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Partner Spotlight: Katy Paul, Lutheran Community Services Northwest

Posted on June 7, 2013 by admin

Lutheran Community Services Northwest, one of our newest partners, provides behavioral health services, family and community support, child welfare programs, refuges and immigrant services, violence intervention and prevention and senior and disability services throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Over the … Continue reading →

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Richard’s Story

Posted on June 7, 2013 by admin

When Richard heard about Innovative Changes at a vocational rehabilitation networking group, his ears perked up. “I was having financial difficulties and needed help that wasn’t available anywhere. After the meeting I looked at the IC$ website and felt like … Continue reading →

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We’re hiring!:Financial Opportunity Corps VISTA Position Description

Posted on June 3, 2013 by admin

Join us! In 2011, 19% of Oregonians reported that they spent more than they earned over the past year and 64% lacked a “rainy day” fund. Innovative Changes exists to assist low income individuals and families to build their financial … Continue reading →

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Spring Financial Empowerment Clinic Recap

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

Rich conversation on debt, credit and long term planning filled our office in the Lloyd Center on Saturday, April 20th as people converged for our 2nd annual Spring Financial Empowerment Clinic. With around 39 attendees accessing workshops, one on one … Continue reading →

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Christina’s Story

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

Christina has lived on a tight budget for as long as she can remember. She raised her kids by pinching pennies and says that “controlling my spending has never been an issue but the money coming in never seemed to … Continue reading →

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Partner Spotlight: Camille & Maggie, CASH Oregon

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

As many of you may have noticed upon arriving at our office to find it bustling during tax season, we share office space with CASH Oregon, a non-profit committed to improving the financial health of low income working families and individuals through Earned … Continue reading →

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Financial Empowerment Clinic: Saturday April 20th

Posted on April 16, 2013 by admin

Saturday, April 20th in Suite 2010 of the Lloyd Center Mall from 10am-3pm Join us  for a FREE day of workshops on debt and credit building, access community resources and get the chance to meet with a financial planner! Workshop … Continue reading →

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Carolyn’s Story

Posted on April 16, 2013 by admin

Carolyn says that she’s struggled to save and manage money her whole life. Family members would bail her out from time to time, but since her mother died a couple years ago, she realized that she needed to get in … Continue reading →

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Partner Spotlight: Jennifer de Thomas, Financial Planning Association

Posted on April 16, 2013 by admin

“Your wallet didn’t come with a manual. Your credit cards didn’t have a warning label. While you focused on your career and family, you let your finances run themselves, which also didn’t come with a warning. You’ve tried, but searching the internet gives you … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on March 19, 2013 by admin

Meet Rita Nuckolls, one of Innovative Changes most versatile volunteers. Rita has been volunteering with IC$ since we started our volunteer program two years ago. Since then, she has pioneered our tax time education waiting room workshops, infusing lessons on … Continue reading →

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