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Demand for food assistance spikes as Oregonians struggle
The demand for food assistance rose 11% in the fiscal year that ended on June 30 By Ben Botkin (Oregon Capital Chronicle) posted on OPB After the pandemic ended, the demand for food assistance continued to increase in Oregon, with the need for millions more pounds of...
“An empty cupboard is scary”
Free Food Market shopper Patti talks about food security, stigma and cooking tips Patti has been going to the Neighborhood House Free Food Market since her vision declined to the point she couldn’t work, which was about 15 years ago. Her sisters help her shop and...
Markham Children Move to SCC after School Closure
Changes in the Head Start program prioritize children and families in the face of winter storm damage Students in the Head Start program at Markham Elementary met a warm welcome in a new classroom home while their school undergoes repairs from the recent winter storm....
First Look: Design elements for our new home on Barbur Blvd.
Our neighbors have been under increasing duress the last several years - higher rents, increased food costs, lack of affordable child care - and we're seeing increased need for our services. We’ve expanded our programs to meet the growing demand. Now our physical...
Helping students feel confident in an uncertain world
By Camille Sandahl Like many children, Jayden had trouble adjusting to being in school after the pandemic shutdowns. She was incredibly quiet and shy. She didn’t answer questions or engage during class. She never had a chance to shine. The Student...
OCCA: Strengthening Child Care Is a Team Effort, State-Wide
By Kealey Brown, Neighborhood House The Oregon Child Care Alliance (OCCA) team was able to take a rare opportunity to meet together in person recently for an intensive training session in Silverton. Staff with OCCA are based throughout Oregon as they support...
Neighborhood House & Partners in the News
Oregon's child care desert will take more than money to fix
Courtney Vaughn April 27 2022
Portland Tribune
My View: West Portland Town Center Plan provides path toward greater future
Nuhamin Eiden, January 04 2021
Southwest Connection
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