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Military mood as Seavey Meadows project celebrated
On Flag Day, an American flag was raised in northeast Corvallis to celebrate an open house for a housing project. Views: 18
June 14, 2017
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WNHS at 25: Housing agency taking on new challenges throughout mid-valley
Last fall Harry Daughters was closing in on rock bottom. “I was destitute,” he said. His fish market business in downtown Corvallis had failed, his
June 13, 2017
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Medford affordable housing project underway for veterans
Medford, Ore. — “Veterans are the backbone of our nation,” Fred Herrmann said after he heard about Access wanting to build affordable housing for veterans.
May 25, 2017
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Panel considers rules for homeless shelters
Clackamas County planning commissioners will consider a range of zoning choices for “transitional shelters” for people without permanent housing. They hashed over the possibilities for
May 23, 2017
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Veterans open nonprofit to bring hope to other veterans
COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) — For Patrick Wright, 38, a Marshfield graduate and former U.S. Marine of 14 years, hope comes in the form of
May 13, 2017
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For the homeless, an ID is often a path to recovery
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — Not long after a previously homeless Warrenton man got his state identification card, he landed a job interview. Another man finally
May 13, 2017
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Albany Stand Down for Homeless Veterans Changes Location!
Albany – United States Navy Veteran Kevin Rose, 68, and his wife of Halsey were living out of a car in 2015. The veteran, who
May 3, 2017
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ACCESS consolidates two locations
ACCESS has moved its veterans support program to its main office, consolidating its two locations into what it calls a “one-stop shop.”The community food pantry
April 28, 2017
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VA resources meet unique needs of at-risk or homeless women Veterans
As the number of women serving in the military has increased, female Veterans have become the fastest growing demographic in America’s homeless community. Today, women comprise approximately
April 25, 2017
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Housing with Supportive Services for Veterans
The Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that nearly 40,000 veterans were homeless as of January 2016—making up about 10 percent of all people
April 24, 2017
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Salem housing for homeless veterans should open soon
The beds are made, some topped with handmade quilts. The walls are decorated, many with military and inspirational-themed artwork. The rec room is furnished with a
April 21, 2017
6:21 pm
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Homeless to hero: Former Glencoe grad helps fight homelessness among female veterans
Leanne Babcock grew up homeless. Now, she’s doing everything she can to make sure no one else ends up on the streets. Babcock, a 2000
April 20, 2017
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