Newspaper article about an upcoming performance by a Ugandan choir at a Lutheran church in Beaverton, Oregon. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Advertisement from the Hillsboro Tribune thanking the sponsors of the annual Community Action Organization's Celebration of Spirit gala. The event raised $93000 for the anti poverty organization. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Guest column from the Hillsboro Tribune written by Ronald Sarazin, a chairperson of the Community Action Board, about hunger in Washington County, Oregon. Sarazin writes about the food pantry run by Community Action, as well as the other services for low income families and individuals offered by the organization. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
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.
