Document explaining the federal definition of poverty and providing information on poverty in Washington County, Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Document with statistics on demographics and poverty in Washington County, Oregon in 2003. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
