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When times are tough, it's good to have friends who can
lend a hand.
As Oregonians,
we can be proud
of so many
community groups willing to give people a hand
with
basic needs.
In this issue of CareLink, we're happy to tell you about some of them. They're among the reasons we at CareOregon know that Oregon cares.
Karen,
Customer Service Manager |
It's not easy to stay healthy when you're struggling to find the basics of life, like food or shelter, says Christina Gordon. Christina is a health care guide for CareOregon. Her job includes helping CareOregon members with chronic illnesses get help in the community for these other needs that make getting well hard to do.
And there is a lot of need for help these days.
"We have people lined up outside of our office every Monday morning looking for assistance," says George Sabel, director of the Clatsop Community Action in Astoria.
Clatsop Community Action is one of the many community groups in Oregon that help people when they are going through difficult times financially.
And th1s year, a lot of Oregonians are out of work and need help.
Erinn Kelley-Siel, interim director of the state's Children, Adults and Families Division, says the number of people seeking help is breaking records for the second straight year.
People "continue to need support to feed their families and keep them safe," she says. "We don't see demand decreasing any time soon."
CareOregon wants to help, too. We've put together a list of organizations close to where you live that can help. We have dedicated this issue of CareLink to a directory of some of these groups.
There are many more groups and agencies than those listed here. Each organization may offer many more services than those listed as well. But you'll find these a good place to start. Just use the buttons in the column at the left of this page to take you to a list of those in the state and in your area that can help. |
