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.
Guest column from The Hillsboro Argus about the Hillsboro Community Action family shelter and HomePlate, two programs that provide assistance to homeless use in Washington County. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article in the Wilsonville Spokesman about the Early Head Start program run by the Washington County Community Action Organization. The program assists pregnant women and mothers in prison by holding a twice weekly parenting class where mothers interact with their children. 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 six donations made by Windmere-Baldwin Properties of $750 to Washington County nonprofit organizations. The Washington County Community Action Organization was one of the organizations to receive a donation. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Two newspaper advertisements featuring Community Action. The first is an ad for the Vision Action Network thanking its donors which include Community Action. The second is an advertisement for 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.
Guest column from the Hillsboro Tribune written by the executive director of the Washington County Community Action Organization, Jerralynn Ness. Ness Describes the importance of housing and financial stability to health and the efforts made by the Washington County Community Action Organization to provide support to low income individuals and families. This is from the Washington County Community Action Organization's files on the history of poverty in Washington County, Oregon.
Article in the Hillsboro Tribune about Premier Community bank, a bank that does business in Washington County, Oregon, and has its headquarters located in Hillsboro, Oregon. The Article mentions that the bank does business with local organizations including 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.
