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.
Article in the Hillsboro Argus about Washington County Community Action Organization's 'Adopt-a-Family' and 'Adopt-a-Class' programs. The programs allows individuals to donate classroom supplies to schools and food, clothing, and other items to families in need during the winter holiday season. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article regarding an event designed to match homeless individuals with organizations capable of helping them. The event is put on by Washington County Project Homeless Connect. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article regarding a $4000 donation made by the Larry H. Miller Automotive Group to assist homeless youth in Hillsboro, Oregon, served 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 regarding the Greater Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce presenting the Emma C. McKinney Distinguished Citizen Award to Jerralynn Ness, executive director of the Washington County Community Action Organization, for her leadership and achievement in the business community. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
