Letter to the Editor published in the Forest Grove News-Times about the lack of funding for assisting those who are unable to afford heating in the winter. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article from the Hillsboro Argus about a drop in donations to charities due to an economic recession. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Editorial from The Oregonian about the various public opinions about poverty in Oregon. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article from The Oregonian about Oregon charities that cater to newly rich philanthropists from the tech industry. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article from The Oregonian about the success of a program designed to find housing for the homeless in Portland, Oregon. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article from The Oregonian about the potential loss of social services due to a partial government shutdown. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Newspaper article from The Oregonian about the Washington County Community Action Organization moving to a new building. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Handwritten notes on the history and philosophy of the Washington County Community Action Organization. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
List of Washington County Community Action Board members from 1973-2008. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Group Photo from a Community Action planning retreat to Flying M Ranch outside of Yamhill, Oregon. Attached is a partially completed list of names of those present in the photo. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Timeline showing important information and events from Washington County Community Action's history. Attached is some additional information about budget and programs. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Timeline showing important information and events from the history of the Community Action Organization in Washington County, Oregon. This is from Washington County Community Action's files on the history of poverty in Washington County.
Letter to the Rural Awareness Project, a Washington County Community Action program, sent by the editor of the bilingual newsletter 'The Rural Tribune.' The editor requests that they be added to the Rural Awareness Project's mailing list. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
Minutes for a meeting of the Washington County Committee on Aging. The attendees discuss the future of the committee and the 'After 50 Club' in Beaverton, Oregon. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
Handwritten notes on a meeting on low income housing. Included is a rough hand drawn schematic of a low income housing unit. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
Handwritten notes on various resources for seniors in Oregon. The notes mention a conference in Eugene, Oregon and the Older Americans Act. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
Description of the purpose and function of Community Action service centers, which are also known as neighborhood centers or community centers. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
Document stating the bylaws of the Washington County Community Action Organization. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon. Most of the other material in her binder is from the late 1960s or early 1970s, so this undated copy of the bylaws is likely from that time period.
Document detailing the Work Study Program and its goals. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
Personnel practices and procedures of the Washington County Community Action program. It covers topics including employment, compensation, and prohibited conduct. Attached on top of the document is a list of the staff positions and their duties at a Washington County community center. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
List of the various positions and their respective duties at a community center in Washington County, Oregon. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
Memorandum to Washington County Community Action employees regarding guidelines for the documentation of in-kind contributions. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
Memorandum alerting Washington County Community Action employees regarding budget limitations prescribed by the Office of Economic Opportunity. There are changes in employee pay and travel cost reimbursement. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
Brief memorandum on the Family planning program. It was sent by Associate Director for Family Planning Gary D London of the Office of Economic Opportunities. This is from a binder compiled by Birgetta Nixon, who was active in the anti-poverty organization Community Action in Oregon.
