Letter (by Rick Bowers): Journey of understanding – February 16, 2021 Several years ago, when my wife and I moved to Astoria, we knew winters could be a challenge. To force ourselves to get out of the house, we intentionally did not get internet, and instead opted for a daily outing to the library in…
Progress Report – January 2021 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Self-managed communities of cost-effective tiny homes. Since 2012, SquareOne Villages, a non-profit organization, has developed and currently operates three villages in Lane County, Oregon—one transitional shelter program and two permanently affordable housing…
Progress Report – December 2020 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Plans for Ending Homelessness. Oregon’s rate of homelessness ranks 4th highest of all 50 states. Clatsop County has the highest rate of homelessness in the state. On our website there is a…
Progress Report – November 2020 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. KMUN Interview. Roger Rocka talks about the reopening of the Astoria Warming Center in the face of COVID-19, with Executive Director Kathleen Sullivan, Center Manager Cheryl Paul, and board president Rick Bowers…
Progress Report – October 2020 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. We are just barely getting this progress report out in October because we were waiting for significant developments to report.This has been a huge month in terms of workload and accomplishments! Telling…
Providence Seaside Dental Van – Oct 5-7, 2020 Please call Providence Seaside Hospital at 971-601-0479 for eligibility screening and to schedule an appointment See the flyer for more information: 2020-10-05 Providence Seaside – Dental Van – English 2020-10-05 Providence Seaside – Dental Van – Spanish
Progress Report – September 2020 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Astoria Warming Center. Columbia Pacific Coordinated Care Organization (CCO), distributor of federal Medicaid funds in our region, approved the AWC grant application to hire an Executive Director and to double the paid…
Progress Report – August 2020 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Update on Friends House. We now have all three bedrooms filled, providing secure housing for three individuals! They appreciate so much moving into a furnished house. I wish you could see their…
Progress Report – July 2020 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Update on Friends House. We now have our first two renters living in the house! Both are employed.They have both been through Helping Hands and want to maintain a “clean & sober”…
Progress Report – June 2020 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our latest May progress report… Update on Friends House. Last week, a generous donor delivered a brand new washing machine to Friends House! That completes everything on our initial wish list! We are overwhelmed with the…