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Category Archives: Resources
Stay in Control of Your Energy Bill
A tough part about sticking to a monthly budget is that things change from month to month. Unexpected expenses come up and monthly bills aren’t always the same. One expense that increases around this time is heating costs. According to … Continue reading
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Oregon Helps
Oregon Helps Oregon Helps is a benefit calculator. Go to this site, fill out their survey and find out what benefits you may be eligible for before you take a trip down to DHS.
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Holiday Resource Fair is December 1st
The holidays can be a stressful time, especially for families on tight budgets. In order to more effectively help low income families cope with pressures of the holiday season, Innovative Changes will be hosting “Holiday Finances 101,” a seminar and … Continue reading
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Fall 2011 Workshops
Financial Household Stability Group Workshops Once again we will be offering our 4 part series of Financial Household stability classes. These classes can be taken individually or as a series and are meant to supply you with tools to organize … Continue reading
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2013 Poverty Guidelines
Visit the Oregon Center for Public Policy’s listing of the 2010 Poverty Guidelines. Continue reading
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Financial Reform and Innovative Changes
On July 21st President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (CFPA), the most significant and consumer-friendly financial reform enacted since the 1930s (full text, pdf). The new law is intended to stabilize the … Continue reading
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Coalition of Community Health Clinics
Healthcare can be expensive, but allowing your condition get worse can cost even more Continue reading
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The Martinez Settlement: Social Security and Arrest Warrants
The Social Security Administration can no longer withhold benefits because of warrants and must repay benefits withheld. Continue reading
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Food Boxes
A box of food can help you weather a difficult financial time Continue reading
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Utility Assistance
Information on getting assistance paying your gas, electrical, or water bill Continue reading
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