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  Hey! I’m attending an event for housing justice because I believe in an Oregon where everyone has a safe, stable place to call home. It’s Dec. 15 & 16 from 2-5pm over Zoom. I’m excited for it because …. (community, learning about important political issues and storytelling skills). Would you like to join me?             This will be an important as we start to prepare for the ROC bill heading into the long session.  Attached is a flyer you can use to share online or with people in your network and here is the link to RSVP .

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 10,000 Tablets --- Free Tablets and 5-year internet for qualifying individuals https://www.portlandforward.org/connectingportland-tablets I received a call from Noelia Ortega (with PDX Forward) to pay my initial (one-time-only) fee of $10.01 to start the Tablet Program. Noelia works through a program called 'Sano Connect' and assured me that folks could call her directly to request a tablet and the 5-year internet connectivity through Verizon. My understanding is that 'Sano Connect' consolidates all the services, registration of the device, application for and application of the ACP (Affordable Connection Plan) i.e., part of the build back better funding for 5-years free internet connection. My tablet was at my door on Saturday, the 15th of October, 2022. Whoo HOOOOO!!! Noelia said it would be ok to refer folks who qualify by SNAP, WIC, Low Income, etc. Noelia Ortega’s number is: 503-310-5398 Tablet is a Samsung 8" Model: SM-T378V with built-in phone number an

  1.     Introductions – We made our introductions and welcomed two new Savers to our group.   2.     ROC (Residents Organizing for Change) talked about what they do and how folks can get involved. They are working on their own Bill, and it should be introduced next session. Universal Basic Income (UBI) is what it’s about and came from their conference last year. First time this is being proposed in Oregon. Ballot Party on October 11 th from 1:30p – 3:30p. Very important measures coming up. NW Pilot Project has been trying to do a UBI but haven’t been able to yet. We encouraged all who attended to think about getting involved with ROC. Please reach out if you have any questions about this. They have a standing meeting called RUCKUS every other Tuesday. It’s a Zoom meeting and the next one is Tuesday the 27 th   at 1:30pm.   Please contact Reyna at rgillet@neighborhoodpartnerships.org or Rebekah at rmarkillie@neighborhoodpartnerships.org for more information.   3.     Look for

Each IDA Saver must complete a form of Asset related education. This education varies depending on the Asset the Saver has chosen to save for. The minimum requirement is six (6) hours of this education and can be completed in several different ways. This doesn't include the hours that are spent in Budget, Buy, and Save class, but the BBS class does apply to other required hours of financial education you need in order to access funds once you've reached your save by date. Please reach out to me or Christy if you have any questions or concerns about Asset related Education. vhall@reachcdc.org cgifford@reachcdc.org And...  Here is the Form Needed to Track your Asset Related Education. Please see attached PDF File. Asset Specific Time Tracker PDF

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 I'm excited to announce we will have a couple folks from Residents Organizing for Change (ROC) coming to our Peer Group meeting on the 13th. This will be an opportunity to hear about what ROC is and how you might want to be part of some advocacy. If you would like to check out their website, I'm attaching a link. https://residentsorganizingforchange.org/